July 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm UTC+0
Have you ever seen the magic that goes on inside a beehive? Immerse yourself in this rare opportunity to learn the secrets and wonders of bees. Meet the gentle worker bees making honey, see firsthand that bees are gentler than you may have imagined, and if you’re lucky, say hello to the Queen Bee!
Led by a Bee Conservancy’s staff beekeeper, this hive dive will give an up close and personal view of colony life in TBC’s Bee Sanctuary at Prospect Park Zoo. It will also highlight the bee world beyond honey bees, who only make up 8 of the world’s 20,000 bee species! Learn about cavity nesters, ground nesters, and conservation steps you can take to help all bees and their habitats.
You will leave the experience with a deeper appreciation for the tireless and impactful work of bees, which pollinate 1 in 3 bites of food we eat and 80% of the world’s flowering plants.
Meet A Beekeeper will start at 12pm by the zoo’s hives on Discovery Trail, across from the Dingos.
More about this event
- This program is free with admission to Prospect Park Zoo (entry fees may apply).
- This is an outdoor event, please wear comfortable attire and shoes.
- The zoo is open rain or shine, however, if it is raining TBC will reschedule the event, as the hive cannot be opened.
About Your Hosts
The Bee Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting bees, safeguarding the environment, and securing food justice through community-based education, research, habitat creation, and advocacy. TBC currently runs eight Bee Sanctuaries across New York City. The Bee Conservancy’s Hive Dive will be led by our staff beekeepers who maintain the zoo’s honey bee hives.
This event is hosted by Prospect Park Zoo, a member of the Wildlife Conservation Society. These parks inspire the next generation of conservationists while making the future a little safer for wildlife and wild places around the world.
Getting To Prospect Park
The zoo is located at 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY. Please see Plan Your Visit for official information. The Bee Conservancy will be set up near the hives on Discovery Trail.
