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It ran on Saturday, November 7, 2026 — here is what’s next at Central Park Zoo.
- Junior Keepers: Polar ProtectorsSun, Nov 22 · $65 non-member / $52 member
- Junior Keepers: Magnificent MammalsSat, Dec 5 · $65 non-member / $52 member
- Junior Keepers: Ambassador AnimalsSun, Dec 20 · $65 non-member / $52 member
- Animals and Art One-day CampMon, Jan 18 · $200 non-member / $180 member
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$65 non-member / $52 memberFamily Events · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Junior Keepers: Children's Zoo
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A session of the Central Park Zoo's Junior Keepers drop-off program for kindergarten through 2nd grade, themed around the zoo's Children's Zoo. It runs from 9 to 10:30 AM at Fifth Ave and E 64th St, a short walk from the N/R/W at 5 Av–59 St or the F at Lexington Av–63 St. Tickets are $65, or $52 for members. The same K–2 group meets again on Dec 5 for Magnificent Mammals, and the New York Aquarium runs its own Junior Keepers morning for ages 8–11 on Nov 14 for $40.
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