**Trailside is excited to undergo construction of new animal habitats! Due to active construction along the trail, Trailside will be closed to the public periodically. Please visit our website (https://www.trailsidemuseumsandzoo.org/) for up-to-date closure information. The website will be updated by 9:00 AM daily.**
Open daily 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The bears and coyotes go off exhibit by 4:00, and the museums close at 4:15 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
**Trailside is excited to undergo construction of new animal habitats! Due to active construction along the trail, Trailside will be closed to the public periodically. Please visit our website (https://www.trailsidemuseumsandzoo.org/) for up-to-date closure information. The website will be updated by 9:00 AM daily.**
To enter the Bear Mountain State Park via bus, please obtain a permit at least 2 weeks in advance. Call 845-786-2701 ext. 244 for bus permit application.
$60.00 per bus for non-profit organizations with 501 (c) (3) form from IRS.
$100.00 per bus all other groups (family, friends, companies).
$10/vehicle at Bear Mountain State Park parking lot.
Allow 20 minutes to walk from parking lots to Trailside. Allow 1 to 2 hours for your visit at Trailside. The bears and coyotes go off exhibit and the museums close at 3:45 pm.
School Visits, Field Trips & Tours
Trailside Museums & Zoo will not be scheduling weekday group visits during this phase of the construction project. Please contact Trailside Environmental Educator Chris O'Sullivan at 845-786-2701 x 293 or chris.osullivan@parks.ny.gov to schedule your school or other group visit, even if you are not interested in a tour. Educational tours may be available for smaller groups. Please make your plans at least 4 weeks in advance of your visit to Trailside.