Queens Zoo Family Programs

Wear your coziest clothes and snuggle up for a family-friendly evening filled with animal encounters, craft-making and engaging stories. This event includes bilingual aspects in English and Spanish.

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Night-time Mysteries- Misterios nocturnos

Nighttime is full of mysterious animal activity. Find out who lurks around the zoo at night and put on your favorite pajamas as we learn about nocturnal animals, craft the night away, have up-close animal encounters, and end the evening with tasty snacks and stories. This event will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

One ticket covers one caregiver and one child. The program is intended for children ages 2+. One caregiver must be in attendance for the duration of the program.

Ages: 2+ with a caregiver

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Friday, 9/27
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Sensational Superheroes- superhéroes sensacional

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.

One ticket covers one caregiver and one child. The program is intended for children ages 2+. One caregiver must be in attendance for the duration of the program.

Ages: 2+ with a caregiver

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Friday, 11/29
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen
Photo Credit: Terria Clay

Mammal Madness- Mammalia Espectacular

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.

Ages: 2+ with a caregiver

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Friday, 3/28
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wacky Weather - Clima salvaje

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.

One ticket covers one caregiver and one child. The program is intended for children ages 2+. One caregiver must be in attendance for the duration of the program.

Ages: 2+ with a caregiver

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Friday, 4/25
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS

In the Garden - En el Jardín

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.

One ticket covers one caregiver and one child. The program is intended for children ages 2+. One caregiver must be in attendance for the duration of the program.

Ages: 2+ with a caregiver

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Friday, 5/30
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email qzeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the Queens Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.


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