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Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature in NYC with classes such as urban gardening, wildlife photography, and botanical art, where participants can learn practical skills and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world amidst the urban jungle.
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Evening with the Sharks (Adults 21+)
WCS Zoos @ 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Explore Ocean Wonders: Sharks! after the aquarium closes with a special experience just for adults! Meet a shark scientist and take a trip behind the scenes to learn how we care for our JAWsome predators. Registration includes one free adult beverage. Food will be available for purchase.
$50
Breakfast with the Seals & Sea Lions (Ages 3-8)
WCS Zoos @ 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Bring your family to enjoy a light meal, fun activities, and a private visit to our Sea Cliffs exhibit. Try out your very own "blubber" coat, learn to hold your breath like a seal, and create, play and move together to learn about these aquatic, furry friends. We'll finish with a live animal encounter! This ticket is for one child ages 3-8 and a caregiver.
$45
Dinos After Hours (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Join us for a Dino-Mite evening learning all about prehistoric pals! You and your family will meet a modern-day "dinosaur" up close, compare the bones of dinosaurs and modern animals, and have an exclusive after-hours tour of Dino Safari! All ages are welcome, however this program is recommended for ages 5 and up. Pizza dinner is included. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
$45
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The Zoo: Big Bear Mornings (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Rise and Shine at the Bronx Zoo! Bring your "cubs" along for an unforgettable way to start your morning! Enjoy light snacks as you learn more about our big bears and how we care for them. Afterwards meet one of our smaller ambassador animals and get early access to watch as our bears go out on exhibit. All ages are welcome. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
$45
Bronx Zoo Mornings: Jungle World (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! Bring the family to learn all about the rainforest with one of our expert educators! Find out more about these unique and important ecosystems through hands-on activities and an up-close visit from a live rainforest animal. Then, visit Jungle World to see animals enjoy their morning enrichment and chat with a zookeeper who cares for them! All ages are welcome. Tickets are...
$45
Bronx Zoo Mornings: Big Cats (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! After meeting an animal up close, you will get to watch our zoo animals enjoy their morning enrichment and chat with a zookeeper who cares for them! Your family will test their big cat knowledge, investigate big cat skulls, and learn about the Bronx Zoo's big cat residents.
$45
Bronx Zoo Mornings: World of Birds (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! After meeting an animal up close, you will get to watch our zoo animals enjoy their morning enrichment and chat with a zookeeper who cares for them! You and your "flock" will learn all about birds by exploring bird bones and feathers! Discover how our zookeepers care for our birds and how you can care for the local birds of New York.
$45
Baboon Breakfast (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
The whole family will enjoy time with a wild troop of baboons! Visit the zoo early, meet animals up-close, and make a special treat for these amazing primates. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
$30
Mother's Day Breakfast (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Treat mom to something special this year - a celebration at the zoo! We will meet in the zoo before it opens, enjoy a light breakfast, meet an animal close up, and help prepare special treats for the some of our amazing species. This experience is for all ages. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
$30
Bronx Zoo Mornings: Hyenas (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Your morning just got wild with this special before-hours program! After meeting an animal up close, you will get to watch our zoo animals enjoy their morning enrichment and chat with a zookeeper who cares for them! Bring along your cubs and learn all about hyenas. This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Please Note: Tickets are per person. All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied...
$45
Bronx Zoo Scout Day (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Gather your Girl Scout or Cub Scout group for a fun filled day at the zoo! Troops will have the opportunity to explore the zoo with general admission tickets, take an educational tour, do an art activity, and complete a scavenger hunt for a small prize! All Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts will earn a Bronx Zoo patch! This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Ticket is per person. All levels are welcome....
$20
Family Camp: Wild Winter Wonders (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Finally, camp for the whole family! Bring your crew to Family Camp at the Aquarium and enjoy a morning of fun activities and unique animal experiences. Bundle up and come on down to Coney Island to discover how animals stay warm in the winter! Enjoy early access to the Aquarium while an Educator leads your family through themed activities, a glance behind the scenes and up-close animal encounter. This program includes walking in areas that may...
$30
Fashionable Florals at the NYBG
Women of Culture @ 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Experience the allure of haute couture mingled with nature's elegance at the NYBG Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion. Join us for a guided tour amidst breathtaking floral creations by renowned designers, followed by an optional brunch at the Hudson Garden Grill. Indulge in the fusion of art and botanical splendor in this exclusive event hosted by Art-full Ambassador, Grace Sacro.
All levels
16 and older
$90
Birding
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn to identify birds living in the area or passing through on their fall migrations—from orioles and tanagers to gnatcatchers, vireos, and colorful warblers.
Foraging for Wild Edible Plants
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how to safely identify, sustainably harvest, and deliciously prepare the feast growing at your doorstep with ethnobotanist Leda Meredith, author of Northeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Plants from Beach Plums to Wineberries. The Northeast is rich in wild edible plants, even in the city. On this foraging foray, we'll find native delicacies such as pokeweed and ramps growing right next to introduced invasive (but still delicious) species,...
$53
Wild Edibles
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
From the edible natives of our northeastern forests, like ramps and fiddleheads, to weedy introductions such as purslane and lambsquarters, there are dozens of unconventional food plants you can grow or forage. Learn to safely identify, harvest, and prepare these delicious wild ingredients, and discover which noninvasive natives will thrive in your garden. Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of...
$42
Sheldrake Lake (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY
The 17-year-old foraging expert had been co-leading tours with her dad, "Wildman" Steve Brill, since she was 9. "I'm glad to be rid of her," exclaimed her grumpy father. "She finds all the plants and mushrooms faster than I do, she bosses me around, and she steals all my jokes!" Sheldrake Lake is great for early spring foraging. Right out of the parking lot, the group will collect garlic mustard, a nutritious, tasty, invasive, garlicky green with...
$20
Early Birds (All Ages)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Bring your flock and learn more about the birds that call the Bronx Zoo home. You and your family will learn from one of our bird experts, meet an animal up close, and take a walk through the Zoo to learn about the birds that live in and outside of our exhibits. Please note: This program includes walking outside on uneven surfaces. All ages are welcome. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
$30
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Early Birds (Ages 16+)
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Join us for some "cheep" thrills as you learn more about the birds that call the Bronx Zoo home. You will learn from one of our ornithology experts, meet an animal up close, and take a walk through the zoo to look for some of the birds that live in and outside of our exhibits.This program includes walking outside on uneven surfaces.This ticket is per person and for adults ages 16 and up.
$45
The Bedford Post Inn (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 954 Old Post Rd., New York, NY
The immediate grounds of this beautiful Inn, owned by actor Richard Gere, the adjacent forest, and the nearby roadsides promise large quantities of wild foods at the beginning of summer. We'll start with the plants growing in the grass near the upper parking lot, including Asiatic dayflowers, garlic mustard, poor man's pepper, and bitter dock. Then we'll head into the woods, where we'll collect indigenous species such as greenbrier, sassafras and...
$20
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