Children's Programs

Plan a wild weekend adventure at the Zoo! Find dates and themes for Junior Keepers (grades K-2nd and 3rd-5th) and Zookeeping 101 (grades 6th-8th and 9th-12th). All programs are drop-off only.

Are you a kid at heart? Don't miss Zookeeping for Grownups, our adult program series!

SELECT SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, 9:00am - 10:30am

Junior Keepers: K- 2nd 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!

SUNDAYS
3/15: Doctor Zoolittle
4/19: Aquatic Avengers
5/17: Home Sweet Home

$65 non-member / $52 member

This is a drop off program.

SELECT WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, 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!

WEDNESDAY
5/27: Animal Health and Nutrition

FRIDAY
3/20: Master Zoo Chef

SATURDAYS
2/28: Animal Husbandry
5/9: Habitat Adventure

SUNDAYS
3/1: Master Zoo Chef

$65 non-member / $52 member

This is a drop off program.

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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