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!
K - 2nd graders
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!
SATURDAYS
9/27: Tropical Animals
10/25: Children's Zoo
11/22: Magnificent Mammals
1/31: What's for Lunch?
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.
3rd - 5th graders
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
10/18: Exotic and Endangered
2/28: Animal Husbandry
5/9: Habitat Adventure
SUNDAYS
11/16: Animal Behaviorists
12/7: Polar Protectors
1/11: Ambassador Animals
$65 non-member / $52 member
This is a drop off program.
9th - 12th grade
SUNDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am
Intro to ZooKeeping: 9th - 12th grade
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.
DATE: 11/23
$65 non-member / $52 member
This is a drop off program.
6th - 8th grade
SATURDAY, 9:00am - 10:30am
Intro to ZooKeeping: 6th -8th grade
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.
DATE: 2/7
$65 non-member / $52 member
This is a drop off program.
