{"id":199136,"date":"2026-04-16T11:15:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/199136\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:15:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:15:06","slug":"bronx-zoo-to-debut-1st-of-its-kind-immersive-daniel-tiger-exhibit-river-journal-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/199136\/","title":{"rendered":"Bronx Zoo To Debut 1st of Its Kind, Immersive &#8216;Daniel Tiger&#8217; Exhibit &#8211; River Journal Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-297197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DTN-at-Bronx-Zoo-Lion-Photo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"\/>The Bronx Zoo is announcing the debut of\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s\u00a0Neighborhood\u00a0at the Bronx Zoo,\u00a0an immersive new exhibit created to inspire curiosity, imagination, and\u00a0wildlife\u00a0advocacy through playful interactives, performances, and more, featuring favorite characters from\u00a0the\u00a0beloved\u00a0PBS KIDS\u00a0series from Fred Rogers Productions.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0to be accessible to neighbors of all ages and abilities and will integrate both Spanish and English. Entry is\u00a0free\u00a0with WCS membership or purchase of Bronx Zoo admission.<\/p>\n<p>\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<p>In addition to the more than 11,000 animals\u00a0guests can 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<p>Hands-on Activities<\/p>\n<p>Climb aboard the first-ever\u00a0life-sized Trolley\u00a0from\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood.<br \/>\nMake playful music like insects, frogs, and birds at a sensory-rich replica of the iconic\u00a0Neighborhood Music Wall.<br \/>\nGlimpse everyday animals, birds, and more along a seek-and-find\u00a0Nature Walk.<br \/>\nReceive a free\u00a0bilingual Zoo Activity Book\u00a0in English and Spanish.<br \/>\nCompare yourself to the incredible size and speed of wildlife at\u00a0Same &amp; Different, a fun, tactile station for exploring differences in the animal kingdom.<br \/>\nPlus, find many more imaginative play stations that span the animal kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>Live Performances<\/p>\n<p>Original Live Musical Show:\u00a0Join Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat for a grr-ific adventure from breezy grassland to coastal shores as they discover the neighborhood-like habitats of fascinating animals found at the Bronx Zoo and beyond.<br \/>\nMeet &amp; Greet:\u00a0Create memorable moments up close with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat.<\/p>\n<p>Photo Opportunities<\/p>\n<p>Enter the real-life\u00a0Tunnel of Make-Believe, where life-sized standees of Daniel Tiger and his family welcome you to a heartwarming world of adventure.<br \/>\nI Love to Be With My Family:\u00a0Snap pictures with the families of favorite characters Katerina Kittycat, O the Owl, Jodi Platypus, and Prince Wednesday in a celebration of joy and family.<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive Merchandise<\/p>\n<p>Plush characters, Daniel Tiger ear headbands, Neighborhood Trolley figurines, kids T-shirts, themed reusable water bottles, and more for purchase at the Bronx Zoo.<br \/>\nPlus,\u00a0MORE Bronx Zoo-exclusive activities\u00a0to enjoy during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>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 entity behind Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood, and developed in association with RWS Global, a world leader in live experiences across entertainment and sports.<\/p>\n<p>\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<p>To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bronxzoo.com\/daniel-tiger\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BronxZoo.com\/Daniel-Tiger<\/a>. Tickets are required and, for non-Members, must be reserved in advance.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bronxzoo.com\/membership\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WCS Members<\/a>\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 is announcing the debut of\u00a0Daniel Tiger\u2019s\u00a0Neighborhood\u00a0at the Bronx Zoo,\u00a0an immersive new exhibit created to inspire&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":199137,"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-199136","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\/199136","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=199136"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199136\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=199136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=199136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}