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(800) 433-4149 with any registration difficulties.

CPZ Birthday Parties
Central Park Zoo Wild Birthday Bash (ages 3 & up)
Regular Price: $1,400.00
Member Price: $1,260.00
Central Park Zoo Wild Birthday Bash 

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 1:10 ratio. For an additional price, you may add on an extra 30 minutes of party time. 
 
CPZ Early Childhood Programs
Zoo Peeps 1 Day (ages 2-5)
Regular Price: $18.00
Member Price: $14.40
Join Zoo Peeps, a program designed just for our youngest Zoo guests.  This active program will get you and your Peep moving around the zoo and seeing animals up close. 

Each ticket is per person. 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 5 may enjoy the Family Zoo Mornings instead of Zoo Peeps
 
 
CPZ Family Programs
Family Zoo Mornings (all ages)
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $20.00
Take a walk on the wild side! Families will learn about the amazing animals at the Central Park Zoo through fun games, activities and exhibit visits. This program is for families to participate together and is not a drop off. 

Lunar New Year - February 10, 2024
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Central Park Zoo! During this guided Zoo experience, we'll celebrate our animals with wishes for good fortune as we ring in the Year of the Dragon. 

Tickets are sold per person and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Access Programs (all ages with caregiver)
Regular Price: $20.00
Member Price: $16.00
Good morning to Zoo! During this sensory inclusive morning program, families will explore the Tisch Children's Zoo before opening, participate in playful, sensory-friendly animal-themed activities, and help our animals enjoy their breakfast. Registration includes child and caregiver admission to the Zoo all day long.

Mothers Day - May 12, 2024
Bring the whole family to celebrate mom and enjoy fun activities for every member of the family!

Ticket includes child and adult.
Session Mothers Day - Sun 5/12: Sunday, May 12, 2024 9:30AM - 10:30AM Available
 
CPZ Children's Programs
Junior Keepers (K-2nd grades)
Regular Price: $60.00
Member Price: $48.00
Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test during this hands-on, interactive program. 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!

Junior Keepers: Magnificent Mammals ​- December 3, 2023
Junior Keepers: Polar Zone ​- January 7, 2024
Junior Keepers: Aquatic Avengers  ​- February 4, 2024
Junior Keepers: Doctor Zoolittle  ​- March 2, 2024
Junior Keepers: What's for Lunch? ​- April 13, 2024

This is a drop off program for children in K-2nd grade. Ticket is per child.
Junior Keepers (3rd-5th grades)
Regular Price: $60.00
Member Price: $48.00
Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test during this hands-on, interactive program. 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. 

Junior Keepers: Aquatic Science ​- January 13, 2024
Junior Keepers: Animal Husbandry  ​- February 3, 2024
Junior Keepers: Ambassador Animals  ​- March 3, 2024
Junior Keepers: Master Zoo Chef ​- April 14, 2024
Junior Keepers: Habitat Engineers ​- May 5, 2024

This is a drop off program for children in 3rd-5th grade. Ticket is per child.
Zookeeping 101 (6th-8th grades)
Regular Price: $60.00
Member Price: $48.00
Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test in our new career focused program. Calling all Junior Keepers! 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.

Zookeeping 101: Animal Health and Nutrition ​- December 16, 2023
Zookeeping 101: Aquatic Science ​- January 21, 2024

This is a drop off program for children in 6th-8th grade. Ticket is per child.
Zookeeping 101 (9th-12th grades)
Regular Price: $60.00
Member Price: $48.00
Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test in our new career focused program. Calling all Junior Keepers! 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.

Zookeeping 101: Intro to ZooKeeping  ​- February 17, 2024
Zookeeping 101: Animal Behaviorists ​- March 10, 2024
Zookeeping 101: Aquatic Scientists ​- April 7, 2024
Zookeeping 101: Animal Health and Nutrition ​- May 11, 2024

This is a drop off program for children in 9th-12th grade. Ticket is per child.
 
CPZ School Break Programs
One Day Camps (1st-5th grades)
Regular Price: $170.00
Member Price: $153.00
No School? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled one-day zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.

Who Dun It at the Zoo? - January 15, 2024
Fancy yourself a detective? The Zoo needs your help solving a puzzling mystery! Campers will participate in hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters while working out this who-dun-it mystery!

This a drop off day camp for children in 1st - 5th grades.
Session Who Dun It at the Zoo? - Mon 1/15: Monday, January 15, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM (9 AVAIL)
5 Day Camp (1st-5th grades)
Regular Price: $600.00
Member Price: $540.00
No School? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled one-day zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters. Calling all engineers! At Animal Engineers Camp, we'll discover amazing feats of animal engineering and create designs inspired by nature. Campers will visit the zoo, meet animals up close, and have fun engineering like animals.

Animal Engineer Dates:
February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024
March 18, 2024 - March 22, 2024

This drop-off day camp is for children in 1st - 5th grades.
 
CPZ Adult Programs
Zookeeping for Grownups (18+)
Regular Price: $96.00
Member Price: $80.00
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! 

Polar Paradise - January 28, 2024

This program is for adults ages 18 and older. Ticket is per person.
 
Session Polar Paradise - Sun 1/28: Sunday, January 28, 2024 8:30AM - 10:30AM WAIT LIST
 
CPZ Scout Programs
Daisy Badge Workshop (Daisies)
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $20.00
These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scouts to earn their badges! 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! Badge included.

Shapes in Nature - December 10, 2023
Daisies can now earn their Shapes in Nature Badge at the Zoo! Using the Zoo as our field site, we'll observe the natural world upclose, paying attention to patterns we notice, and create nature inspired art.

Eco Learner - March 9, 2024
Daisies, earn your Eco Learner badge by going on a nature trek in Central Park Zoo! Through games and challenges, you will discover the many ways you can take action to protect nature! During the trek through habitats at the Zoo, you'll make a few pit stops to meet some resident animals up close. 

This is a drop off program. One ticket per scout. Badge is included.
Brownies Badge Workshop (Brownies)
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $20.00
These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scouts to earn their badges! 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! Badge included.

Bugs - January 27, 2024
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.
Session Bugs - Sat 1/27: Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:00AM - 11:30AM Available
Cadettes Badge Workshop (Cadettes)
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $20.00
These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scouts to earn their badges! 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! Badge included.

STEM Careers - February 11, 2024
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.
Session STEM Careers - Sun 2/11: Sunday, February 11, 2024 10:00AM - 11:30AM WAIT LIST
Juniors Badge Workshop (Juniors)
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $20.00
These fun filled workshops are a great way for your Girl Scouts to earn their badges! 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! Badge included.

STEM Careers - February 11, 2024
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. (Purchaseable under the Cadettes Product)

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