Bronx Zoo
Children's Programs

Plan plenty of new adventures for explorers ages 8-12 years old with drop-off programs at the zoo!

Zoo Explorers: Snakes

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers take care of snakes at the Bronx Zoo? In this program, you will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for our animals, and explore the skills needed to take care of these slithery reptiles!

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates: Saturday, 11/9
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Photo Credit: Julie Larsen
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Zoo Explorers: Parrots

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers take care of parrots at the Bronx Zoo? In this program, you will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for our animals, and explore the skills needed to take care of these energetic birds!

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates: Saturday, 12/14
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Zoo Explorers: Snow Leopards

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers take care of snow leopards at the Bronx Zoo? In this program, you will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for our animals, and explore the skills needed to take care of these fantastic felines!

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates: Saturday, 1/11
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Photo Credit: Julie Larsen
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Zoo Explorers: Penguins

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers take care of penguins at the Bronx Zoo? In this program, you will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for our animals, and explore the skills needed to take care of these flightless favorites!

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates: Saturday, 2/8
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Zoo Explorers: Crocodilians

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers take care of alligators and crocodiles at the Bronx Zoo? In this program, you will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for our animals, and explore the skills needed to take care of these powerful reptiles!

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates: Saturday, 3/8
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Discovery Girls

Are you a girl who is destined to be a science superhero? Sign up for this three-part series focusing on the many ways we put science, technology, engineering, and math skills to work for wildlife!

This all-girls nature experience will excite your curiosity while inspiring independence, confidence, and creativity! During this three-session outdoor series you will explore the natural world using scientific skills and tools. You will observe and study local wildlife along the Bronx River, documenting your findings in nature journals and through the creation of nature art, while learning about female scientists that do similar work. Participants will receive a nature kit to explore with each session.

This program is completely outdoors and will include walking on uneven surfaces at the Mitsubishi River Walk.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $96 members
$120 regular
Dates: This series includes the following Sundays: 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Zoo Explorers: Giraffes

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers take care of giraffes at the Bronx Zoo? In this program, you will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for our animals, and explore the skills needed to take care of these gentle giants!

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates: Saturday, 4/5
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Photo Credit: Julie Larsen
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Zoo Explorers: Children's Zoo

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers take care of goats, sheep, and chickens at the Bronx Zoo? In this program, you will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for our animals, and explore the skills needed to take care of these farm favorites!

This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

Ages: 8 - 12 years old

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates: Saturday, 5/17
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email bzeducation@wcs.org.


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