Fun Pet Events and Pet Friendly Activities in NYC

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Family Pajama Story Time at the Queens Zoo

Ages: 8 and under
Animals
Books & Readings

Queens ZooCorona

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Little Explorers Drop-Off Program (Grades K-5)

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Environment

Queens ZooCorona

Toddler Time Child and Instructor with Guinea Pig

Stroller Safari Saturday Mornings at the Queens Zoo

Ages: 4 and under
Animals
Environment

Queens ZooCorona

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Dinosaur Safari

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Easter and Spring Farm Festival

Ages: All
Animals
Craft & DIY

The Smithtown Historical SocietySmithtown

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Earth Rocks!

Ages: 12 and under
Animals
Art

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Wonderful Reptiles

Ages: 5 – 8
Animals

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

Wildlife Wonders: Interesting Insects

Ages: 4 and under
Animals

Sweetbriar Nature CenterSmithtown

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Close Encounters: Scavengers and Decomposers Petting Zoo

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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Little Explorers Drop-Off Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Environment

Queens ZooCorona

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Puppy Pals LIVE! – The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show

Ages: All
Animals
Theater

The Madison TheatreRockville Centre

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Goat and Alpaca Yoga

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Health & Fitness

The Smithtown Historical SocietySmithtown

Shari Puppy Yoga

Puppy Yoga

Ages: 9 and up
Animals
Classes

Bideawee’s Manhattan Adoption CenterChelsea

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All Paws on Deck

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Art

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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Mutts Gone Nuts

Ages: All
Animals

Jeanne Rimsky Theater At Landmark On Main StreetPort Washington

Pickles and Paws🐾🥒

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

Southaven County ParkYaphank

Pickles and Paws

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

Southaven County ParkYaphank

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