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February School Vacation Week

Each day is its own unique session, so you can join us for one day, or all five! 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 6-9. 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.

Class Size and Safety Information:

Classes are limited to 20 participants and held indoors, with certain activities and zoo walks held outdoors. Please note, parent/guardian and unregistered friend/sibling attendance is not permitted.

Program Details:

Our theme for February vacation week is Coverings! We'll investigate the different kinds of coverings that our animal friends have through exploration, games and activities!

• Monday (2/17): Fuzzy Fur
• Tuesday (2/18): Smooth Scales
• Wednesday (2/19): Flying Feathers
• Thursday (2/20): Shiny Shells
• Friday (2/21): Slimy Skin

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Price:

• Members: $70
• Non-members: $80

Ages & Capacity:

• Ages 6-9
• Up to 20 participants per day

Extended Care:

• Morning care: Drop off between 8:00-8:15am
• After care: 3:00-4:00 pm. Call upon arrival to pick up

Cost: $20 for morning care, $20 for after care

Lunch:

Lunch is available for purchase during each day of vacation week! Lunch purchase is completely optional. If you choose not to purchase lunch for your child on a given day, you’ll be asked to send them with lunch.

Franklin Park Zoo options include:

• Cheeseburger
• Hot Dog
• Slice of Cheese Pizza
• Sunflower Butter & Jelly Sandwich
• Gluten-Free Cheeseburger
• Gluten-Free Hot Dog

Stone Zoo options include:

• Chicken Salad Sandwich
• Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
• Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
• Cheese Sandwich

All lunch options cost $15 and include chips, a cookie and canned water.

Please only choose one lunch option at checkout. Changes, updates or new purchases of lunch orders cannot be made within five days of your child’s program.

Cancellations:

If you need to cancel your registration more than one week before the date of your child's session, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged to your account. If you cancel with less than one 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.

To cancel or request a transfer please contact Education@zoonewengland.org

Winter Storm Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy

We take safety seriously – for participants, Zoo visitors, staff and for our animals. In the event of an incoming winter storm, Zoo staff may decide to cancel a vacation day/private program. In addition to our education team, the Zoo’s snow team keeps a close eye on the impending storm. The decision may be made to open the Zoo as usual, have a delayed opening, or close for the day depending on the severity of the storm and the subsequent clean up. We reserve the right to cancel a program by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the program. If we decide we must cancel a program day due to situations beyond our control, we will issue a credit for your program, to be used towards another one of Zoo New England’s education programs.