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Central Park Zoo Wild Birthday Bash 
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 Zookeepers 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.

Celebrate love in the wildest way this Valentine’s Day with Woo at the Zoo! This fun and educational evening invites couples to learn about the fascinating world of wildlife romance, from unique animal courtship rituals to the vital breeding programs led by the Wildlife Conservation Society to protect endangered species. Enjoy a night of love, laughter, and learning

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.

FaBOOlous Access Morning - October 26, 2025
Wear your favorite costume and join us for a fun-filled spooktacular morning at the Zoo!

Barnyard Friends - April 4, 2026
Bring the whole family to enjoy fun activities for every member of the family!

Mother's Day Access Morning - 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.

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! 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!

Tropical Animals ​- September 27, 2025
Children's Zoo ​- October 25, 2025
Magnificent Mammals ​- November 22, 2025
What's for Lunch? ​- January 31, 2026
Doctor Zoolittle ​- March 15, 2026
Aquatic Avengers ​- April 19, 2026
Home Sweet Home ​- May 17, 2026

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

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! 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!

Exotic and Endangered ​- October 18, 2025
Animal Behaviorists ​- November 16, 2025
Polar Protectors ​- December 7, 2025
Ambassador Animals ​- January 11, 2026
Animal Husbandry ​- February 28, 2026
Master Zoo Chef ​- March 1, 2026 & March 20, 2026
Aquatic Science ​- April 25, 2026
Habitat Adventure ​- May 9, 2026
Animal Health and Nutrition ​- May 27, 2026

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

Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test in our new career focused program. 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.

Intro to ZooKeeping ​- February 7, 2026

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

Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test in our new career focused program. 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.

Intro to ZooKeeping ​- November 23, 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. During Will Zoo Be Mine? participants will learn all about animal family groups from around the Zoo!

Will Zoo Be Mine - February 14, 2026
Tropical Oasis - May 2, 2026

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 our youngest Zoo guests.  This active program will get you and your Peep moving around the zoo and seeing animals up close.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear - Sundays 10/5/2025, 10/12/2025, & 10/19/2025
Down on the Farm - Saturdays 3/7/2026, 3/14/2026, & 3/21/2026

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? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled 1-day zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.

Welcome to Zoowarts - October 2, 2025
Zoo-gwarts School is now enrolling! At this camp, our day is filled with meeting fantastic animals, concocting potions, and solving magical mysteries as we explore the Zoo. Spell casters-in-training apply today!

Nature Explorers - October 13, 2025
Attention explorers! At Nature Explorers Camp, we'll get up-close to all the wonders Central Park has to offer, including flora and fauna, exhibit visits, and animal encounters. Warning - explorers might get messy!​​​​​​​

Sci-Fi Zoo: Animals Out of This World - October 20, 2025
Are your suits and supplies prepped and ready for a trip? We are going to learn more about what makes some of these animals seem out of this world from the comfort of NYC! By exploring special animals around the zoo we’ll see some amazing adaptations from animals that will blow your minds! Campers will meet animals up close and engage in extra-terrestrial research to see if science-fiction might not be all that fictional!​​​​​​​

Animals and Art - November 11, 2025
Join us for a one-day zoo camp where you will explore how animals make and inspire all kinds of art and create some art of your own. This day is filled with hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters.​​​​​​​

Animal Tales - January 19, 2026
Embark on a wild adventure with our one-day school break program! You will dive into beloved stories featuring animals, connecting literature to zoo and ambassador animals. From history to the classical tales, this one day camp will spark your imagination while fostering a deeper understanding of wildlife and the stories we tell.

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

No School? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled 2-day zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.

Pokezoo - September 23, 2025  - September 24, 2025
Get ready trainers as we are about to head on an adventure! Through this one day camp, we will explore just all the amazing animals that inspire different creatures in some of our favorite franchises! From the warmest spots in the tropics full of birds to our coldest zones with our penguins, campers will meet animals up close and learn more about what it takes to see them all!

This a drop off day camp for children in 3rd - 5th grades.

No School? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled week of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.

Mid Winter Break: Animal Scientist - February 16, 2026 - February 20, 2026
Being an Animal Scientist is a cool job! In this camp, we'll explore the amazing people who work closely with the animals in our zoo and around the world.  We'll take a close look at a few different scientists who study animals and their habitats.  Animal guests, Zoo visits, and hands-on activities are all part of this fun filled day camp!

March Spring Break: Animal Scientist - March 23, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Being an Animal Scientist is a cool job! In this camp, we'll explore the amazing people who work closely with the animals in our zoo and around the world.  We'll take a close look at a few different scientists who study animals and their habitats.  Animal guests, Zoo visits, and hands-on activities are all part of this fun filled day camp!​​​​​​​

Spring Break: Zoolympics - April 6, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Faster, higher, stronger! Animals all over the world are capable of incredible feats of athleticism, from the agility of a snow leopard pouncing to the incredible speed of a penguin swimming. Through adrenaline inducing games, exhilarating animal encounters, and thrilling nature exploration we'll learn why human athletes strive to be strong as a zebu and nimble like a mongoose.

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

Calling all Girl Scout Troop Leaders! Book one of our private Girl Scout Badge in a Day workshops for your whole troop at the Central Park Zoo. Workshops include steps toward earning the badge plus visits to select exhibits and meeting an animal up-close. Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo.

Eco Learner - November 9, 2025
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. 

Shapes in Nature - January 24, 2026
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.

Animal Observer - March 29, 2026
Daisies can now earn their Animal Observer Badge at the Zoo! Using the Zoo as our field site, we'll notice and make observations about our animal neighbors. We'll learn what it takes to make scientific observations and meet an animal upclose!​​​​​​​
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Outdoor Art - May 10, 2026
Daisies, earn your Outdoor Art Maker badge with the Zoo as your canvas! During this adventure you'll observe color and music in the natural world, create your own masterpiece using natural materials, and of course,  have up close animal encounters.

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

Calling all Girl Scout Troop Leaders! Book one of our private Girl Scout Badge in a Day workshops for your whole troop at the Central Park Zoo. Workshops include steps toward earning the badge plus visits to select exhibits and meeting an animal up-close. Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo.

Bugs - January 10, 2026
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!​​​​​​​

Shapes in Nature - April 18, 2026
Brownies, earn your Shapes in Nature badge at the Zoo!  Through observation and data collection, animal themed activties and games, scouts will complete all 5 of the steps in this badge. 

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

Calling all Girl Scout Troop Leaders! Book one of our private Girl Scout Badge in a Day workshops for your whole troop at the Central Park Zoo. Workshops include steps toward earning the badge plus visits to select exhibits and meeting an animal up-close. Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo.

STEM Careers - December 13, 2025 & May 2, 2026
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.

Animal Helpers - March 8, 2026
Girl Scouts can earn their Animal Helpers badge as will explore many examples of the powerful relationship between humans and animals. During the program, you’ll meet a few resident ambassador animals and learn about the significance of the human-animal connection in wildlife conservation.

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

Calling all Girl Scout Troop Leaders! Book one of our private Girl Scout Badge in a Day workshops for your whole troop at the Central Park Zoo. Workshops include steps toward earning the badge plus visits to select exhibits and meeting an animal up-close. Badges are handed out to all Girl Scouts that complete the activities at the Zoo.

Animal Habitat - February 1, 2026 & April 25, 2026
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 animals' habitats in the Zoo.​​​​​​​

STEM Careers - December 13, 2025 & May 2, 2026
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.