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Croton Point Nature Center, zoo or aquarium in Croton-On-Hudson
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Zoos & Aquariums

Croton Point Nature Center

📍 Croton-On-Hudson, NY
4.7(157 Google)
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Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Croton Point Nature Center in Croton-on-Hudson sits inside the five-hundred-acre Croton Point Park along the Hudson River. Grandparents and grandchildren can step inside to see exhibits on local plants, wildlife, river specimens, and Native American history, alongside hands-on activities. Outside, families can wander along four miles of river shoreline, explore walking trails, and visit a meadow filled with birds and butterflies. During winter visits, you might even spot bald eagles. Maps, information, and restrooms are available in the building.

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Hours, prices, programs, and accessibility can change. Confirm time-sensitive details with the venue before leaving.

Grandparent-Friendly Details

Noise level
Usually moderate noise
Typical visit
Usually about 2.5hr

Typical for this kind of place. Not recorded for this venue.

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to Croton Point Nature Center

Animal Bingo
Spot: a sleeping animal, one eating, one near water, one with babies, and the biggest animal you see all day.
Animal Olympics
Debate: which animal in the zoo would win at running? Swimming? Climbing? Best argument wins.
Sketch an Animal
Bring a small notebook. Spend 5 minutes sketching one animal each. No talent required — effort counts.
Zookeeper Questions
Make up what you think the zookeeper's daily job involves. What's the hardest part? The best part?
Feeding Time Watch
Find out what time a feeding happens before you arrive and make it the anchor of the day.
Free printable: Zoo Animal Bingo
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Budget & Insider Tips

Grandparent Money Tips
  • •Annual memberships pay for themselves in 2 visits and often include reciprocal entry at other zoos and aquariums nationwide.
  • •Pack your own snacks — zoo food runs 3x the normal price. Most allow outside food at designated picnic areas.
  • •Many zoos offer AARP member discounts alongside military pricing — check before booking online.

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