December School Vacation Week

Ready to have a wildly fun time during school vacation? Join us for an action-packed December school break at Zoo New England! Our Zoos are the ultimate playground for learning about amazing animals while having an absolute blast!

Each day is its own unique session, so you can join us for one day, or all three! Each day will focus on a different theme and children will get the opportunity to see animals up-close while learning all about them! These sessions are offered to participants ages 7-10.

Taught by Zoo educators, classes include hands-on activities, discussion, animal encounters and behind-the-scenes experiences. Each program includes progressive program topics focused on teaching students about animals and their interactions within their ecosystems.

Franklin Park Zoo

Our theme for December vacation week is "Around the World." We'll travel to different countries each day to learn what various animal habitats are like, which animals live there, how these animals are important to their ecosystems, and more! Travel the world with us or just come along to one destination. For however long you choose to join us, welcome aboard!

Dates:

Wednesday, 12/27: Africa
Thursday, 12/28: South America
Friday, 12/29: Australia

Time:
9:00am-3:00pm

Price:
Members: $80 | Non-members: $90

Ages & Capacity:
Ages 7-10
Up to 15 participants per day

Extended Care:

Morning care: Drop off between 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
After care: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Call upon arrival to pick up.
Cost: $15 for morning care, $15 for after care.

Stone Zoo

Dates:

Tuesday, 12/26: Canada
Wednesday, 12/27: Mexico
Thursday, 12/28: Brazil

Time:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price:
Members: $80 | Non-members: $90

Ages & Capacity:
Ages 7-10
Up to 15 participants per day

Extended Care:

Morning care: Drop off between 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
After care: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Call upon arrival to pick up.
Cost: $15 for morning care, $15 for after care.

Leaders in Training (LITs):

We’re looking for program participants ages 12-14 who would like to join us to provide some hands-on support for our 7-10 year old participants. Your role is to sit with them, help them with crafts & activities, and begin to learn what it may be like to work with younger children.

All information regarding price, time of program, and extended care are the same for our LITs as well.

Ages & Capacity:
Ages 12-14
Capacity: 2 per day

Safety Information & Cancellation Policy

Classes will be limited to 15 participants. These classes will be held indoors, with certain activities and zoo walks held outdoors. Mask wearing during our program for all participants and staff will be optional. Due to new COVID-19 regulations, we are not able to offer opportunities to touch any of our ambassador animals we will be meeting. Please note, parent/guardian and unregistered friend/sibling attendance is not permitted.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations may be made more than two weeks prior to the program and will receive a 75% refund.
Cancellations made with two weeks or less notice prior to the program will receive a 25% refund.
A transfer to a similar program may be possible if requested at least 48 hours in advance. A small fee will be charged for any change in your registration.
No refunds will be given to no-shows