zoo School

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Participants will have a unique opportunity to experience The Zoo with a Zoo educator by their side! These hour-long programs offer children a chance to interact closely with a variety of Zoo ambassador animals while also participating in The Zoo's two-time national-award-winning Kids Go Wild curriculum. Each session includes a STEAM activity that meets Massachusetts state education standards in literacy, science, math, engineering or art.


Zoo School serves children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 years old may participate but must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times; all children attending a Zoo School lesson must be paid for.


All sessions run from 10-11 a.m. at The Zoo in Forest Park.

COST:

Members: $30 per person/per program
Non-members: $35 per person/per program
Maximum enrollment: 10 participants per program

October dates and topics:

  • Tuesday, October 27: Endangered species

    Learn about the challenges our endangered wildlife face and how conservation efforts help protect vulnerable animals and their habitats. 

  • Thursday, October 29: Natures recyclers

    Explore the science of decomposition. Participants will learn to identify key decomposers such as isopods, worms, and beetles and understand the vital role these organisms play in nutrient recycling and sustainable gardening. 

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November Dates & topics:

  • Thursday, November 5: Living dinosaurs

    Discover the evolutionary link between ancient theropods and modern birds and reptiles by exploring their adaptations. 

  • Thursday, November 12: Domestic vs. wild vs. feral

    Do you know the difference between a wild vs. feral species? Explore the boundaries of animal life by comparing domesticated, wild, and feral animals. 

  • Thursday, November 19: Life cycles

    Explore how living things grow, change, and thrive over time. This program will guide participants through the transformations of plants and animals. 

December Dates & topics:

  • Thursday, December 3: Winter changes

    Discover how animals survive and adapt when the cold weather arrives through migration, hibernation, and physical changes. 

  • Thursday, December 10: Zoo diets

    Learn what goes into prepping diets for our 200+ animal residents. 

  • Thursday, December 17: Enrichment

    Work alongside our education team to learn  how to design, create, and implement engaging enrichment activites to stimulate growth and curiosity for some of our animal residents here at the Zoo.