Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 1–Sunday, February 2
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come celebrate the year of the rat at the Queens Zoo with a scavenger hunt, lantern crafts, story time, live animal demonstrations and more!
| Activity | Time | Location |
Lunar New Year CraftMake your own lantern. |
11am - 4pm | On the Farm |
Self-Guided Scavenger HuntSee how many zodiac animals you can find at the Queens Zoo by solving clues. |
11am - 4pm | Throughout the Zoo |
Lunar New Year Story TimeCome listen to a story about the Lunar New year! |
11:30am; 12:30pm; 3pm | Education Barn (on farm side) |
Hot Cocoa & Fortune CookiesWarm up with cocoa and a fortune cookie. |
11am - 4pm | Next to Sea Lion Cafe |
Conservation & Prize StationPickup a prize for completing your scavenger hunt and find out how you can help NYC wildlife this New Year |
11am - 4pm | Across from Thick-billed Parrot |
Ribbon DancingEnjoy a workshop with our guest artists from the NY Chinese Cultural Center. |
Saturday only: 11am and 12pm | Wild Classroom (near Sea Lion Cafe) |
Live Animal Enrichment & Keeper ChatWatch the animals enjoy New Year's treats. |
11:30am & 1:30pm | Please see handout for specific locations |
Meet a Live Animal GuestLearn what rodents we have at the zoo! |
1pm; 2:30pm; 3:30pm | Wild Classroom (near Sea Lion Cafe) |
Sugar Painting Workshop**Practice with our guest artists from NY Chinese Cultural Center. |
1pm - 2pm & 2pm - 3pm | On the Farm |
