Central Park Zoo
Children Programs
Junior Keepers (K - 2nd):
Calling all Junior Keepers! In this hands-on program, you'll discover what it takes to tackle the daily responsibilities of Central Park Zoo Keepers. We'll play animal care themed games, meet a small ambassador animal, and visit zoo exhibits as part of our training! Price is per session.
Grades: K - 2nd
| Price: | $48 members $60 regular |
| Sundays: | 9/17: Tropical Animals 12/3: Magnificent Mammals 1/7: Polar Zone 2/4: Aquatic Avengers |
| Saturdays: | 3/2: Doctor Zoolittle 4/13: What's for Lunch? |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Junior Keepers (3rd - 5th grade):
Calling all Junior Keepers! In this hands-on program, you'll discover what it takes to tackle the daily responsibilities of Central Park Zoo Keepers. We'll play animal care themed games, meet a small ambassador animal, and visit zoo exhibits as part of our training! Price is per session.
Grades: 3rd - 5th
| Price: | $48 members $60 regular |
| Saturdays: | 9/23: Exotic and Endangered 11/4: Animal Behavior 12/9: Polar Protectors 1/13: Aquatic Science 2/3: Animal Husbandry |
| Sundays: | 3/3: Ambassador Animals 4/14: Master Zoo Chef 5/5: Habitat Engineers |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
Zookeeping 101 (6th to 8th 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: 6th-8th
| Price: | $48 members $60 regular |
| Dates / Themes: | Sundays, 10/15: Intro to Zookeeping 11/19: Animal Behaviorists 1/21: Aquatic Science Saturday, 12/16: Animal Health and Nutrition |
| Time: | 9:00am - 10:30am |
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: | Saturdays, 2/17: Intro to Zookeeping 5/11: Animal Health and Nutrition Sundays, 3/10: Animal Behaviorists 4/7: Aquatic Scientists |
| 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
Please visit the Central Park Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.
