September 27, 2021
Know Before You Go!
Are you joining us Sunday, October 17th at the Bronx Zoo for the Annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids? Read below to learn the latest updates and be prepared for the big day:
Driving and Transit Directions
The Bronx Zoo is easy to get to from anywhere in the tri-state area. Click here for both driving and transit directions.
Parking
Parking will be available at the Southern Boulevard Gate at the Bronx Zoo starting at 9:45AM. The cost of parking is not included with your ticket. For exact directions, please plug the following address into your GPS unit: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460.
Check-In
Check in will take place at Parking Lot C at 10AM. Please plan to arrive at the Zoo when parking lot opens. Please note, there will be NO day of registration. You must register in advance for this event!
Boo at the Zoo
After the walk, enjoy a day of family fun at the Bronx Zoo’s annual Halloween tradition, Boo at the Zoo. Purchasing additional tickets for Boo at the Zoo is not necessary, as your event tickets will include all day access. Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required.
Walk Route
Bronx Zoo Mask Policy
Masks are required for your visit. Consistent with NYC/State and CDC guidance, masks are required for rides and all indoor areas for all guests over the age of 2 years, regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated guests over the age of 2 years are also required to wear a mask at all outdoor areas where social distancing cannot be maintained. Face coverings remain optional for vaccinated guests in outdoor areas. Please note: Vaccination will be required for all guests 12+ to enter indoor exhibits. Guests will be checked upon entry of the zoo, and given an indoor exhibit access wristband in addition to ours.
Special Guests
This year we will be honoring community leader and a true friend of St. Mary’s Kids, Robert Heicklen. Robert has been a consistent presence in the lives of the children at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children and has been a leader in St. Mary’s fundraising, including participating annually in the Big Hearts Walk.
To honor the courageous children that we walk for every year, eight of St. Mary’s Kids have been selected to lead our Walk as Grand Marshals: Alessia, James, Adalynn, Sam, Easton, Gabriel, Adiv and Noah.
