Mexico
Northern camomistle
Summer, Soccer, and Wildlife
June 13 – July 19, 2026
Excited for the big tournament coming to NYC? We are too! Celebrate your love for the game during your next Bronx Zoo visit.
All Bronx Zoo soccer tournament activities are included free with your ticket.
Animals
Visit and learn about the wildlife native to the countries whose teams are represented in the tournament.
South Africa
Giraffe
South Korea
White-naped crane
Czechia
Common merganser
Canada
American bison
Bosnia & Herzegovinia
Eurasian eagle owl
Qatar
Pied avocet
Switzerland
Western capercaillie
Brazil
Nancy Ma’s douroucouli
Morocco
Waldrapp ibis
Haiti
Bananaquit
Scotland
Golden Eagle
USA
Bald eagle
Paraguay
Giant anteater
Australia
Fly river turtle
Turkey
Wagner’s viper
Germany
Northern lapwing
Curaçao
Caribbean flamingo
Cote D’Ivoire
Spotted hyena
Ecuador
Andean condor
Netherlands
Smew
Japan
Red-crowned crane
Sweden
Brown bear
Tunisia
Slender-horned gazelle
Belgium
Harbor seal
Egypt
Nubian ibex
Iran
Bactrian deer
New Zealand
Little penguin
Spain
Eurasian oystercatcher
Cape Verde
Spur-winged lapwing
Saudi Arabia
Camel
Uruguay
Chilean flamingo
France
Black-crowned night heron
Senegal
African lion
Iraq
Northern pintail
Norway
Snowy Owl
Argentina
Magellanic penguin
Algeria
Fennec fox
Austria
Ruff
Jordan
Rock hyrax
Portugal
Wood duck
Congo DR
Okapi
Uzbekistan
Sand cat
Colombia
Hoffman’s two-toed sloth
England
Mallard
Croatia
Whooper swan
Ghana
Dwarf crocodile
Panama
Blue-and-yellow macaw
Summer Activities
Crafts
Show your team pride! Decorate a pennant for your team. Don’t forget to add your favorite Bronx Zoo animal or an animal native to your favorite team’s country!
Weekends only, June 13–July 19, 11am–2pm at Astor Court by Sea Lion Pool
Scoring Conservation Goals
Discover some of the challenges in saving wildlife, while trying to score a conservation goal, in this fun educational activity.
Wednesdays–Sundays, July 1–July 19, 11am–3:30pm
Photo Ops
Take commemorative Bronx Zoo soccer tournament photos at special photo stations throughout the park.
At main entrances (Asia, Bronx River and Southern Boulevard)
Merch
Visit the Bronx Zoo Store and park kiosks for exclusive Bronx Zoo soccer tournament t-shirts and toys to commemorate your visit.
All Bronx Zoo soccer tournament activities are included free with your ticket.
Activities are subject to change or cancellation in inclement weather.
Bringing a Group?
Take your whole team of champion co-workers, friends, or family to the zoo to celebrate the big tourney! Discounts apply for groups of 10 or more!
Get Your Neighborhood Passport Stamped
The Bronx Zoo is participating in NYC’s Neighborhood Passport Program! You can pick up your World Cup Passport at a city library, and the zoo is one of many locations throughout the city where you can get a stamp. Look for the stamp station next to the Sea Lion Pool on Astor Court.
Weekends, June 13–July 19
Conservation Connections
Discover the amazing work we’re doing to protect wildlife and wild places in the countries represented in this year’s tournament.
Get Your Season Pass for Wildlife
As a Member, you’re a vital part of the WCS community, including our collective mission to inspire those who visit our parks to love and respect animals.
One year of admission to the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and/or the NY Aquarium*
Save Money. Membership pays for itself in just one visit.*
Save More Money. Members receive discounts on food, retail, events, and programs.
Exclusive invites to Member-only events like Members’ Evenings
Free Member’s only t-shirt