ADOPT A SOLDIER
5/17/2008, 11-4pm |
The zoo is celebrating Armed Forces Day by accepting donations for soldiers in Iraq. Donations of toiletries, snacks, stationary, recreation/entertainment items and most important, letters of encouragement will be accepted. Please call the Zoo, or see the Zoo’s website, for a complete list of supplies for soldiers.
Free with regular Zoo admission
$1.00 will be taken off price of admission if making a donation and visiting the zoo.
Drop-off items will also be accepted.
CLICK HERE for a list of supplies for our soldiers.
For information, contact Dave Johnston, Docent & Volunteer Coordinator
Pre-registration not required
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SHEAR MADNESS
5/18/2008, 1-4pm |
Spring is here – our sheeps’ wool must disappear! It is sheep shearing time again.
Mr. Peter Sepe, a professional sheep shearer, will once again shear the wool from our flock. The Staten Island Hand spinners and Weavers will demonstrate how the wool is spun into yarn used to weave or knit scarves, hats and sweaters. Get your own “shear” while you’re here from a professional stylist! Bring the entire family and enjoy!
Demonstrations are free with regular Zoo admission.
Haircuts are $10.00 per person (all proceeds benefit the Zoo)
Pre-registration Not Required
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GOLFARI
5/21/2008, |
Wed., May 21
Don’t miss the Zoo’s annual golf outing. For more information and a brochure, contact the Development Office at (718) 442-6868.
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SI BANK & TRUST FESTA ITALIANA
6/7/2008, 10-9pm |
South Shore Rotary in conjunction with the Staten Island Zoo will host a wonderful Italian festival this weekend. This celebration will include all the makings of a true Italian feast…food, music, games, rides, presentations and more. You don’t have to wait until September to attend a fabulous Italian festival, mark your calendars now.
Regular zoo admission
Some activities and food for additional fee
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SI BANK & TRUST FESTA ITALIANA
6/8/2008, 10-7pm |
South Shore Rotary in conjunction with the Staten Island Zoo will host a wonderful Italian festival this weekend. This celebration will include all the makings of a true Italian feast…food, music, games, rides, presentations and more. You don’t have to wait until September to attend a fabulous Italian festival, mark your calendars now.
Regular zoo admission
Some activities and food for additional fee
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Pen & Paw
7/12/2008, 1:30-3:30pm |
Is writing your passion? Use the animals at the zoo for inspiration. Make a book* you can take home in which you write and illustrate your own story. Ages: 10 +
Free with regular Zoo admission
Pre-registration Required
*Small fee for Book making materials
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GALAPAGOS ADVENTURE
9/29/2008, 8 am |
Travel with the Staten Island Zoo to the lush lands of the Galapagos Islands in Sept. 2008. It’s not too late to sign up for this outstanding trip. Call (718)442-3174 x 33 for details.
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SPACE FARMS ZOO DAY TRIP
10/11/2008, 8:30am |
Join us on a trip to New Jersey’s largest combined zoo and museum. The 75-year-old zoo spans 450 acres. The zoo and museum occupy 100 acres and the rest is used to support the zoo’s inhabitants and to grow crops to feed many of their 500 animals. The museum has 50 antique cars, an early American tool collection, over 500 dolls and teddy bears, antique wagons and sleighs, and the second-largest collection of antique firearms in the US.
8:30AM at the Zoo parking lot (We will return in the early evening)
(Price to be determined) SI Zoo members
Price includes preserve admission, motor coach transportation, and gratuities
*lunch can be purchased at Space Farms/limited menu
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Pumpkin Carving
10/17/2008, 6:30-8pm |
Calling all artists…come and carve (or paint) a spooky pumpkin to take home or donate back to the zoo for our fantastic Spooktacular event. Enjoy a pizza dinner and special spooky story time too.
Children ages 5 and up – please no younger siblings. A paying adult must accompany a paying child.
$15.00 non-members, $12.00 members
Pre-registration required before Mon., Oct. 15
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Spooktacular
10/25/2008, 6 – 9:30pm |
Join us for the spookiest and most celebrated Zoo event. There will be shows, activities and plenty of Halloween fun for all!
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCED PURCHASE ONLY!
Mon., Oct. 6 –starts MEMBERS ONLY ticket sales
Tues., Oct. 14– starts NON-MEMBER ticket sales
Ticket Sales 10 am – 2pm ONLY, 7 days a week
Tickets sold from “Kid’s Korral” booth near Clove Road Entrance
Call ins with credit card accepted between the hours of 10 am –2pm ONLY! Call: 718-815-0242
NO MAIL ORDER. Tickets must be picked up by 2pm on Thursday, October 25
Tkts: Price to be determined
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Spooktacular
10/26/2008, 5:30 – 9:00pm |
Join us for the spookiest and most celebrated Zoo event. There will be shows, activities and plenty of Halloween fun for all!
TICKETS ARE LIMITED. ADVANCED PURCHASE ONLY!
Mon., Oct. 6 –starts MEMBERS ONLY ticket sales
Tues., Oct. 14– starts NON-MEMBER ticket sales
Ticket Sales 10 am – 2pm ONLY, 7 days a week
Tickets sold from “Kid’s Korral” booth near Clove Road Entrance
Call ins with credit card accepted between the hours of 10 am –2pm ONLY! Call: 718-815-0242
NO MAIL ORDER. Tickets must be picked up by 2pm on Thursday, October 25
Tkts: Price to be determined
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Dickens of a Christmas
12/6/2008, 12-5pm |
DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS - Sat., Dec. 6 – 12-5pm (Time not confirmed)
Join the Staten Island Zoo for the fifth annual “Dickens of a Christmas”. This holiday celebration is reminiscent of Christmases long, long ago. Meet Santa, sing along with a chorus, light our Christmas tree, and say hello to reindeer. Take the chill out of the air with a complimentary cup of hot cocoa and brownie per ticket purchased. There will be free crafts for the children and a marshmallow roast for all. This event is sure to get you in the holiday mood!
Event free with admission
Additional charges for photo with Santa and some activities
Lunch with Santa – Pre-Purchase Tickets in Cafe starting Monday, November 17
thru Tues., Dec. 2
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Winter Zoofari Camp – Pre-K, K-1
12/29/2008, 10:30-2:30pm |
Looking for a fun way to spend a day of the holiday break? The zoo will heat winter up with a summer camp session in December! Spend the day touring the zoo, meeting animals, playing games and much more! Registration is limited so sign up right away!
Mon., Dec. 29 - PreK and K-1
Tues., Dec. 30 - K-1 and 2-3
$50.00 non-members, $40 members
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WINTER ZOOFARI MINI-CAMP
12/30/2008, 10:30-2:30pm |
Looking for a fun way to spend a day of the holiday break? The zoo will heat winter up with a summer camp session in December! Spend the day touring the zoo, meeting animals, playing games and much more! Registration is limited so sign up right away!
Tues., Dec. 30 - K-1 and 2-3
$50.00 non-members, $40 members
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