Youth Programs
Karen Tingley ©WCSRegistration for fall and winter classes at the Central Park Zoo begins on September 1st.
Junior Keepers
Roll up your sleeves and help the keepers care for the animals. From studying animal behavior to creating toys for our curious critters, you have a chance to go behind the scenes and find out what a keeper’s job entails.
Ages: 7-10
Dates & Times: Sea Duck Scientists Sunday, October 3 9:30 – 11 AM
Polar Bears Saturday, December 11 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Penguins Saturday, January 15 9:30 – 11 AM
Fee: $50 members, $60 non-members
Be a Wildlife Photographer!
Learn what it takes to get the perfect shot with our resident wildlife photographer, Judith Wolfe. Become a real wildlife photographer with this introductory to photography class. Learn all about what makes a good photo and then go in the zoo and test out your skills in the Tropic Zone before the zoo opens and in the classroom where you’ll meet some animals up close to take their photos.
Personal digital camera required.
To see some of the photography of the instructor, visit her website, www.Judithwolfe.com.
Ages: 7-12
Dates & Times: Sunday, November 14 9:00 -11:00 AM
Fee: $60 members, $70 non-members
Meet a Zoo Vet Tech!
Ever wonder what it would be like to take care of all of the animals in the zoo? Think you might want to be a zoo vet when you grow up? In this program, you’ll get to meet our zoo vet tech, Berni Leahy, to find out what it takes to make sure that all of the animals in the zoo receive the best care. You’ll learn about taking animal x-rays, giving animals medicine, and even caring for animal babies. Our vet tech will also talk about her recent trip to Madagascar where she helped local wildlife vets. The class will also include a behind the scenes visit to the animal clinic.
Ages: 9-12
Dates & Times: Saturday, October 23 10:00 -11:30 AM
Fee: $50 members, $60 non-members
Winter Zoo Camp
Spend your winter break at the Central Park Zoo! During this 2-day winter camp, youngsters will participate in a variety of hands-on activities including live animal encounters, theater performances, crafts, and much more. They’ll also make special winter treats for the zoo animals and meet the polar bears with their keepers.
Snacks will be provided. Children must bring their own lunches.
All children who register for Winter Zoo Camp will be able to early register for 2011 Summer Zoo Camp.
Ages: 6-8
Date & Time: Mon. and Tues., December 27-28; 10:00 AM –3:00 PM
Fee: $150 members; $175 nonmembers
Register
To register for an youth program at the Central Park Zoo, click here.
Online registration begins on September 1st. Registration will be accepted through the website only. No mail or phone registration will be accepted. If you have any questions regarding registration or programs, please contact the registrar at cpzregistration@wcs.org or call 212-439-6583 and press option 4.
Photos ©Judith Wolfe and Julie Larsen Maher ©WCS