Don’t eat like a bird! Spend $40 or more and get two free children’s tickets to the Bronx Zoo.*
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Bronx Zoo Presents Nature’s Air Show
Bring the family for a fascinating experience with eagles, hawks, falcons, and vultures during our newest fall event occurring over three special weekends in September. Watch these raptors of the wild soar and dive overhead and visit with them up close after the show.
Nature’s Air Show
Get close to fascinating birds of prey as they take to the air and swoop right overhead! Visit with eagles, owls, hawks and vultures during special presentations.
Time: 11:30 am, 1:00 & 2:30 pm
Location: Astor Court
See the world from a bird's-eye-view when you try out different types of beak-like tools, play the migration game, dissect an owl pellet, and build a suncatcher for your window to help keep birds safe when they pass by the glass. Activity stations located at Dancing Crane Plaza.
Nature’s Air Show
Get close to fascinating birds of prey as they take to the air and swoop right overhead! Visit with eagles, owls, hawks and vultures during special presentations.Time: 11:30 am, 1:00 & 2:30 pm
Location: Astor Court
Birds You'll Meet
Harris’ hawk
Saw-whet owl
Spectacled owl
Barn owl
Augur buzzard
Gyrfalcon
Turkey vulture
Peregrine falcon
Ferruginous hawk
Golden eagle
Other Activities
Hands-on FunSee the world from a bird's-eye-view when you try out different types of beak-like tools, play the migration game, dissect an owl pellet, and build a suncatcher for your window to help keep birds safe when they pass by the glass. Activity stations located at Dancing Crane Plaza.
10:30–10:50 am: Barn owl pellet
12:00–12:20 pm: Bird suncatcher crafts
1:00–1:20 pm: Beak activity
2:30–2:50 pm: Bird suncatcher crafts
4:00–4:20 pm.: Migration game
Wildlife Theater: The Great Migration Adventure
Join us for drama, puppetry and song. Our story follows a young bird who is discovering that migrating is risky business!
(Note: There are no live animals in these shows.)
Times: 10:45 & 11:30 am, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 & 4:00 pm
Location: Asia Plaza
Scrap Kins Recycled Bird Feeder Craft
All you need is your imagination, and you can turn trash into treasure! With some do-it-yourself resourcefulness, learn how to make a difference in your own backyard.
Finished another carton of milk? Don’t throw it away, use it to feed the birds! Download instructions on how to create bird feeders shaped like a snowy owl and a golden eagle using supplies you have around the house.
Friends of the Zoo education volunteers will lead you on a feather-filled adventure. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes, and can accommodate up to 30 guests on a first come, first served basis. Meet at exhibit entry.
Times: 12:00 & 3:00 pm
Bird of Prey Enrichment
Keepers demonstrate some creative ways to care for their animals!
Time: 11:15 am
Location: Birds of Prey Aviary
Bee-Eater Buffet
Watch these acrobatic birds become airborne to catch insect snacks.
Time: 2:45 pm
Location: World of Birds, 1st Floor
Penguin Feeding
See gulls and penguins enjoy a fishy feast!
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Sea Bird Aviary
Join us for drama, puppetry and song. Our story follows a young bird who is discovering that migrating is risky business!
(Note: There are no live animals in these shows.)
Times: 10:45 & 11:30 am, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15 & 4:00 pm
Location: Asia Plaza
Scrap Kins Recycled Bird Feeder Craft
All you need is your imagination, and you can turn trash into treasure! With some do-it-yourself resourcefulness, learn how to make a difference in your own backyard.
Finished another carton of milk? Don’t throw it away, use it to feed the birds! Download instructions on how to create bird feeders shaped like a snowy owl and a golden eagle using supplies you have around the house.
Feedings & Tours
Guided Tours of World of BirdsFriends of the Zoo education volunteers will lead you on a feather-filled adventure. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes, and can accommodate up to 30 guests on a first come, first served basis. Meet at exhibit entry.
Times: 12:00 & 3:00 pm
Bird of Prey Enrichment
Keepers demonstrate some creative ways to care for their animals!
Time: 11:15 am
Location: Birds of Prey Aviary
Bee-Eater Buffet
Watch these acrobatic birds become airborne to catch insect snacks.
Time: 2:45 pm
Location: World of Birds, 1st Floor
Penguin Feeding
See gulls and penguins enjoy a fishy feast!
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Sea Bird Aviary
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