Central Park Zoo
Children Programs

Zookeeping 101 (9th to 12th grade)

Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test in our new career focused program. Do you dream of a career with animals? During this program, participants explore different aspects of animal care, test your skills, and meet animals and their keepers. Participants will participate in husbandry tasks for animals, explore the Zoo, and meet a small ambassador animal in the classroom during the program. Price is per session.

Grades: 9th-12th

Price: $48 members
$60 regular
Dates / Themes: Saturday
5/11: Animal Health and Nutrition
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email cpzeducation@wcs.org


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