MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM FAMILY!
This past June, Kulusiq, our female Pacific walrus, gave birth to a baby, weighing in at well over 100 pounds!  This is the first walrus birth in the Aquarium's 111-year history.  The calf is doing well, exploring his surroundings under the careful supervision of his mother.  For more information on the baby walrus – including video, a "Baby Book" featuring notes from the keepers who have been caring for him, and an interactive baby-naming contest, click here. 

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH BOO AT THE ZOO
AND A-SCARIUM AT THE AQUARIUM
Bronx Zoo – October 20-21, 27-28
A long tradition in family fun, Boo at the Zoo is filled with activities including magic shows, spooky stories, live music, costume parades, pumpkin carving demonstrations, hayrides, and keeper chats.

New York Aquarium – October 20–21, 27–28, & 31
Dress up the family and join us for this safe, fun, and educational Halloween tradition. Learn all about the monsters of the deep while enjoying face painting, games, prizes, and arts and crafts. Experience the thrill of our new “Haunted Exhibit” and our special 3-D Halloween ride.
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Central Park, Prospect Park, and Queens Zoos – October 27-28
Go batty for Halloween! Central Park Zoo visitors can watch animal residents devour Halloween treats. Take a “Spooktacular” trip through the Prospect Park Zoo’s legendary haunted barn. At the Queens Zoo, encounter creepy creatures while enjoying face painting and crafts.

AUTUMN AND AMINALS –
A MARVELOUS MATCH
All five of WCS’s wildlife parks are open year-round and fall is a wonderful time to visit the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park, Prospect Park, and Queens Zoos.  Enjoy the Bronx Zoo’s Wild Asia Monorail, Skyfari, Zoo Shuttle, Butterfly Garden, and Children’s Zoo before these seasonal attractions close on November 4. 

For more information, log on to wcs.org and click on the wildlife park you plan to visit.


HOLIDAY LIGHTS: STRINGING OF THE LIGHTS
November 3, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join us while we string the lights for the Bronx Zoo’s annual holiday celebration. We seek up to 150 volunteers, ages 15 and older, to transform the Zoo into a festive setting. Refreshments will be served. To register as a volunteer, please call 718.741.1190 or e-mail memberevents@wcs.org by October 31. Pre-registration is required. 


PRESENTS THE BRONX ZOO'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Friday through Sunday, November 16–December 16, and January 4-6
Nightly, December 17-Jan 1 (closed December 24 & 25) 5:00–9:00 pm
With our sea lions back, Holiday Lights will be even more spectacular this season! Stroll along newly restored historic Astor Court, ride our Bug Carousel and visit monkeys, camels, reindeer, tigers, and reptiles all the while enjoying the larger-than-life animal, holiday, and dinosaur light displays twinkling throughout the Zoo. Revel in ice carving demonstrations, storytelling, costumed characters, caroling, and an illuminated version of Eric Carle’s classic children’s book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” in our Butterfly Garden. 

Remember, every night is Members’ Night at Holiday Lights! WCS Members always enjoy free admission to Holiday Lights. 

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