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Take a safari up to the Bronx where the animals can be easily spotted and will even stand still for a group photo. Obviously, these isn’t your average safari- it’s a LEGO safari. Your kids will love seeing Bronx Zoo’s Wild Forest giant LEGO sculptures of tigers, flamingos, gorillas, and other exotic wildlife, and then visiting their real-life counterparts around the zoo. Children can build their own LEGO sculptures at the construction zone, and enjoy Wildlife Theater performances and the hit musical puppet show, Avenue Zoo. The exhibit opened last week and will stay open until September 3, 2012.
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LEGO Construction Zone
With thousands of colorful LEGO bricks to choose from, kids can create their own sculptures of animals and help complete a vibrant Mystery Mural display at Dancing Crane Plaza. We will also display visitors’ own LEGO creations on bookshelves for all to see.
LEGO Family Challenge
Join LEGO Master Builder Dan Steininger as you compete with other families to find out who is fastest! Dan will offer tips and challenge participants to build wild animals including poison dart frogs, giraffes, and more.
Dates & Times: July 21, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; August 11, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: World of Reptiles lawn
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Master Builder Events
Once a month we will host a Special Master Builder events that will engage visitors in the LEGO building experience and also provide informational focus on the animal that is highlighted.
Asia Theater
Avenue Zoo – this program debuted in the spring and will be continued throughout the summer season. It’s a musical adventure that tells the story of Kate Monster, from Avenue Q, who ends up in a new habitat, Avenue Zoo. She meets up with various animals and discovers that although they may seem strange and different, they are important inhabitants of the planet with their own special contributions. And, they are not so scary after all.
Details:
The Bronx Zoo is open daily from 10 am-5 pm weekdays, 10 am-5:30 pm weekends. Adult admission is $16, children (3-12 years old) $12, children under 3 are free, seniors (65+) are $14. Parking is $13 for cars and $16 for buses. To plan your trip, visit The Bronx Zoo website or call 718-367-1010. For additional information go here or here to save 10% on tickets.