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'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' will come to life at the Bronx Zoo next year

Expect live shows, interactive play and character meet-and-greets.

Amy Ellison
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Dear parents and families, mark your calendarswe already have plans for you for next summer. The beloved PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is coming to life in zoos across the country starting at the Bronx Zoo in summer 2026. 

The immersive traveling exhibit, "Daniel Tiger's Grr-ific Day with You," combines the values and life lessons of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood with the mission of zoos to educate young visitors in playful ways, inspiring wildlife advocacy, curiosity and reflection.  

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As families journey through the bilingual English-Spanish experience, they will enjoy activities inspired by the showDaniel Tiger's signature strategies to introduce life lessons are paired with wildlife exploration. Participants can learn about animals through interactive play and enjoy photo opportunities with Daniel and his friends. 

"Daniel Tiger brings a message of imagination, learning and discovery that aligns beautifully with our mission and we're thrilled to be where this new adventure begins," Meghann Kelley-DiSalvo, the Wildlife Conservation Society's Director of Marketing said in a statement. 

A cartoon tiger family sitting in a cart together
Photograph: Courtesy of Fred Rogers Productions

The experience includes a live show featuring Daniel and Katerina Kittycat as they explore habitats around the world. Guests can also participate in character meet-and-greets and purchase Daniel Tiger merchandise.

The event is made possible through a partnership between the educational experts at Fred Rogers Productions and the entertainment gurus at RWS Global. Fred Rogers Productions was founded by Fred Rogers in 1971 as the non-profit producer of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for PBS. 

"Fred Rogers Productions strives to create media and experiences that model kindness, respect, and an enthusiasm for learning, and our partnership with RWS delivers on that mission in a way that meets families where they are," said Christopher Arnold, the COO of Fred Rodgers Productions. 

Stay tuned for more details and opening dates as we get closer to summer 2026. 

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