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Wild Explorers

Turn a day off from school into a day of wild discovery! Wild Explorers Days invite students to explore the zoo through hands-on activities, animal encounters, games, and behind-the-scenes adventures. Every session brings a new way to learn, play and get wild!

Program Details: 

These single-day sessions are offered on dates when school is not in session. Taught by Zoo educators, classes include hands-on activities, discussion, animal encounters and behind-the-scenes experiences.  

Registration Note for January's Session: Registration will open in early December, due to a registration software update. 

Location:
Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo

Time:
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Price:
Members: $115 | Non-members: $140

Age Group & Capacity:  
Grades 3-5
Up to 20 participants per day 

Safety Information:
Classes are held outdoors, including zoo walks and activities. Please note, parent/guardian and unregistered friend/sibling attendance is not permitted. 

Program Details

Wild about STEAM: Monday, January 18 

Get wild about science, technology, engineering, art, and math! In Wild About STEAM, discover how these subjects help us understand animals and the natural world through hands-on activities, games and investigations. 

** Registration Note: Registration will open in early December, due to a registration software update.** 

Cancellation Policy  

If you need to cancel your registration more than 1 week before the date of your child's session, 50% of your cost will be refunded. If you cancel with less than 1 weeks’ notice, 25% of your cost will be refunded. 

No refunds will be given to no-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start time. 

Contact Us

Questions for Franklin Park Zoo’s program, contact FPZCamp@zoonewengland.org.
Questions for Stone Zoo's program, contacts SZCamp@zoonewengland.org.