zoo School

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 homeschoolers 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.

COST:

Members: $30 per person/per program

OR $170 for all 6 programs/per person ($10 discount)

Non-members: $35 per person/per program

OR $200 for all 6 programs/per person ($10 discount)

Maximum enrollment: 10 participants per program

Session dates and topics:

  • Tuesday, September 15: What a water-full world

    Every drop of water on Earth continuously moves and changes between liquid, ice, and vapor. Discover how human water use impacts the water cycle and how we can help conserve water. 

  • Thursday, September 17: Discover diversity

    Explore the different ecosystems with a walk around Forest Park. Find and identify the organisms that live in the ponds and trees around the park. 

  • Tuesday, September 22: Grow wild for pollinators

    Do you know why pollinators are so important? Learn about the types of plants that grow in our area and the crucial role that pollinators play in plant reproduction and biodiversity. 

  • Thursday, September 24: Fit for survival

    What's the purpose of a shell? Why do some animals hibernate? Explore the three main types of adaptations and how animals use their adaptations to survive in the wild. 

  • Tuesday, September 29: Animal architects

    Animals make homes in many different shapes and sizes based on their needs. Explore the Zoo and determine what kind of homes our animals make and why. 

  • Thursday, October 1: Track & field

     Put your skills to the test and see if you can identify an animal species based on a variety of biofacts. 

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