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Winter Break Survivor Extreme Habitats (Grades 1-5)

WCS Zoos

No School? Come to Zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters. Brrr! During this four day camp, campers will investigate amazing survival adaptations around the world that help keep animals warm in winter with hands on activities, animal enounters and Zoo visits. This day camp is for children in 1st - 5th grades.  

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

WCS Zoos

It's School Break? Come to Zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled week of Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.Each day campers will explore birds, mammals and reptiles in the Zoo. Through exhibit visits, experiments and upclose encounters, they will learn about adaptations that help animals survive seasons, especially the cold weather. ​This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grades.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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School Break Camp: Be a Wildlife Scientist! (Grade 1-5)

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No School? Join us for a fun filled four-day Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters. Acting as real wildlife scientists, campers will travel each day to a new part of the world where actual WCS researchers protect our planet’s natural spaces. From tropical rainforests to temperate mountains - even our New York City harbors - campers will put their knowledge to the test to help solve conservation challenges....

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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Wildlife Camp Online (1st & 2nd Grades)

WCS Zoos @ Virtual Classroom

Wildlife Camp Online gives your kid opportunities to: Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to animals and exhibits Experience close encounters and deep dives Meet wild animal keepers and scientists Connect with the natural world Collaborate with new friends for life changing experiences Participate in cool science and conservation action And of course have FUN in an active learning environment Animal Olympics Cheetahs can sprint at...

(8) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$275

5 sessions

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Toddler Time (Ages 2-3 with Adult)

WCS Zoos @ 53-51 111th St, Corona, NY

Classes at Central Park Zoo Come play at the Zoo! Join us on this "caregiver and me" 5 session series, where you and your child discover the natural world through animal-themed play and hands-on projects. Each session is led by a Zoo educator and includes an animal guest in the classroom and a guided Zoo visit. Themes: Spring: Scales, Feathers, and Fur - OH MY! Explore the animal kingdom, meeting animals like insects, reptiles, birds, and...

(8) All levels 2 - 3 years old
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$185

6 sessions

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School Break Camp: Spineless Wonders (Grades 1-5)

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No school? Dive into the Aquarium instead! Join us for this two-day exploration of the wild and wonderful invertebrates that fill our oceans like octopus, anemones, and cuttlefish. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit as well as on the beach. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations.This...

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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Zoo Views (Ages 18+)

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

Grab your camera and join our morning photography program to capture the perfect shot! After learning the tricks of the trade from our animal staff, you'll head out to the zoo before it opens to take exclusive photos under the guidance of our resident wildlife photographer. Animals will be enjoying seasonal enrichment with beautiful Central Park as the setting! Please Note: Ticket is per person.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Wildlife Careers Series (Ages 10-12)

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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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Toddler Camp (Ages 2-3 with Adult)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

Animal DefensesCamouflage, claws, and calls, oh my! Learn all about how animals stay safe in the wild at Toddler Camp this summer. Each day, campers and their caregivers will explore a new animal defense through games, stories, and up-close animal encounters!Session A Dates & Times:A1 - June 8-12, 2020; 10:15-11:15A2 - June 8-12, 2020; 11:45-12:45A3 - August 17-21, 2020; 10:15-11:15A4 - August 17-21, 2020; 11:45-12:45Animal ColorsOrange you...

(8) All levels 2 - 3 years old
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$190

5 sessions

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Little Zoo Vets Virtual After Camp (1st - 5th Grade)

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Ever wonder how to perform a dental checkup on a tiger or examine the eyes of a snake? In Little Zoo Vets Virtual After-Camp session, Head Veterinarian Dr. John Sykes will share how he cares for the animals in the zoo. Each virtual session includes live interactions where campers will examine animals’ eyes, blood, teeth and more! Camper must be entering 3rd-5th grade in the fall of 2021. Note: The tech requirements include: computer or tablet...

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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Family Zoo Explorers 6 Day Set (Ages 1-5 w/ Adult)

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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 weekly and explore seasonal highlights of the Queens Zoo. Ticket include one caregiver and child. One caregiver is required to attend with each registered child. If you would like to add on one additional participant, you may do so during check...

(8) All levels 1 - 5 years old
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Zoo Peeps 6 Day Session (Ages 2-3 with Adult)

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Meet a variety of furry, scaly, and feathery Zoo animals in this unique series program for just for toddlers and their caregivers! Each week we will explore a different topic through highly interactive and engaging activities. Session topics include Movin’ with Mammals, Down on the Farm, Birds & Beats, Animals & Art, Spooks & Treats, and Penguin Pals.This ticket is for one child age 2-3 years and a Caregiver. Additional siblings...

(8) All levels 2 - 3 years old
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Zoofari Day Camp: Nature Explorers (Grades 1-5)

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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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The Zoo: Dr. Zoolittle's Family Adventure (Age 5+)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

You and your vets-in-training will gather in our program space for a visit from some animal guests and learn from our knowledgeable educators how our veterinarians care for our animals.  Your family will have fun with imaginary play providing check ups for our plush animals by using stethoscopes, thermometers and scales . Afterwards, you'll get a chance to visit the Wildlife Health Center at the Bronx Zoo!* *If an animal emergency arises,...

(8) All levels 5 and older
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$100
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Sea Squirts: Learning with the Animals (0-5 w/ Adult)

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Bring your small fry for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through our exhibits with your young aquarist before the Aquarium opens. Each week discover the secrets of spineless animals, participate in sensory play, and meet a live animal. This ticket is for one child ages 0-5 and a caregiver.

(8) All levels All ages
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Who's Who in the Zoo! (Pre K - K)

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Calling all animal helpers! During this half day virtual experience, campers will try on different animal careers through games, live animal encounters, and exclusive access to our Zoos and Aquarium. From ambassador to zookeeper, and many jobs in between, we'll have a blast learning and discovering new things! Wildlife Camp Online allows your camper to enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the animals and exhibits at all five of our NYC parks!...

(8) All levels 1 - 5 years old
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School Break Day Camp: Seaside Explorers (1st-5th )

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School Break Day Camp: Seaside Explorers (1st-5th Grade) We'll get up close with local species as we investigate Coney Island Beach together. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close! This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit as well as on the beach. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations. This drop-off program is for children...

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

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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)

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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)

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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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