Queens Zoo Family Programs

Grab your favorite Pjs and join us for our Pajama Story Time - Hora del cuento en pijama family-friendly evening filled with animal encounters, craft-making, and engaging stories. This event will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

SUNDAY, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Camouflage and Costumes! Camuflaje y disfraces!

Halloween is just around the corner, and people all over the world are making their costumes! People make costumes to look like someone or something else, but did you know that animals wear costumes too? Some animals will camouflage themselves to blend in with their surroundings, like a turtle hiding in their shell. Join us as we explore the ways that animals camouflage and disguise themselves in the wild!

DATE: 10/12

$36 non-member / $30 member

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

SATURDAY, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Warming Up for Winter! Calentando para el invierno!

Winter is just around the corner: how do animals prepare themselves for the coldest season? Get cozy while we discuss how animals hibernate, migrate, or grow coats to fight the winter chill. We’ll enjoy a seasonal craft, story time, and a unique, after-hours tour of the zoo!

DATE: 11/1

$36 non-member / $30 member

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

SUNDAY, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Earth Day Extravaganza! Extravagancia del Día de la Tierra!

Celebrate Earth Day with an exciting evening program at the Queens Zoo! We will explore the ways we can support our planet through planting native plants, keeping our parks clean, and respecting wildlife. The program will end with an after-hours tour of our wild animals!

DATE: 4/19

$36 non-member / $30 member

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

SUNDAY, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Wild World of Families! Mundo salvaje de las familias!

Grab a grown-up and come learn all about animal families in this special family focused edition of PJ Storytime. Have you ever wondered about the family dynamic of some of your favorite animals? From bears to sea horses, you’ll deep dive into where and how baby animals grow up and who is responsible for getting them there.

DATE: 5/9

$36 non-member / $30 member

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

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 (press 1, then 2 when prompted) 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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