There\u2019s yet another reason to visit \u2014 or revisit \u2014 the Bronx Zoo this spring and summer. A brand-new immersive exhibit based on the TV show Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood opened May 22 and will run through Sept. 7. <\/p>\n
Featuring interactive displays and live performances, the experience brings to life favorite characters from the beloved PBS KIDS series by Fred Rogers Productions. <\/p>\n
\u201cDaniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood at the Bronx Zoo is for both kids and kids at heart,\u201d said Rachel Libretti, director of events, programming and rides at the Bronx Zoo. \u201cWhile every interactive is tailored to young children\u2019s curiosities, visitors across generations will enjoy elements like the Trolley, an icon with a legacy that began in \u2018Mister Rogers\u2019 Neighborhood\u2019 and continues with series like \u2018Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood\u2019 today.\u201d <\/p>\n
There will be lots to keep the young ones busy, such as live performances, a seek-and-find nature walk, human-sized characters to meet, photo opportunities and imaginative play stations. The language is geared to younger kids, but it\u2019s likely adults will learn a thing or two as well. <\/p>\n
Characters in the live show, performed on stage by costumed actors, will explore animal habitats from around the world, comparing them to neighborhoods. <\/p>\n
Activities are designed to be accessible to neighbors of all ages and abilities and will integrate both Spanish and English. <\/p>\n
The lessons and impacts of watching \u201cDaniels Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood,\u201d which debuted in 2012 and builds on Fred Rogers\u2019 legacy of teaching social and emotional learning skills, can continue well into the teen years, according to study from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs a mom to an energetic toddler, I\u2019m always looking for hands-on activities that spark her imagination and help us create lasting memories together,\u201d said Meghann Kelley, marketing director for the Wildlife Conservation Society, which operates the zoo. <\/p>\n
\u201cI grew up watching \u2018Mister Rogers\u2019 Neighborhood\u2019 and am now raising a daughter that loves Daniel Tiger, which makes this experience especially personal for me.\u201d <\/p>\n
Visiting The Bronx Zoo\u00a0<\/p>\n
WHEN | WHERE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; open till 5:30 on weekends and federal holidays, through Oct. 31;\u00a02300 Southern Blvd., the Bronx
COST $38.70 for adults, $28.70 for kids; tickets include Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood. <\/p>\n