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Kids Animal Care Classes NYC

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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Conservation in Action (9th - 12th Grade)

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

Our Changing World Calling the next generation of conservation leaders! Teens will spend two weeks learning about global conservation at the Wildlife Conservation Society, through daily keeper work, field investigation, and real-time science research. Together, we will explore how zoos connect to conservation movements around the globe while learning from conservation experts. Participants must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the...

(8) All levels 14 - 18 years old
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$1,750

10 sessions

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Zoo Explorer Prospect (Entering 4th - 6th Grade)

WCS Zoos @ 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Myths, Legends, and Science of the Animal Kingdom How did the turtle get its shell? How did the snake lose its legs? Campers will explore amazing animals in mythology and discover the natural phenomena behind legends and folklore. Through up-close animal encounters, investigations of scientific principles, games, and adventure, campers will uncover the amazing biology behind the adaptations that may have inspired these enduring stories! One...

(8) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$525

5 sessions

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School Break Camp: Animal Architects (Grades 1-5)

WCS Zoos @ 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No School? Join us for a fun filled week at Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters. Animal Architects From birds to prairie dogs the world is full of animal architects who design and build amazing structures for their homes. In this program, your camper will learn about these masters of design. Meet animals, solve design problems, overcome building challenges, and more throughout the week. This program...

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$500

5 sessions

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School Break Camp: Wild Maker Camp (Grades 1-5)

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

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. Campers will explore the unusual and wilder side of science, math and engineering at the Zoo. From making tools to use for animal observation to puzzles and games for animals to play with, campers will get creative with a variety of maker activities.This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grades....

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$500

5 sessions

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Lil Zoo Vets (Ages 8-10)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

In this after-camp class, students will learn about the different aspects of zoo veterinary medicine taught by WCS veterinarian Dr. John Sykes. Classes will involve real veterinary medicine equipment and supplies. Students will gain an appreciation of what zoo veterinarians do every day and how animals at the zoo are cared for.  This class is designed for students entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in the fall of 2020. Program will meet...

(8) All levels 8 - 10 years old
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$300

5 sessions

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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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Zoofari Day Camp: Animal Scientists (Grades 1-5)

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

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. Animal Scientists Being an Animal Scientist is a cool job! In this camp, we'll explore the amazing people who work closely with the animals in our Zoo and around the world. We'll take a close look at a few different scientists who study animals and their habitats. Animal guests, Zoo visits, and hands-on...

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$150
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Stroller Safari (Ages 0-5 w/ Caregiver)

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

Queens Zoo Early Spring - March 7, 2020 Late Spring - May 9, 2020 You and your child will have a chance to bond while singing songs, meeting live animals, sensory play and craft time! Each session will transition from the one before.  Our early childhood programs will help your child build up their skills in learning their numbers, colors, and using their sense of touch, hearing, feeling and smelling!    Please Note: *Ticket...

(8) All levels 1 - 5 years old
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$185

6 sessions

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Kinderzoo Half Day (Entering Pre-K4 or K)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

1/2 Day Kinderzoo: Animals A to Z From Anteaters to Zebras, we'll use the alphabet to explore "Animals A to Z". Your camper will discover the diversity of animals found on our planet through games, dramatic play, art, and sensory exploration. Daily exhibit visits and up close animal encounters will then bring concepts to life! This camp is not in session July 2 or 3. This camp is designed for pre-school and rising Kindergarten campers, campers...

(8) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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$175

3 sessions

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Stroller Safari (10 months - 3 w/ Caregiver)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

Come play and learn all about wildlife in our Stroller Safari series. Looking for a creative and fun class for you and your little one? Come learn all about wildlife in our Stroller Safari program where you and your child will meet an animal up close, enjoy a guided tour of an exhibit, and engage in multiple activities, including sensory, art, dramatic and game play! Please Note: This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair...

(8) All levels 1 - 3 years old
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$125

4 sessions

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Caring for Wildlife (Grades 3-5)

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

Make a resolution to help care for wild animals everywhere. Together we will learn about our local wildlife through games and activities that will give us insight on animal concerns around the world. All school break camps include time in the Zoo, up-close animal experiences, hands-on activities, and a snack! This camp is for children in grades 3rd-5th. Children must bring their own nut-free lunches.

(8) All levels 8 and older
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$100
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School Break Day Camp-MLK Jr Day (K-4Th Grade)

WCS Zoos @ 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a fast paced one-day Zoo camp where campers investigate the science of Zoos - from anatomy to zoology! This day is filled with hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters. This camp is for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Snacks will be provided. Children must bring their own nut-free lunches.

(8) All levels 5 - 10 years old
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$125
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Animal Island (Grades K - 6)

Wagner College Lifelong Learning

Calling all creature-loving kids to Challenge Island’s® Animal Island adventure! You and a tribe of friends will engineer your way through the Animal Kingdom exploring life in diverse habitats - from oceans to rainforests to deserts to ice to the pets that live in our homes. A wildly exciting time awaits every boy and girl on Challenge Island's® Animal Island! Please read:  Tuition includes materials that will be shipped to student's...

(5) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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School Break Camp: Sensational Sharks (Grades 1-5)

WCS Zoos @ 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Uncover the secrets of sharks and the scientists who research and protect them. 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 in 1st-5th grades.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$100
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School Break Camp: Inspired by Nature (Grades 1-5)

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

Animals had them first. From parachutes to velcro, campers will discover some amazing animal adaptations and learn how inventors and engineers have taken inspiration from nature to solve some human needs. This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grade.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$120
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School Break Camp: Bridges for Wildlife (Grades 1-5)

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

Bridges for Wildlife (or How to help a chicken cross the road) Animals are always on the move and sometimes that means they need to cross roads. Learn how people engineer crossings to help animals go over or under roads. See real world examples and build your own model wildife crossing. This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grade.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$120
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School Break Camp: Can You Run the Zoo? (Grades 1-5)

WCS Zoos @ 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No School? Join us for a fun filled one-day Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters. Join us for a fast paced, one-day Zoo camp where campers explore many of the jobs it takes to run a Zoo! From Artists to Zookeepers, there’s a role for everyone. This day is filled with hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters. This program includes walking outside on uneven surfaces. This...

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$120
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The Zoo: Exhibit Design (Ages 8 and up)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

Ever wonder what goes into building the perfect exhibit for a zoo animal? Find out in this program where you and your family will meet animal guests, explore an exhibit to look for hidden design features, go backstage to tour our design department and meet one of our exhibit design experts! This program is for families with children ages 8 and up. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

(8) All levels 8 and older
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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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