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SUPPORT THE WCS TOY DRIVE

Starting on November 27 2023, toys can be purchased for donation at gift shops at WCS’s Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo

Toys purchased for donation will go to New Yorkers in need.


For our 2023 toy drive, the zoos and aquarium can only accept toys for donation that have been purchased on site at that park. Toy purchases from outside the parks cannot be accepted for donation.

Bronx Zoo

This holiday season, purchase a toy at our gift shop for donation and receive a voucher for one free limited admission ticket to the Bronx Zoo. (max. 4 vouchers per family)

Central Park Zoo

This holiday season, purchase a toy at our gift shop for donation and receive a voucher for one free limited admission ticket to the Central Park Zoo. (max. 4 vouchers per family)

New York Aquarium

This holiday season, purchase a toy at our gift shop for donation and receive a voucher for one free general admission ticket to the New York Aquarium. (max. 4 vouchers per family)

Prospect Park Zoo

The Prospect Park Zoo is Temporarily Closed for Storm-Related Repairs.

Queens Zoo

This holiday season, purchase a toy at our gift shop for donation and receive a voucher for one free general admission ticket to the Queens Zoo. (max. 4 vouchers per family)

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