Early Childhood Programs

Due to the impacts of the flood, we are not offering education programs at this time

Photo Credit: Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS


Jr. Zoologist: Aquatic April

What do animals that live under the water need to survive? Explore underwater adaptations with your little one through sensory activities, story time and a live animal encounter. Visit some of our aquatic animal exhibits and learn about the different types of habitats they might live in.

Tickets include one adult and one child.

Ages: 2 - 5 years old

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 4/7
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am


Jr. Zoologist: Mother's Day at the Zoo

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Prospect Park Zoo with the whole family! Join us for a special program honoring the amazing moms in the animal kingdom. This year we'll explore how pollinators help make fruits and flowers and meet an animal ambassador up close!

Tickets include one adult and one child.

All ages

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 5/12
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Jr. Zoologist: Feline Feast

Do you love cats? We have some of the best in Brooklyn! Join us at the zoo to learn about different types of wild cats, their habitats, what they eat, and the amazing adaptations that allow them to thrive in ecosystems around the world. You’ll enjoy sensory activities, story time and meet animals up close in this caregiver and me program.

Tickets include one adult and one child.

Ages: 2 - 5 years old

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 11/19
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

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 ppzeducation@wcs.org.


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


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