Central Park Zoo School: Programs for Class Visits
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Programs for Lil’ Explorers
• Colorful Creatures (Pre-K)
Children learn how critter colors are essential for survival. We’ll introduce them to live animals whose colors help them blend in with their surroundings or warn predators away. A classroom scavenger hunt, a colorful craft, and other activities are part of the program.
• Barnyard Bonanza (Pre-K)
Experience the farm without leaving the city! Students learn about farm life with classic songs, activities, and a book about barnyard sounds. Children also feed and pet farm critters in the Tisch Children’s Zoo.
• Exploring the Rain Forest (Pre-K & K)
Journey through the tropics and learn about wildlife of the rain forest. Introduce your students to the wonders of the jungle with songs, live animals, and a wild craft.
Elementary Programs
• Head for Home (K & 1st Grade)
What does an animals need to survive in the wild? Students learn about the unique relationships between animals and their habitats. Participatory activities, live animals, and an engaging zoo visit will help them discover the diversity of the natural world.
• Penguin Pals (K & 1st Grade)
Students play penguin games and touch penguin feathers as part of an interactive lesson about these flightless birds. They’ll also get to observe the penguins as they splash, dive, and porpoise in their exhibit.
• Marvelous Mammals (K–3rd Grade)
Students develop their sorting and observation skills, learn about classification, and meet furry friends. Kindergarteners and first graders visit the Tisch Children’s Zoo and feed the goats! Older groups discuss mammal misfits.
• Hooray for Herpetology! (K–3rd Grade)
Young scientists will hop right into this program that examines reptiles and amphibians. Live animal guests help to demonstrate the differences and similarities between theses groups.
• Trekking the Tropics (1st–6th Grades)
Students will be amazed at the wonders of the rain forest in this program about its ecosystems, animals, and products. They’ll also meet tropical critters! Programs for older students include discussions and activities about endangered animals and conservation.
• Habitat Adventure (2nd–6th Grades)
Animals need food, water, shelter, and space to survive. Students learn what happens when one of these resources disappears. Close-up encounters with native animals demonstrate some of the challenges local wildlife face.
• Polar Expedition (2nd–6th Grades)
Students discover what it takes to survive the harsh conditions of the poles. Participatory activities help them learn about geography and adaptations. We also cool off with the penguins to enhance observation skills.
Middle School & High School Programs
Custom programs can be designed to meet your curriculum objectives. Please call us at 212-439-6583, Ext. #4 to speak with an instructor for details.
Program Fees
Effective September 2007, the program fee is $130 per class.
