Staten Island fun this weekend: Groundhog Day at the Staten Island Zoo, local concert and more!

New York’s Staten Island Enjoy a weekend full of groundhog day excitement, local music, and animal adventure at events in your area.

Saturday

Winter Birds Birdwatching February 1, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Take a guided birding trip with Urban Park Rangers! Discover the city’s top locations for migratory bird viewing, including winter waterfowl and forest species. It’s ideal for beginners of all ability levels!

Cost of admission: free

Location: Silver Lake Park near the intersection of Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road

Sunday

Groundhog Day at the Staten Island Zoo, February 2, 7:30–8:30 a.m.

Come to the annual Groundhog Day Ceremony at the Staten Island Zoo, where you can meet the legendary Staten Island Chuck! Will he forecast six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Find out when Chuck makes his major decision at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy an exciting morning with special visitors, such as community leaders and local politicians, as well as student involvement from Susan E. Wagner High School, who will assist in monitoring Chuck’s forecast all season long. Local theater stars James McKeon and Cara S. Liander will emcee this year’s event, which is sure to be plenty of humor and vigor. Don’t pass on this fascinating custom!

Cost of admission: free

Location: Broadway and Clove Roads at the Staten Island Zoo (gates open at 7:30 a.m.)

Hibernation Hike on Groundhog Day, February 2, 10–11 a.m.

This morning, did Staten Island Chuck see his shadow? Discover more about how different animals spend the winter in parks in New York City by going on this hike. In this informative wildlife viewing excursion, which includes games and activities, you will learn how birds, groundhogs, squirrels, chipmunks, and other creatures endure the cold and snow.

Cost of admission: free

Location: Love Lakes Park, at the intersection of Martling Avenue and Slosson Avenue

February 2, 2 p.m., Staten Island Philharmonic concert.

With a lively program that includes orchestral performances by Tottenville students as well as pieces by Dr. Howard Fox, Steven Liotta, Julie Maniscalco, and Michael Sirotta, the Staten Island Philharmonic is showcasing local talent at Tottenville High School!

Cost of admission: free

The address is Tottenville High School.