Give Back

This year, for everyone’s health and safety, the zoos and aquarium can only accept toys for donation that have been purchased on site at the Prospect Park Zoo. Toy purchases from outside the parks cannot be accepted for donation.

WCS Toy Drive

Thank you for joining the Prospect Park Zoo in our effort to collect toys for families of New Yorkers in need this holiday season.

From December 1 through December 31, toys can be purchased for donation at the New York Aquarium gift shop.

For every toy purchased as a donation, receive a voucher for one free general admission ticket to the New York Aquarium. (max. 4 vouchers per family). Vouchers will be valid for redemption from 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2026.