Staten Island Zoo is just a hive of activity this February.
On Feb. 2, Charles G. Hogg, AKA, Staten Island Chuck, pops out of his den to look for his shadow. Immediately following the groundhog’s grand appearance, visitors are invited to share a breakfast at the Zoo Cafe.
On Feb. 22, children can take a tour of the animal kitchen and help the staff prepare breakfast for the zoo’s residents. After meeting some of the denizens up close and personal, children can enjoy a breakfast of their own.
The zoo’s gates open on Feb. 2 at 6:30 am, with festivities with Chuck beginning at 7 am. Breakfast follows. Admission is free to view Chuck. Admission to breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for children 3 to 5 years old, and free for children younger than 3. Reservations are required for the breakfast.
Breakfast with the Beasts on Feb. 22 runs from 9:30 to 11 am. Admission is $15 for zoo members, and $17 for non members. The event is suitable for children 5 years and older. Sorry, no younger siblings. A paying adult must accompany a child. Pre-registration before Feb. 19 is required.
Staten Island Zoo [614 Broadway at Martling Avenue in West Brighton, (718) 442–3174; www.statenislandzoo.org].
