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 working with Zoo animals and what paths they may take to work at the Zoo one day!
Age: 6th-8th graders
Dates: October 26th, November 23rd, December 21st
Times: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $65 for members, $75 for non-members
Capacity: 12
How do you teach an animal to receive vaccines, open their mouths or go into a crate without touching them? These are just some of the things that we teach our animals to do here at the zoo. Join us for our October session to learn about how we train our animals and why it’s so important. Maybe this will spark your interest in animal behavior as a future career!
What do paper mache, diet presentation and a pool all have in common? They’re all different forms of enrichment, of course! In today’s session we’ll be learning about the importance of giving our animals enrichment and what items we can and cannot give to them. You may even be able to implement some of the things you learn with your dogs and cats at home!
Want to learn more about the different career paths you could take to work in the zoo? In our final session in 2025, join us to learn about the zoo career opportunities that could await you, with a close look at veterinary sciences!
Classes are limited to 12 participants and held indoors, with certain activities and zoo walks held outdoors.
Parent/guardian and unregistered sibling/friend attendance is not permitted.
- If you need to cancel your registration more than 1 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 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.
- To cancel or request a transfer please contact Lexi at SZcamp@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.
