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.

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
Photo Credit: Terria Clay
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

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

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
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS

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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