Summer Programs
Julie Larsen Maher © WCS
The Queens Zoo is offering NEW programs for your children and teens this summer.
Toddler Time Camp
Join us each day for an hour-long opportunity for children and their caregivers to meet the wonderful furry, scaly, feathery animals in the zoo. Live animals, movement, musical activities, and a craft are part of the fun.
| Ages: |
2 - 3 with caregiver |
| Dates: |
July 2, 3, 5 & 7 |
| Times: |
10:30 – 11:30 am |
| Fee: |
Members $90; Non-members $110 for all sessions |
Kinderzoo
In this 5-day camp, we'll explore animal colors, animal families and what animals eat! Crafts, hands-on activities, and animal guests are all part of the fun!
| Ages: |
4 - 5 years old |
| Dates: |
Session I - June 25 – June 29 |
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Session II - August 27 – 31 |
| Times: |
9 am – 1pm |
| Fee: |
Members $250; Non-Members $275 per session |
Week of Wildlife
During this 5-day adventure we'll explore animal groups including mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians. We'll also learn about invertebrates and decomposition and learn how to care for a compost bin!
| Ages: |
6 - 7 years old |
| Dates: |
Session I - July 9 – 13 |
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Session II - July 30 – August 3 |
| Times: |
9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Fee: |
Members $300; Non-Members $325 per session |
Zoo Explorer
Your child is in for a wild adventure! Campers will be immersed into the world of American wildlife through special investigations, interactive games, creative projects, animal guests and much more. Whether they are slithering like a snake or leaping like puma, campers are sure to take an important conservation message home!
| Ages: |
8 - 9 years old |
| Dates: |
July 16 - 20 |
| Times: |
9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Fee: |
Members $300; Non-Members $325 |
Junior Keepers
Want to be a zookeeper when you grow up? Find out about keeper responsibilities in this 5-day program. Meet keepers, go behind-the-scenes and help prepare special treats for several zoo critters. A special focus on exhibits such as pumas, Andean bears or the aviary will inspire the junior keeper to design an exhibit of their own for the end of the week "Exhibit Fair."
| Ages: |
10 - 12 years old |
| Dates: |
July 23 - 27 |
| Times: |
9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Fee: |
Members $300; Non-Members $325 |
Teens Internship
Does your teen have an interest in a career working with wildlife? In this exciting 3-week program, teens learn about how to care for the animals at the Queens Zoo. Each day, they will participate in a variety of activities, meet special guests, and work on projects that will expose them to the world of animals. Interns will also design and conduct an animal behavior study and engage in an urban ecology restoration project. They also have the opportunity to work alongside keepers to care for some of our animals.
| Ages: |
13 -17 years old |
| Dates: |
August 6 – August 24 |
| Times: |
9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Fee: |
Members $1,000; Non-Members $1,250 (for 3-week session) |
Register
To register for any camp program at the Queens Zoo, click here.
Registration is now be accepted through the website. Please follow the instructions in the link above. You will receive an electronic confirmation once your registration and payment have been processed. It will include information regarding program location. If you have any questions regarding registration or programs, please contact the registrar at qzeducation@wcs.org or call 718-271-7361.