Adult Programs

SATURDAYS or SUNDAYS, 8:30am - 10:30am

Zookeeping for Grownups

Do you wish your coworkers had whiskers? Always dreamed of penguin peers? Discover the ins and outs of Animal Care at the Central Park Zoo as you live out your childhood dream job!

At Zookeeping for Grownups, participants will have hands-on, messy animal experiences at the Central Park Zoo. We will help Zookeepers with everyday chores including cleanup, meal prep, and play time. We'll get up close and personal with small ambassador animals, too. Be prepared to get messy!

SATURDAYS:
10/4 - Intro to Zookeeping
11/8 - Predators and Prey
3/7 - Conservation Science
4/18 - Tropical Animals
5/9 - Animal Behavior
5/16 - Polar Zone

SUNDAYS:
12/21 - Animal Behavior
2/8 - Animal Health and Nutrition

$90 non-member / $72 member

Tickets include admission into the zoo. Price is per date.

SATURDAY, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Woo at the Zoo

Celebrate love in the wildest way this Valentine’s Day with Woo at the Zoo! This fun and educational evening invites couples to learn about the fascinating world of wildlife romance, from unique animal courtship rituals to the vital breeding programs led by the Wildlife Conservation Society to protect endangered species. Enjoy a night of love, laughter, and learning.

DATE: 2/7

$120 non-member / $96 members

Tickets include admission into the zoo.

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 (press 1, then 2 when prompted) or email cpzeducation@wcs.org


Please visit the Central Park Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies.



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