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Central Park Zoo Wild Birthday Bash 
Celebrate your child’s birthday with a unique party experience at the Central Park Zoo! There's no better place for a birthday party than the Central Park Zoo! The birthday party package includes 90 minutes of jam-packed fun, animal guests, a trip around the Zoo, and two party hosts to make for an unforgettable birthday for your child. Parties conclude with time to enjoy treats like pizza and cupcakes and sing Happy Birthday, of course!

Payment in full is required at the time of booking.

Maximum capacity is 35 total participants, inclusive of the party child and their family. Infants who are not yet walking do not count toward the total head count. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult in a 1:1 ratio. Children 4 and older must be accompanied by adult in a 1:6 ratio. 

Do you wish your coworkers had whiskers? Always dreamed of penguin peers? Discover the ins and outs of Animal Care at the Central Park Zoo as you live out your childhood dream job! At Zookeeping for Grownups, participants will have hands-on, messy animal experiences at the Central Park Zoo. We will help Children's Zoo keepers with everyday chores, including cleanup, meal prep, and play time. We'll get up close and personal with small ambassador animals, too. Be prepared to get messy!

This program is for adults ages 18 and older. Ticket is per person.

Good morning to Zoo! During this sensory inclusive morning program, you and your family will explore the Tisch Children's Zoo before opening, participate in playful, sensory-friendly animal-themed activities, and help our animals enjoy their breakfast. This program is designed for families with individuals who have sensory sensitivities so all activies are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all!

Mothers Day - May 11, 2025
Bring the whole family to celebrate mothers and enjoy fun activities for every member of the family! 

Tickets are per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all Junior Keepers! In this hands-on program, you'll  discover what it takes to tackle the daily responsibilities of Central Park Zoo Keepers.  We'll play animal care themed games, meet a small ambassador animal, and visit zoo exhibits as part of our training!

Magnificent Mammals ​- December 14, 2024
Polar Zone ​- January 11, 2025
What's for Lunch? ​- February 16, 2025
Doctor Zoolittle  ​- March 16, 2025
Aquatic Avengers  ​- April 27, 2025
Home Sweet Home ​- May 18, 2025

This is a drop off program for children in K-2nd grade. Ticket is per child

Calling all Junior Keepers! In this hands-on program, you'll  discover what it takes to tackle the daily responsibilities of Central Park Zoo Keepers. Junior Keepers will get down and dirty as well go up close to animals, meet zookeepers, and practice keeper skills. We will meet a small ambassador animal in the classroom during the program. 

Animal Behavior ​- November 17, 2024
Polar Protectors ​- December 8, 2024
Ambassador Animals ​- January 18, 2025
Animal Husbandry ​- February 8, 2025
Master Zoo Chef ​- March 8, 2025
Aquatic Science ​- April 12, 2025
Habitat Engineers ​- May 10, 2025

This is a drop off program for children in 3rd-5th grade. Ticket is per child.

Do you dream of a career with animals? During this program, participants explore different aspects of animal care, test your skills, and meet animals and their keepers. Participants will participate in husbandry tasks for animals, explore the Zoo, and meet a small ambassador animal in the classroom during the program.

Animal Health and Nutrition ​- January 19, 2025
Conservation Science ​- March 9, 2025

This is a drop off program for children in 6th-8th grade. Ticket is per child.

Do you dream of a career with animals? During this program, participants explore different aspects of animal care, test your skills, and meet animals and their keepers. Participants will participate in husbandry tasks for animals, explore the Zoo, and meet a small ambassador animal in the classroom during the program.

Animal Behaviorists ​- December 7, 2024
Animal Health and Nutrition ​- February 15, 2025
Conservation Science ​- April 5, 2025

This is a drop off program for children in 9th-12th grade. Ticket is per child.

Join Zoo Peeps, a program designed just for 2-3 year olds.  This active Caregiver & Me program will get you and your toddler moving around the zoo and seeing animals up close. 

Each registration includes an adult and child. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Please take note of the age range for this program prior to enrolling. Families with children older than 3 may enjoy the Family Zoo Mornings instead of Zoo Peeps

Join Zoo Peeps, a program designed just for 2-3 year olds.  This active Caregiver & Me program will get you and your toddler moving around the zoo and seeing animals up close. 

Our Spring 1 series explores how animals move by jumping, flying and crawling. 
Sundays 3/23/2025, 3/30/2025, & 4/6/2025

Our Spring 2 series explores how animals move by running, swimming and climbing.
Saturdays 4/19/2025, 4/26/2025, & 5/3/2025

Each registration includes an adult and child. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Please take note of the age range for this program prior to enrolling. Families with children older than 3 may enjoy the Family Zoo Mornings instead of Zoo Peeps

No school? Head to the Central Park Zoo for Zoo Camp! Book a spot in our one day, school-break camps for a day of fun at the Zoo that includes hands-on activities, animal investigations, and meeting animals up-close!

Tropical Expedition (3rd-5th grades) - January 20, 2025
Brr! It's cold outside, so we're heading to warm up with a visit to the Tropics!  We'll explore it all in this one-day camp including colorful birds and reptiles, fruit loving mammals, and even giant invertebrates! Campers will meet animals upclose and complete tropical trials as we trek from forest floor to emerging treetops. 

Snakes on the Plains (K-2nd grades) - January 29, 2025
Celebrate the year of the snake as we investigate some sssssensational adaptations of snakes from grasslands and plains. Through hands on activities, exhibit visits, and up-close animal encounters, we’ll learn more about this slithery and special animal. 

This a drop off day camp for children in 1st - 5th grades.

No school? Head to the Central Park Zoo for Zoo Camp! Book a spot in our week-long school break camps for 5 fun-filled days at the Zoo that include hands-on activities, animal investigations, and meeting animals up-close!

Midwinter Break: Zoo Camp Gone Wild - February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025
No passports required for this week long adventure camp at the Central Park Zoo! At Zoo Camp Gone Wild, we'll discover animals from around the world without leaving Manhattan and explore some of the wildest, wackiest and super unique adaptations that  they have! Campers will conduct investigations, travel around the Zoo, and meet animals up close!

March Spring Break: Zoo Camp Gone Wild - March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025
No passports required for this week long adventure camp at the Central Park Zoo! At Zoo Camp Gone Wild, we'll discover animals from around the world without leaving Manhattan and explore some of the wildest, wackiest and super unique adaptations that  they have! Campers will conduct investigations, travel around the Zoo, and meet animals up close!

April Spring Break: Spring Into Action - April 14, 2025 - April 18, 2025
Come to Spring Break Camp at the Central Park Zoo and spring into action! Campers will investigate environmental mysteries and challenges around the world and discover how New Yorkers take action to help wildlife and wild places here in New York City and across the globe. Hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters make this week unforgettable!

This a drop off day camp for children in 1st - 5th grades.

These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scout to earn their badge! This 90 minute program is packed with fun activities, animal meet and greets and exhibit visits, all while completing the steps to earn a badge! Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo. 

Shapes in Nature - April 27, 2025
Daisies, you can now earn your Shapes in Nature Badge at the Zoo! Using the Zoo as our field site, we'll observe the natural world up close, paying attention to patterns we notice, and create nature inspired art.

This is a drop off program. One ticket per scout. Badge is included.

These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scout to earn their badge! This 90 minute program is packed with fun activities, animal meet and greets and exhibit visits, all while completing the steps to earn a badge! Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo. 

Pets - November 16, 2024
Looking for the purr-fect way to earn your Brownie Pets badge? Together we’ll explore which animals make appropriate pets and how to be a responsible pet owner. You’ll also embark on a quest to learn how to care for different types of animals and how to make simple enrichment for your pet.

Shapes in Nature - January 18, 2025
Brownies you can earn your Shapes in Nature badge at the Zoo!  Through observation and data collection, animal-themed activties and games, you'll complete all 5 of the steps for this badge.  This workshop includes an up-close animal encounter, Zoo exhibit visits and more!​​​​​​​

Bugs - March 1, 2025
Brownies, have you heard the latest buzz? You can earn your Bugs badge at Central Park Zoo! We’ll learn all about insects and cover the badge steps including meeting some insects from the Zoo, exploring insect habitats, and taking a bug themed micro-field trip!

This is a drop off program. One ticket per scout. Badge is included.

These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scout to earn their badge! This 90 minute program is packed with fun activities, animal meet and greets and exhibit visits, all while completing the steps to earn a badge! Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo. 

STEM Careers - February 9, 2025
Do you dream of becoming a zookeeper or veterinarian? Maybe a field biologist? In this badge workshop, you’ll explore different careers in wildlife conservation by meeting animals and the people that work with them, begin planning your future career, and much, much more! Available for both Juniors and Cadettes.

This is a drop off program. One ticket per scout. Badge is included.

These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scout to earn their badge! This 90 minute program is packed with fun activities, animal meet and greets and exhibit visits, all while completing the steps to earn a badge! Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo. 

Animal Habitats - December 8, 2024
Juniors will earn their Animal Habitats badge by exploring the Central Park Zoo to learn all about animals and their habitats. They'll learn about and meet some animals from habitats all around the world and also get an insider view of how we recreate some animal habitats in the zoo.

STEM Careers - February 9, 2025
Do you dream of becoming a zookeeper or veterinarian? Maybe a field biologist? In this badge workshop, you’ll explore different careers in wildlife conservation by meeting animals and the people that work with them, begin planning your future career, and much, much more! Available for both Juniors and Cadettes. (Purchasable under the Cadettes Product)

This is a drop off program. One ticket per scout. Badge is included.

Daisy - Outdoor Art
Book a Daisy Outdoor Art Maker Badge Workshop for your troop and they'll use the Zoo as their canvas! During this adventure, your troop will observe color and music in the natural world, create thier own masterpiece using natural materials, and of course,  have up-close animal encounters and explore Zoo exhibits.

Daisy - Shapes in Nature
Daisies can earn their Shapes in Nature Badge at the Zoo! Using the Zoo as thier field site, they'll observe the natural world up close, paying attention to patterns they notice, and create nature inspired art. They'll also meet an animal up close, play games and explore the Zoo grounds. 

Daisy - Eco Learner
Daisies will earn their Eco Learner badge by going on a nature trek in the Central Park Zoo! Through games and challenges, your troop will discover the many ways they can take action to protect nature. During the trek through habitats at the Zoo, they will make a few pitstops to meet animal guests up close. 

Brownies - Shapes in Nature
Brownies can earn their Shapes in Nature badge at the Zoo!  Through observation and data collection, animal-themed activties and games, Girl Scouts will complete all 5 of the steps for this badge.  This workshop includes up-close animal encoutners, Zoo exhibit visits and more!​​​​​​​

Brownies - Pets
Looking for the purr-fect way for your Brownies to earn their Pets badge? In this workshop, Girl Scouts will explore which animals make appropriate pets and how to be a responsible pet owner. They’ll also embark on a quest to learn how to care for different types of animals and how to make simple enrichment for thier own pet.​​​​​​​

Brownies - Bugs
Brownies can earn their Bugs badge a the Central Park Zoo!  Troops will learn about the importance role bugs play in our environment and insect identification. They'll also participate in science-based activities, explore Zoo exhibits and meet animal guests in the classroom!  ​​​​​​​

Juniors - Animal Habitats
Juniors will earn their Animal Habitats badge by exploring the animals and thier habitats at Central Park Zoo! In this workshop, troops will learn the importance of animal habitats, explore habitats from all around the world and get an insider view of how the Zoo recreates some animals' habitats right in our park! They'll also meet an ambassador animal and explore Zoo exhibits. ​​​​​​​

Cadettes - Animal Helpers
Cadettes will earn their Animal Helpers badge as they explore many examples of the powerful relationship between humans and animals. During the program, they’ll meet a few resident ambassador animals and learn about the significance of the human-animal connection in wildlife conservation.​​​​​​​

Juniors & Cadettes - STEM Careers
Do your Girl Scouts dream of becoming a zookeeper or veterinarian? Maybe a field biologist? In this badge workshop, troops will explore different STEM careers in wildlife conservation by meeting animals and the people that work with them. They'll also explore the Zoo grounds and meet an animal ambassador up close! Available for both Juniors and Cadettes.