Bring your little ones to the zoo for some extra special fun! No two programs are the same. Every week we will choose a different animal to focus on.

Each program will include a live animal demonstration and stories, games, or crafts specifically designed for ages 3-5. Preschool programs last approximately one hour.

April – Creature Feature

Wednesday, April 10 10:00 am
Thursday, April 18 1:00 pm
Friday, April 26 10:00 am
Tuesday, April 30 1:00 pm

May – Animals in Motion
Wednesday, May 8 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 16 10:00 am
Friday, May 24 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 28 10:00 am

June - Habitat Hunt
Wednesday, June 5 10:00 am
Thursday, June 13 1:00 pm
Friday, June 21 10:00 am
Tuesday, June 25 1:00 pm

Call the education department today to reserve a spot for your kids at (315)755-0895 or (315)755-0896!  Cost: $6/child; members $4

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? You and your family to the Zoo to enjoy our first annual garden festival! Check out the numerous small garden displays maintained by area businesses, meet Master Gardeners, learn tips and tricks to maintain a healthy ecosystem in your own backyard; our month long garden festival presents the Zoo to you like never before.

2012’s ZOOM event featured nearly of the coolest vehicles in the North Country! Big trucks, fast cars, sleek limos, smoking sports cars, giant dump trucks, fire trucks; all the hottest vehicles in one place! 2013 will be bigger and faster! In addition to the chance to scope out some cool rides, ZOOM has raffles, giveaways and kids games; plenty to do and see! 2013’s ZooM event will feature a cash prize car show and unique celebrity cars!

The New York State Zoo proudly presents its first ever Charity Casino Night event. This exciting adult only event takes place Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Bruce Wright Memorial Conference Center in Watertown, NY from 5:00PM to 8:30PM.  Casino Night will feature charity gambling games like blackjack, craps, and roulette along with live music by The Zebra Musselz*, cirque performers, a roving illusionist, delicious food by Texas Roadhouse, and a full bar presented by The Paddock Club; all to benefit the creatures in our care!

What are you waiting for? Purchase your tickets now!