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Colorful Critters
Look around! What do you see? Brown bears, red birds, and green leafy trees! Nature's palette is full of patterns and colorful critters. Join us with your toddler as we discover the colors of the natural world through up-close animal encounters, hands-on art experiences, and natural play in the Zoo during this week-long camp.

Session Date:
June 17 - 21, 2024 9:30AM-11:00AM

Animal MOO-ves
Flap, slither, and hop! Join us for an engaging week-long camp that will get you and your toddler up and moving. Together, we will explore how animals navigate their homes, communicate through motion, and rock to the beat of nature! Each session will include up-close animal encounters, Zoo exploration, and hands-on science investigations.

Session Date:
June 24 - 28, 2024 9:30AM-11:00AM

Pricing:
Full Week Camp: $220/week non-members, $198/week members

This camp is for children 18 mos - 3 yrs old at the time of the program. One ticket covers one adult and one child.

Summer Zoo-cation
Pack your bags for an unforgettable Summer ZOO-cation — no passport required! Join Chami the Chameleon puppet on a global adventure as we discover habitats around the world. During this week, we will conduct hands-on exploration in nature, observe wildlife through up-close encounters, and work as a team to explore wild places far and wide.

Session Dates:
August 19 - 23, 2024 9:00AM-12:00PM

Pricing:
Full Week Camp: $320/week non-members, $288/week members

This drop off camp is designed for children entering 3K and Pre-K in the fall in the fall of 2024. Campers must be 3 or 4 years old on or before their first day of camp. Price is per week. Sign up for two different Zoo Tykes camps!

Wildlife Avengers
Calling all superheroes! Join us at Wildlife Avengers HQ as we work together to develop solutions to puzzling conservation challenges. Through exploration in nature, up-close animal encounters, and scientific experiments, we will discover the importance of maintaining balanced ecosystems and learn ways we all can be heroes for wildlife.

Full Week Camp Dates:
August 5 - 9, 2024
August 26 - 30, 2024

Where the Weird Things Are
Spiders, snakes, and bats, oh my! Many creepy crawly animals are disliked, but they have fantastically weird ways of surviving in their natural environments! Through strange and fascinating hands-on experiments, up-close animal encounters, and zoo exploration, we'll investigate the weird, wonderful natural world.

Full Week Camp Dates:
July 29 - August 2, 2024
August 12 -16, 2024

Pricing:
Full Week Camp Price: $600 non-members; $540 members

This camp is for children entering K, 1st or 2nd grade in the fall of 2024.Price is per week. Sign up for two different camp sessions.

Animal Zoo-lympics
Faster, higher, stronger! Animals all over the world are capable of incredible feats of athleticism, from the back-breaking speed of a puma to the aerial acrobatics of a bald eagle. Through adrenaline inducing games, exhilarating animal encounters, and thrilling natural exploration we'll learn why athletes try to be as strong as an ox or nimble as a fox.

Full Week Camp Dates:
August 5 - 9, 2024
August 26 - 30, 2024

The Zoo Factor
Join us as we embark on a thrilling adventure into the wild world of zookeeping! Survival isn't just about strength—it's strategy, problem-solving, and teamwork. Get set for a week packed with challenges mirroring the trials of running a zoo. Join us as we learn about animals and the natural world through complex challenges, riveting games, and exciting animal encounters. Do you have the Zoo Factor?

Full Week Camp Dates:
July 29 - August 2, 2024
August 12 - 16, 2024

Pricing:
Full Week Camp Price: $600 non-members; $540 members

This camp is for children entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in the fall of 2024. Price is per week. Sign up for two different camps!

Global Conservationists
As the climate changes, it’s important to look for different ways to help animals, ourselves, and our planet. In this camp we will engineer and invent new solutions to address conservation issues. From making paper to developing wildlife corridors, join us as we explore creative, nature-based solutions to the climate crisis.

Pricing:
Full Week Camp Price: $600 non-members; $540 members

This camp is for childern entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall of 2024.

Bring your little wonderer to the Queens Zoo to learn about all the cool things animals do at our zoo! In this one-hour experience, participants will go on nature walks around the zoo, construct animal-related crafts, play animal-themed games, and have special animal encounters to develop science skills.

Critter Chatter: Series Dates - 10/5/2024, 10/12/2024, 10/19/2024
It’s a symphony of animal sounds! Explore the zoo’s farm side to discover which animals make the brave “baa” sound, the mighty “moo” sound, and the quirky “quack” sound. In this session, participants will walk on the farm side, construct a craft, and meet our animals up close!

Move with the Animals: Series Dates - 11/9/2024, 11/16/2024, 11/23/2024
Do you have what it takes to hop like a bunny or slither like a snake? Join us for this session of Stroller Safari to learn about the different ways animals move in nature. In this session, participants will explore the zoo, do movement activities, and meet animals up close!

Colorful Creatures: Series Dates - 3/8/2025, 3/15/2025, 3/22/2025
A bug that looks like a leaf? An owl that looks like a tree trunk? Animals come in different colors that help them live in the wild. Join us with your little explorer to explore the different animals in the zoo that have these curious colors!

Nature's Wardrobe: Series Dates - 4/5/2025, 4/12/2025, 4/19/2025
Scaly skin, furry friends, and hard shells oh my! So many animals have different types of skins. Join us for this session of Stroller Safari to get up-close experience with animals of different coverings, exploring the zoo, and making an animal covering of your own!

*Ticket includes one caregiver and child. One caregiver is required to attend with each registered child. Additional siblings can be added on at checkout.

Hop to it and shake your tail feathers. Your child and their friends can join our party host in a non-stop party of movement games, crafts and surprise animal encounters to discover how animals at the Zoo move. The party continues with a tour of some of our wild animal exhibits.

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the Queens Zoo. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Specialist prior to booking online at qzbirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Specialist will reach out to you within one week, at which time you will have the option to add extra participants for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

Join us for some fun on the farm. This program includes farm themed activities and crafts for children presented by our experienced party hosts. Your celebration continues with a tour of the petting zoo where your guests can get up close and feed some of our farm animals.

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the Queens Zoo. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Specialist prior to booking online at qzbirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Specialist will reach out to you within one week, at which time you will have the option to add extra participants for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

Discover our amazing animals at the zoo as you join us for a zoo scavenger hunt adventure. Children and parents alike get to walk around our zoo as we try to solve animal clues to find our mystery animals. The party continues at our birthday room where children get to color and decorate their own take-home binoculars and meet an animal guest.

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the Queens Zoo. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Specialist prior to booking online at qzbirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Specialist will reach out to you within one week, at which time you will have the option to add extra participants for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

In this wild party learn how we care for our amazing Zoo animals. Our expert party host will lead the group on a tour of the Zoo to discover how zookeepers encourage wild behavior in the animals under their care. Through fun games, activities, and a cool animal encounter your child and guests will practice some keeper skills as you party like the animals.

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a birthday party at the Queens Zoo. If you have questions, contact the Birthday Party Specialist prior to booking online at qzbirthdayparties@wcs.org.

Submitting this form reserves your birthday party date & time & requires a non-refundable deposit. The Birthday Party Specialist will reach out to you within one week, at which time you will have the option to add extra participants for an additional cost. The price listed above is for up to 25 people, including the birthday family.

Animal Jams - October 4, 2024
Before the first human-made instrument, animals around the world already performed their own music and humans learn from them! Birds, whales, wolves, and more communicate with each other in ways that we consider musical. How are human musicians inspired by the animal kingdom? Learn this and more at zoo camp! 
Lessons from Wildlife - October 14, 2024
We depend on animals for many reasons, as companions, ecosystem engineers, and even for clothing! From the farm to the wild rainforest, animals play important roles in our lives. Join us as we unravel the complex web that connects us to animals around the world. 
Myths, Monsters, and Mammals - November 1, 2024
Werewolves, vampires, and fairies: what do these creatures have in common? They’re inspired by real life animals! Explore the monsters of myths through the lens of animals around us.  
Young Advocates for Wildlife - November 5, 2024
Cast your vote at the Zoo today! Campers will learn about the ins and outs of advocating for conservation action around the world and right here in NYC. Through up-close animal encounters, hands-on activities, and even mock voting, campers will learn how young people around the world are making a difference for wildlife.
Magnificent Magicians  - November 11, 2024
Look again! Animals are experts at the arts of illusion and trickery. How do different animals hide in plain sight or confuse their predators? Discover the world of animal magic and more!  
Winter Tales - December 26, 2024
The temperature is falling, the wind is howling, and snow gathers on the ground. How do animals survive in these harsh conditions? From hibernation to migration, animals have incredible ways to make it through the bleak winter. Join us as we discover the myriad ways animals survive in winter!
Slumber 'til Spring - December 27,2024
Snow days provide a wonderful time for a nap, but did you know that animals will sleep to survive? Cozy up at the Queens Zoo while we explore how animals hibernate through the winter.
Extreme Survivors - December 30, 2024
How do animals stay warm in the winter? They wear nice fur coats! Different animals will change their bodies to better suit a cold climate. From growing out a winter coat to building up blubber, animals have unique adaptations to fight the winter chill.
Winter Vacation - December 31, 2024
Do you ever want to spend your winter break on a tropical island? Birds, butterflies, and more will look for greener pastures to avoid the winter wonderland every year. Together we will investigate the methods of migration and analyze the reasons animals migrate!  
Beast Friends Forever - January 20, 2025
Did you know that different species of animals will work together to survive? Some animals have symbiotic relationships with each other. Let's discover the unique relationships between different animal species and learn more about how humans interact with animals! 
Lunar New Year: Snakes - Januray 29, 2025
Scales, forked tongues, and powerful muscles: snakes are unique and wonderfully suited for survival! Celebrate the year of the snake as we explore the sensational serpent scene. Through crafts, exhibit visits, and up-close animal encounters, we’ll learn more about this misunderstood and marvelous animal.   
Animal Performances - March 31, 2025
From the elaborate dance of a peacock spider to the stunning impersonations of a lyrebird! Through animal demonstrations, games, and activities campers will discover the variety of behaviors that help animals survive in the wild.

It's School Break? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled week of zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.

Spring Break Camp - April 14-18, 2025
Calling all Neighborhood Naturalists! Join us as we embark on a fun and informative journey exploring the nature that we can find in our own backyards! Join us in this five-day camp as we learn about the natural world that is right beneath our feet by getting hands-on experiences with the wildlife that we see every day! 

This drop-off camp is for children in grades K-5th.

It's School Break? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled week of zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.

Wild Survivors - February 17-21, 2025
We get our food from the grocery store; we wear coats when we get cold and have nice houses to live in – but how do animals help us do these things. How do animals meet all their needs for survival? Find out during this weeklong exploration into how animals live their everyday lives. Meet some of our animals up close and learn about how they use their adaptations for survival.   

This camp is for children in K - 5th grade (child must be 4 years old by time of program). Caregivers must provide lunch and snacks

Put on your safari hat and bring your magnifying lenses. Each week will focus a different animal adaptation and put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration.

Heroic Headgear - September 22, 2024
From the giant horns of a Texas Longhorn to the tiny antlers of a pudu, animals have a variety of headgear to help them survive! Join us as we discover the difference between horns, antlers, and more!  

Captivating Camouflage - October 20, 2024
Now you see them, now you don’t! Animals come in all shapes and colors, how does that help them survive? Explore the world of animal colors as we learn what it means to camouflage in the wild.  

Fancy Footwear - November 17, 2024
Sneakers, high heels, rain boots, and more: humans love to wear different shoes for different occasions. Did you know that animals have different footwear too? The tiny hooves of a Chacoan peccary help them navigate a spikey landscape, while the large paws of a lynx help them walk in snow! Learn about the fancy footwear of different animals in this program!  

Spectacular Superpowers - December 15, 2024
Heat vision, flight, transformation: these superpowers are not limited to cartoon superheroes! Animals have incredible abilities that come straight from a comic book.  

Savvy Senses - January 19, 2025
How do we navigate through the world? Through our different senses! Animals rely on their super senses of sight, hearing, smell, and more to protect themselves from predators, find prey, and more! Let’s discover the amazing world of animal senses!  

Charismatic Coats - February 16, 2025
Humans rely on stores to find coats to match their personality and lifestyle, but animals grow their own! What kind of coat works best for an arctic animal versus a desert animal? We’ll explore the diverse world of animal coats as we learn about how animals manage their body temperature!  

Prairie Promenade - March 23, 2025
Coyotes, bison, and pronghorn, oh my! Discover the diverse ecosystem of the prairie through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration.   

Under Water - April 6, 2025
Splash into fun as we explore aquatic critters and make waves for wildlife. Dive in and get ready to put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration. 

Discovering Decomposers - April 27, 2025
Get your hands dirty as we explore the creepy, crawly critters that live in detritus and underground! Dig through common misconceptions about invertebrates through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration. 

Hog Wild - May 18, 2025
We’ll go whole hog in this program as we learn about the similarities and differences between our Chacoan peccaries and the domestic hog. Experience the life of a keeper as we discover the husbandry responsibilities and essential skills that ensure these animals stay as happy as pigs in the mud. Join us as we participate in up-close animal encounters, exhibit exploration, and more!

This is a drop-off program for children K-5th.

Grab your favorite Pjs and join us for a family-friendly evening filled with animal encounters, craft-making, and engaging stories. This event will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Night-time Mysteries- Misterios nocturnos: September 27, 2024
Seasonal changes are all around! Join us for a springtime adventure exploring the fascinating life cycle of animals that grow and change. Discover the wonders of metamorphosis through seasonal crafts, up-close encounters, tasty treats, and an evening of storytelling.

Spook-tacular Surprises! Pijamada en la casa encantada: October 25, 2024
What things go bump in the night? Discover the spooky, spine-chilling, and often sensational animals that inspire our favorite Halloween creatures. We’ll learn about real-life vampires, werewolves, and more through animal encounters, crafts, snacks, stories, and more! This event will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Sensational Superheroes- superhéroes sensacional: November 29, 2024
Not all heroes wear capes: some have paws, claws, or fur coats! What superpowers do you think animals might have? Don your superhero masks as we dive into the powerful world of animals through crafts, stories, animal demonstrations, and more! This event will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Mammal Madness- Mammalia Espectacular: March 28, 2025
The Queens Zoo is home to a diverse variety of mammals! Explore the competitive world of mammals through crafts, snacks, stories, up-close animal encounters, and more! This event is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Wacky Weather- Clima salvaje: April 25, 2025
As April draws to a close and spring grows closer, the weather tends to get a bit wackier! How do animals survive in extreme weather? Explore incredible animal adaptations through crafts, stories, animal encounters, and more! This event is bilingual in English and Spanish.

In the Garden-En el Jardín: May 30, 2025
Spring is in the air! Animals around the world are becoming active again and gardens are budding new flowers. Welcome in the warm weather and learn about amazing life in the garden with seasonal crafts, up-close encounters, tasty treats, and an evening of storytelling. This event will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

This program is for ages 2+ with caregiver.This will be a fully bi-lingual program. One ticket covers one caregiver and one child. One caregiver must be in attendance during the duration of the program.