Bronx Zoo- 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460,
(718) 367-1010 or 718.817.8700 is the premiere
home of wildlife in NYC with special exhibits, rides and
attractions for the entire family. Visit Jungle World,
the Congo, Madagascar, Bug Carousel, Dinosaur Safari,
children's zoo and enjoy 4-D Theater Experience, animal
feedings, camel rides and more. Zoo is closed on
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and
Martin Luther King Day. Wednesday admission, year-round,
is a suggested donation. Admission rates are seasonal
check the website for rates. Spring classes will
start in March..
Special Zoo Experiences include Camel
Rides $7, Penguin and Sea Lions feedings, 4-D Theater $5,
Wild Asia Monorail $5 and Zoo Shuttle $5.
Penguin Feedings - daily at 3:30 pm.
Sea Lions Feedings - daily at 11 am and 3
pm.
Bug Carousel - Our favorite insects are
all here — a long-legged praying mantis, a bright green
grasshopper, even a dung beetle. A spin on the carousel is
a great stop in the middle of the park. Open year-round. In
cool weather, sliding glass doors enclose the carousel.
Tickets are $5.
Bronx Zoo Nature Club - stay
informed on nature activities. They will be posting
monthly Nature Club activities to encourage you and your
family to get outside and explore!
Zoo Play Families (ages 2-5)- during
these "Family-and-me" programs, the zoo will use dramatic
play, sensory bins, games and a trip to an animal exhibit
to help connect children to nature in a hands-on, fun, and
educational way. Each session includes live animal visitors
as well as free-exploration time, enforcing Nature Start
concepts by incorporating open inquiry and skill building
activities using play items and natural discoveries. One
caregiver is required to attend per two children
registered. Unregistered children (including siblings) may
not attend, Program is held at 1:30-3:00 pm. Fee is $40 per
session. Session will also be held on a seasonal basis and
early registration is necessary.
Play Toddlers (ages 2-3) and Zoo Play Kinders (ages
4-5) – can come play at the zoo in a different
way! During these "Caregiver-and-me" programs, the Zoo use
dramatic play, sensory bins and games to help connect
children to nature in a hands-on, fun, and educational way.
Each session includes live animal visitors as well as
free-exploration time, enforcing Nature Start concepts by
incorporating open inquiry and skill building activities
using play items and natural discoveries. One caregiver is
required to attend per child registered. Unregistered
children (including siblings) may not attend. Program is
held at 10:15-11:15 am. on Tuesday and Thursday on a
seasonal basis. Early registration is necessary. Fee for
the sessions is $175 for Zoo Play Toddlers and $200 for Zoo
Play Kinders. Visit site for more information
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Bronx Museum of the Arts
- 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10456.
Call 718-681-6000 or email info@bronxmuseum.org. Celebrate
the arts and culture of the Bronx with the following museum
events:
Apr 1 Family Affair: Spring Spectacular
– Join us for an afternoon of family art-making
activities inspired by spring's long-awaited arrival and
current exhibition Wild Noise / Ruido Salvaje. Recommended
for children ages 4 to 12 with parent/guardian.
Pre-register here!
FREE
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Wave Hill – located West 249th Street and
Independence Avenue (main entrance) , Bronx, NY 10471-2899
A spectacular 28-acre public garden and cultural center
overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades in the Bronx,
Wave Hill's vibrant landscape is one of the most beautiful
spots in New York City. Admission is $8 Adults, $4 Students
and Seniors 65+ and $2 Children 6+. Free to Members and
children under 6. Call 718.549.3200 or visit
https://www.wavehill.org.
Special Exhibition: New York City of
Trees, a collection of photographs by Benjamin
Swett that surveys the City's trees in all five boroughs
(including several from Wave Hill), highlights the garden's
offerings this season. Swett wants to demonstrate that
trees are not only natural wonders but also part of the
NYC's landscape and history. The exhibition runs until
March 2016.
Weekend Family Art Project:
from10:00AM-1:00PM and admission to the grounds is free
until noon. Special Events:
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New York Botanical Garden- 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY
10458-5126 is NYC's largest and most diverse garden with
activities for families and children. For general
information call 718.817.8700. Explore nature and the
outdoors everyday at the Everett Children's
Adventure Garden complete with seasonally
changing programs, themed outdoor galleries, a natural
wetland and two mazes just for kids. Guided activities
take place every afternoon starting at 1:30 and all day
on Saturdays and Sundays. Hands-on gardening activities
are offered April through October at the Ruth
Rea Howell Family Garden where children are
allowed--no, encouraged!--to play in the dirt. Dig!
Plant! Grow! with us every afternoon. Activities change
monthly so there's always something to explore.
Summer Camps - Choose from three camps
full of adventure, discovery, and creativity: Art of
Nature, Wild Wetlands, and Forest Adventure. Early
drop-off and late pickup options are available. To learn
more and register, call 718.817.8181.
Special Garden Experiences:
Mario Batali's Kitchen Gardens - Garden beds are
filled with plants featured in the favorite recipes of the
chefs from Mario Batali’s restaurants. Kids can explore the
gardens to solve Mario’s Menu Mystery. In the Ruth Rea
Howell Family Garden.
Dig! Plant! Grow! Salad Days - Plants and
imaginations grow at the Howell Family Garden, where kids
are allowed!—no, encouraged!—to play in the dirt. Display
gardens, such as the Global Gardens, Bean Tunnel and Salad
Bowl, and daily interactive gardening activities delight
and inspire. Drop-in activities end at 5:30 p.m. In the
Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden.
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The Van Cortlandt Park Ice Skating
Rink is located on Broadway and 242nd
Street, just steps away from the last stop on the 1
subway line. Open Sunday-Thursday noon-8pm, Friday and
Saturday noon-10pm. Admission is $6 on weekdays, $8 on
weekends (starting Friday night at 6pm) and holidays.
Skate rental is $5. Helmet and locker rentals are also
available. Public Skating Hours: Monday- Thursday,
Sunday : 12pm-8pm and Friday –Saturday 12 pm – 10 pm.
Pricing :Weekday Admission: $5.00, and Weekend
Admission: $8.00. (Socks must be worn to rent skates!)
WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL THE 2018 SEASON CHECK
WEBSITE.
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