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Virtual Tours: Zoos, national parks, museums, trips around the world.
The Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx. The zoo is one of the world’s leading international centers for environmental education and a facility for rare and endangered species. It also offers summer camp programs. www.bronxzoo.com
Wave Hill, A Public Garden & Cultural Center, West 249 Street & Independence Avenue (Front Gate), Bronx. www.wavehill.org
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation holds free family events around the five boroughs all year long. Visit the online calendar.
The New York Public Library online events calendar lists free, fun and educational events for families and students at public libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. The Brooklyn Public Library events calendar covers public libraries in Brooklyn.
Time Out New York magazine provides a calendar of current and upcoming fun activities for all ages. Pick up the magazine or visit the kids’ section online at timeoutnewyorkkids.com and timeoutnewyorkkids.com/things-to-do.
For a directory of summer camps and activities at area colleges and universities, visit www.summeroncampus.com.
Humor is a great way to get through a tough situation. Laughter relieves tension, releases endorphins (the feel good chemicals) into your body, and can lighten a situation. So feel free to laugh at the funny memes and TikTok videos coming out!