Fun Pet Events and Pet Friendly Activities in NYC

Animal events in NYC

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Animal encounters and pet events — dog shows, pet friendly activities, pet adoption events, and more

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Sunday April 6, 2025

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9:30 – 11 am

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

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Environment

Queens ZooCorona

Friday April 18

Noon – 1:30 pm

Wonderful Reptiles

Ages: 5 – 8
Animals

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

Friday April 25

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5 – 8 pm

Family Pajama Story Time at the Queens Zoo

Ages: 8 and under
Animals
Books & Readings

Queens ZooCorona

Sunday April 27

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9:30 – 11 am

Little Explorers Drop-Off Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Animals
Environment

Queens ZooCorona

Friday May 30

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5 – 8 pm

Family Pajama Story Time at the Queens Zoo

Ages: 8 and under
Animals
Books & Readings

Queens ZooCorona

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