Activities
Herbie, Seven, and Nicky chow down as they work with their keepers on behaviors such as “station” (stay), “target,” (focus), and “give flipper!” The harbor seal pool is located just beside the polar bear underwater viewing window.
Watch the gentoos and chinstraps feast on fresh fish, and get the inside scoop on the colony during the penguin presentation. A zoo docent highlights the exhibit’s special features that help recreate Antarctica in New York, and answers visitor questions.
At the heart of the park, bark hello to the sea lions, meet their devoted keepers, and take time to smell the roses. The sea lion feed is a visitor favorite, showcasing the acrobatic talents of April, Clarisse, and Scooter.
Wildlife guides lead talks throughout the day. Popular chat topics include red pandas, polar bears, snow monkeys, bats, colobus monkeys, fruit bats, and harbor seals. Guides also welcome visitors’ questions about the animals.