Tricks of Animal Training
Ever wonder how the keepers train the sea lions? Want to learn how to teach your pet to do a cool trick? Learn the tricks of the trade with a professional trainer in this motivating program. Learn what a clicker is and how it works. Learn what it means to target train and end the program by watching our keepers interact with the animals during a live training demonstration. You’ll also receive a clicker at the end of the class.
7–12
Date & Time: Saturday, April 10; 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Fee: $40 members, $45 non-members
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Junior Keepers: Snow LeopardLearn about the zoo’s newest residents, the snow leopards. Make delicious treats for big cats Zoe and Chocolate, meet the their keeper, and participate in a snow leopard tracking activity.
Ages: 6–10
Date & Time: Saturday, April 24 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Fee: $40 members, $45 non-members
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Photo SafariLean the ins and outs of wildlife photography in this introduction to photography class. First, we'll teach you what makes a good picture, then we'll head out into the zoo for a photo safari. This two-part class includes an animal guest and a photo art project.
Note: Participants must bring a digital camera.Ages: 10–12
Dates & Times: Sunday, April 25; 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & Sunday, May 2; 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Must attend both sessions)
Fee: $60 members, $65 non-members
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Junior Keepers: Tropic ZoneDiscover what it's like to take care of the hundreds of animals living in the zoo’s Tropic Zone. You’ll participate in the early morning bird census and watch the animals eat their breakfast. Afterward, you'll head behind the scenes for a tour of the zoo’s kitchen.
Ages: 6-10
Date & Time: Saturday, May 8; 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Fee: $40 members, $45 non-members
Register now online or by mail.
To register for a program, please fill out the online registration form or download the pdf form and it mail to the Central Park Zoo Education Department 830 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10065. Please include your payment for requests by mail. If registering through the web, the registrar will contact you to obtain your credit card information.
Registration will be accepted via the web and mail. No drop-in 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.