The Bronx Zoo has announced the debut of\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood at the Bronx Zoo,\u00a0an immersive new exhibit created to inspire curiosity, imagination, and wildlife advocacy through playful interactives, performances, and more, featuring favorite characters from the beloved\u00a0PBS KIDS\u00a0series from Fred Rogers Productions.The experience will open to the public on May 22 and run through September 7. This opening marks the world premiere of a first-of-its-kind concept that brings together two cherished worlds \u2013\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood\u00a0and the world of wildlife \u2013 to enchant both kids and kids at heart. Activities are designed to be accessible to neighbors of all ages and abilities and will integrate both Spanish and English. Entry is free with WCS membership or purchase of Bronx Zoo admission.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor over 125 years, the Bronx Zoo has inspired a passion for wildlife and lifelong curiosity in guests of all ages,\u201d said Rachel Libretti, Director of Events, Programming, and Rides at the Bronx Zoo. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to debut\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood at the Bronx Zoo\u00a0in continuation of this rich educational tradition and are honored to bring some of America\u2019s most treasured characters to life at our trusted, family-friendly park.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to the more than 11,000 animals guests will encounter while exploring the zoo\u2019s 265 acres,\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood at the Bronx Zoo\u00a0offers a combination of fan-favorite activities and Bronx Zoo exclusives that will excite children to discover the natural world.<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0Hands-on Activities<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Climb aboard the first-ever\u00a0life-sized Trolley\u00a0from\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood.\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Make<\/p>\n
playful music like insects, frogs, and birds at a sensory-rich replica of the iconic<\/p>\n
Neighborhood Music Wall.<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Glimpse everyday animals, birds, and more along a seek-and-find\u00a0Nature Walk.<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Receive a free\u00a0bilingual Zoo Activity Book\u00a0in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Compare yourself to the incredible size and speed of wildlife at\u00a0Same & Different, a fun,<\/p>\n
tactile station for exploring differences in the animal kingdom.<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Plus, many more imaginative play stations that span the animal kingdom.<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0Live Performances<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Original Live Musical Show:\u00a0Join Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat for a grr-ific<\/p>\n
adventure from breezy grassland to coastal shores as they discover the<\/p>\n
neighborhood-like habitats of fascinating animals found at the Bronx Zoo and<\/p>\n
beyond.<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Meet & Greet:\u00a0Create memorable moments up close with Daniel Tiger and Katerina<\/p>\n
Kittycat.<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0Photo Opportunities<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Enter the real-life\u00a0Tunnel of Make-Believe, where life-sized standees of Daniel<\/p>\n
Tiger and his family welcome you to a heartwarming world of adventure.<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0I Love to Be With My Family:\u00a0Snap pictures with the families of favorite characters<\/p>\n
Katerina Kittycat, O the Owl, Jodi Platypus, and Prince Wednesday in a celebration<\/p>\n
of joy and family.<\/p>\n
\u25cf\u00a0Exclusive Merchandise<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Plush characters, Daniel Tiger ear headbands, Neighborhood Trolley figurines, kids T<\/p>\n
shirts, themed reusable water bottles, and more for purchase at the Bronx Zoo.<\/p>\n
\u25cb\u00a0Plus\u00a0MORE Bronx Zoo-exclusive activities\u00a0to enjoy during your visit.<\/p>\n
The innovative experience is hosted in collaboration with Fred Rogers Productions, the educational children\u2019s media nonprofit founded by Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers\u2019 Neighborhood) and the creative entitybehind Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood, and developed in association with RWS Global, a world leader in live experiences across entertainment and sports.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to partner with a mission-aligned organization like the Bronx Zoo to bring\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood\u00a0to families in a way that hasn\u2019t been done before,\u201d said Christopher Arnold, chief operating officer, Fred Rogers Productions. \u201cIt is vital for us to meet children where they are, and an experience-based and educational opportunity like this collaboration allows for that in an innovative, engaging way.\u201d<\/p>\n
To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0BronxZoo.com\/Daniel-Tiger. Tickets are required and, for non-Members, must be reserved in advance.\u00a0WCS Members\u00a0receive special discounts on exclusive merchandise and free, unlimited access to the experience throughout the spring and summer, including Exclusive Member Mornings and Evenings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Bronx Zoo has announced the debut of\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood at the Bronx Zoo,\u00a0an immersive new exhibit created…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":197426,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[128,9,24,63,129,131,130],"class_list":{"0":"post-197425","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-the-bronx","8":"tag-bronx","9":"tag-new-york","10":"tag-new-york-city","11":"tag-nyc","12":"tag-the-bronx","13":"tag-the-bronx-headlines","14":"tag-the-bronx-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=197425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/197426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=197425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=197425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=197425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}