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This year, for everyone’s health and safety, the zoos and aquarium can only accept toys for donation that have been purchased on site at the zoo. Toy purchases from outside the parks cannot be accepted for donation.



WCS Toy Drive

Thank you for joining the Queens Zoo in our effort to collect toys for families of New Yorkers in need this holiday season.

From November 27 through December 31 2023, toys can be purchased for donation at the Queens Zoo gift shop.

For every toy purchased as a donation, receive a voucher for one free general admission ticket to the Queens Zoo. (max. 4 vouchers per family). Vouchers will be valid for redemption from 1/1/2024 – 6/1/2024.

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