The Bronx Zoo has given Giraffe Corner over to Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, a world-premiere walk-through build of the PBS Kids show pitched squarely at three-to-seven-year-olds. Daniel and Katerina Kittycat perform a twelve-minute habitat set four times a day and hold a meet-and-greet for photos, while the plaza fills with a trolley, a music wall and a dress-up corner. If you have a preschooler who knows the songs, nothing else at the zoo competes.
What to expect
Head for Giraffe Corner, where the trolley, music wall and dress-up area are open for free play between performances. The live show runs about twelve to fifteen minutes and follows Daniel and Katerina through different animal habitats, with a host-led meet-and-greet for photos later in the day. Extra activities spill over toward Grizzly Corner, and everything is included in the price of a normal zoo ticket.
Good to know
- It's included with any Bronx Zoo ticket or membership, with no separate reservation.
- Giraffe Corner is the base; additional activity stations run toward Grizzly Corner.
- Best suited to preschool and early-elementary kids who already know the show.
- The meet-and-greet line is the busiest part of the visit, so plan it first or last.
- The zoo is large and hilly; a stroller or the Zoo Shuttle saves a lot of walking.
- The Bx9 and Bx19 buses and the Asia Gate lot are the easiest approaches by bus or car.
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Common questions
Does Daniel Tiger cost extra at the Bronx Zoo?
No. It's included with a standard Bronx Zoo ticket or membership, so there is no add-on ticket for the show or the activities.
How long is the live performance?
About twelve to fifteen minutes, and it repeats several times a day, so a nap or a slow start doesn't cost you the whole thing.
Can kids actually meet Daniel Tiger?
Yes. A hosted meet-and-greet runs each afternoon where families can take photos with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat.
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