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Learn how to care for and interact with a variety of animals in the heart of NYC with animal care classes, where young participants will gain hands-on experience and knowledge about feeding, grooming, and handling pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds.

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Wildlife Careers Series (Ages 10-12)

WCS Zoos

Roll up your sleeves and get messy! Jr. Keepers will get up close to animals and see what it takes to be a keeper at the Queens Zoo.Domestic Animal Keeper - March 1, 8, 15, 22Join us each week for an opportunity to shadow an animal keeper in the Domestic Area of the Zoo. We will meet some staff that care for our animals, learn about animal exhibits and discover what training and education is needed to care for our amazing Education animals in the...

(8) All levels 10 - 12 years old
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Zoofari Day Camp: Nature Explorers (Grades 1-5)

WCS Zoos

No School? Come to Zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled one-day Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters. Nature Explorers Attention explorers! At Nature Explorers Camp, we'll get up-close to all the wonders Central Park has to offer, including flora and fauna, exhibit visits, and animal encounters. Warning - explorers might get messy! This day camp is for children in 1st - 5th grades.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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School Break Day Camp: Zoo York State of Mind (1st-5th)

WCS Zoos

School Break Day Camp: Zoo York State of Mind (1st-5th Grade) Campers will explore the Zoo in a wild scavenger hunt to determine which Zoo animals have what it takes to live right here in New York. Is there food, water and shelter to keep them here or do they need extra help? Build a model habitat that might support your favorite local animal. This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grade.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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School Break Camp: Zoo-dunit Mystery (Grades 1-5)

WCS Zoos

No School? Join us for a fun filled one-day Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters. A mystery is afoot in this one-day camp! The Zoo was visited by a mysterious guest who left behind some interesting clues! Campers will meet animals up close and become Zoo detectives by investigating animal scat, footprints, and more as they help us solve this mystery and identify these sneaky visitors. This program...

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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School Break Camp: Wild Migration (Grades 1-5)

WCS Zoos

School Break Day Camp: Go the Distance - Wild Migration When an animal can't find food or shelter sometimes they just have to go somewhere else. Campers will explore how birds and other animals move great distances to find the things that they need to survive. Sometimes they could use our help too. Design some amazing ways that we can help animals migrate safely. This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grade.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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Jr. Zoo Club: Series (Ages 2-4 w/ Caregiver)

WCS Zoos

Join us for the Jr. Zoo Club Series where you and your little one will make new friends and meet special animal guests! Each morning will include treats your child can feed to barn or pond animals. There’s always a new adventure in Jr. Zoo Club! This program is for families with children ages 2-4. One ticket for the series of classes covers one adult and one child. You may purchase one additional child ticket during registration.

(8) All levels 2 - 4 years old
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Keeper for a Day: Penguins (2nd-5th Grade)

WCS Zoos

Calling all future animal keepers! Join us as we explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close. Has your child ever wondered how we take care of the penguins at the Aquarium? Join us as we explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close. This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible....

(8) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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Keeper for a Day: Sharks (Grades 2-5)

WCS Zoos

Calling all future animal keepers! Join us as we explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close. Has your child ever wondered how we take care of the sharks and rays at the Aquarium? Join us as we explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close. This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible....

(8) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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Keeper for a Morning: Predators (Ages 5-10)

WCS Zoos

Find out what it's like to be a wild animal keeper at the Prospect Park Zoo in this new 90 minute workshop. Full of special experiences, animal encounters, and an opportunity to make special treats for the animals, children and caregivers will get a glimpse of what it's like to care for the amazing animals here at the Zoo! Participants will learn about fierce carnivores like the Pallas Cats and Dingoes and help keep their predatory instincts...

(8) All levels 5 - 10 years old
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Family Zoo Explorers (Ages 1-5 w/ Caregiver)

WCS Zoos

Family Zoo Explorers is a program designed for early learners to explore through play and observation. Each session includes a tour, free-play experiences, and a personal animal encounter. Topics change monthly and explore seasonal highlights of the Queens Zoo. Ticket include one caregiver and child. One caregiver is required to attend with each registered child. 

(8) All levels 1 - 5 years old
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Mini Marine Explorers: Sea School (Ages 0-5)

WCS Zoos

Play, move, and explore the Aquarium with your toddler. Each week we will visit an exhibit, play, and meet an animal. Bring your small fry for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through the new PlayQuarium and our other exhibits with your young aquarist before the Aquarium opens. Each week we will explore and learn about life under the sea, play together, and meet an ocean animal. This ticket is for one child age 0-5...

(8) All levels 1 - 5 years old
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Family Camp: Animals of the Americas (All Ages)

WCS Zoos

In this camp, we'll explore our furry, feathered and scaly friends who call different parts of the Americas home! We'll explore exhibits, talk with keepers and get some exclusive behind-the-scenes views. We'll also play games and meet animals up close. Tickets are sold per person and children must be accompanied by an adult.

(8) All levels 6 and older
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Jr. Zoo Club: 1 Day (Ages 2-4 w/ Caregiver)

WCS Zoos

Join us for the Jr. Zoo Club 1 Day classes where you and your little one will make new friends and meet special animal guests! Each morning will include treats your child can feed to barn or pond animals. There’s always a new adventure in Jr. Zoo Club! Thursday Dates: Rockin' in the Rainforest - November 11, 2021 Desert Dwellers - November 18, 2021 Things with Wings - December 2, 2021 Slimy and Slithery - December 9, 2021 Primate Party...

(8) All levels 2 - 4 years old
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Keeper for a Day (Grades K-3)

WCS Zoos @ 64th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY

Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test during this hands-on, interactive program. Your Jr Keeper will get to test their skills during this hands-on, interactive program, going behind the scenes to learn about the daily responsibilities of Central Park Zoo Keepers. November 21, 2021 Junior Keepers: Children's Zoo December 12, 2021 Junior Keepers: Mammals This experience is for children in K-3rd grade....

(8) All levels 5 - 9 years old
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Keeper for a Day (Grades 4-8)

WCS Zoos @ 64th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY

Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test during this hands-on, interactive program. Roll up your sleeves and get messy! Keepers-in-Training will get up close to animals, meet zookeepers and see what it takes to care for the animals at the Central Park Zoo. November 13, 2021 Keeper-in-Training: Animal Behavior December 4, 2021 Keeper-in-Training: Polar This experience is for children in 4th-8th grade....

(8) All levels 10 - 14 years old
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