NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Barbara Russo – 718-265-3428; brusso@wcs.org
Max Pulsinelli – 718-220-5182; mpulsinelli@wcs.org
WCS’s Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo are Accepting Registrations for 2015/2016 Fall/Winter Education Programs
Programs are available for children of all ages
Register online at: www.wcs.org/programs
New York –– Aug. 6, 2015 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo have opened registration for family and youth programs for the 2015-2016 fall/winter season.
Programs include age-appropriate hands-on science activities, animal encounters, exhibit visits, and arts-and-crafts.
Early registration is recommended as space is limited and programs sell out.
Programs at the WCS Central Park Zoo include:
Little Hatchlings
12-23 months, with adult
Explore the zoo and all of its wonders. Sing-alongs, crafts, and animal encounters are part of the fun.
Six-session series fee: $180 members; $210 non-members
Fall Friday Series: Sept. 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23; 10 to 11 a.m.
Fall Saturday Series: Sept. 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24; 10 to 11 a.m.
Fall Sunday Series: Sept. 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Winter Friday Series: Oct. 30, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 4, 11; 10 to 11 a.m.
Winter Saturday Series: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12, 19; 10 to 11 a.m.
Winter Sunday Series: Nov. 8, 15, 22, Dec 6, 13, 20; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Toddler Time
Ages 2 to 3 with adult
Participants will meet a variety of furry, scaly, and feathery zoo animals in these interactive classes for toddlers and their caregivers.
Fall Saturday Series: Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fall Sunday Series: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; 10 to 11 a.m.
Fall Monday Series: Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 19, 26, Nov. 2; 10 to 11 a.m.
Winter Saturday Series: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Winter Sunday Series: Nov. 8, 15, 22, Dec. 6, 13, 20; 10 to 11 a.m.
Winter Monday Series: Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14; 10 to 11 a.m.
Family Fun Day: Fall Fiesta
All ages
Activities include games, themed crafts, scavenger hunts, meet-a-keeper, live animal encounters and theater performances. Ticket prices are for one adult and one child.
Fee: Members: $25 per person members; $35 per person non-members
Date: Oct. 24, 2015
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Family Fun Day: Winter Holiday Celebration
Date: Dec. 13, 2015
All About Bats
Ages 5 to10 with adult
Participants will learn about these fascinating mammals and what makes them so unique. Activities include breakfast and opportunities to talk with zookeepers who work closely with the bats. Participants will also make snacks for the bats.
Fee: $65 members; $75 non-members
Dates: Oct. 4 or 17
Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Princesses, Monsters & Fairies! Oh My!
Ages 3 to 7 with adult
Children will dress up in costume and enjoy a parade through the zoo. Other activities include crafts and animal encounters.
Date: Oct. 18 or 31
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Bears
Ages 4 to 8 with adult
Participants will make enrichment items for the zoo’s grizzly bears and watch them in action. Light breakfast will be served.
Fee: $65members; $75non-members
Date: Nov. 8, 2015
Penguin Exploration
Learn about polar life and the special adaptations penguins need to survive in their environment.
Date: Dec. 5, 2015
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Pajama Party at the Zoo
Ages 5 to 10
Caregivers will drop their kids off at the zoo for a party. During the party, kids will play games, make crafts, meet animals and visit the penguins. Pizza/juice will be served.
Fee: $80 members; $100 non-members
Date: Oct. 16, 2015
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Junior Keepers
Ages 7 to10
Participants will help zookeepers care for the animals. From studying animal behavior to creating enrichment for the zoo’s critters, children will find out what a keeper’s job entails.
Fee: $50 members; $60 non-members
Grizzly Bears: Oct. 3
Children’s Zoo: Nov. 22
Penguins: Dec. 13 OR Feb. 27
Photo Series
Adults 18 and up
Participants will learn some basics of wildlife photography.
Fall Foliage: Oct. 25, 2015; 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Birds: Jan. 24, 2016; 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Little Zoo Vets After-School Program
Ages 8 to 12
Fee: $450 members; $500 non-members
Classes will involve real veterinary medicine equipment and supplies. Students will gain an appreciation of what zoo veterinarians do every day and how animals at the zoo are cared for. Parents are welcome to observe the classes or drop-off.
Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Programs at the WCS Prospect Park Zoo include:
Ages 12 to 23 months with adult
Classes are designed to help children learn, explore, socialize, be creative and have fun. Children will experience up-close animal encounters, and explore animal exhibits.
Fee: $125 members;$150 non-members
Saturday Series: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday Series: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12; 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday Series: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday Series: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 8, 15; 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $125 members; $150 non-members
Sunday Series: Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday Series: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday Series: Nov. 8, 15, 22, Dec. 6, 13; 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday Series: Nov. 9, 16, 23, Dec. 7, 14; 10 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Breakfast with the Baboons
Ages 4 and older with adult
Participants will watch the baboons get a special meal. Light breakfast will be served.
Fee per date: $60 members; $75 non-members ($20 per extra participant; up to 3)
Dates: Oct. 4 or Dec. 19
Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Spooky Zoo Pumpkin Carving
Ages 5 and older with adult
Fee per date: $60members; $75non-members
Dates: Oct. 24
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Junior Keeper Camp
Fee: $85/members; $100 non-members
Grades 5 to 8
Date: Oct. 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p. m.
Wild Fairy Tales Camp
Grades 1 to 5
Date: Nov. 11
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p. m.
Programs at the WCS Queens Zoo include:
Overnight Adventures
Ages 4 years and older with adult
Participants will have a unique experience enjoying the zoo after hours.
Fee: $100 members; $125 non-members
Date: Sept. 19-20
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Participants will meet a variety of animals in these interactive classes for toddlers and their caregivers.
Fee per series: $125 members; $150 non-members
Wednesday Series: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4; 10 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday Series: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5; 10 to 11 a.m.
Saturday Series: Oct. 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21; 10 to 11 a.m.
12 to 23 months with adult
Participants will explore an animal theme through group movement, nature play, crafts, and outdoor exhibit visits.
Saturday Series: Oct. 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21; 12 to 1 p.m.
Pajama Time
3 years and older with adult
Participants will visit the zoo after hours and meet some of the animals up close.
Fee per date: $25 members; $35 non-members ($5 per extra participant)
Dates: Oct. 2 OR 30
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Family Day
Come to the Queens Zoo for a day full of fun, animal encounters, and unique zoo experiences for the whole family!
Date: Oct. 18
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo – Open every day of the year. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for kids 3-12, free for children under 3. Zoo hours are 10am to 5pm weekdays, and 10am – 5:30pm weekends, April through October, and 10am – 4:30pm daily, November through April. The Queens Zoo is located at 53-51 111th Street in Flushing Meadow’s Corona Park in Queens. For further information, call 718-271-1500 or visit www.wcs.org.
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo – $8.00 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for kids 3-12, free for children under 3. Zoo hours are 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. weekdays, and to 5:30 P.M. on weekends and holidays, April through October. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November through March. The Prospect Park Zoo is located at 450 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. For further information, call 718-399-7339 or visit www.prospectparkzoo.com.
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo - Open every day of the year. General Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, $7 for children 3 to 12, and free for children younger than 3. Total Experience Admission is $18.00 for adults, $15.00 for senior citizens, and $13.00 for children 3 to 12. 4-D theater admission is $4.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members. Zoo hours are 10am to 5:30 pm, April through October, and 10am – 4:30pm daily, November through April. Tickets are sold until one half-hour before closing. The zoo is located at Fifth Avenue and 64th Street. For further information, please call 212-439-6500 or visit www.centralparkzoo.com
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) MISSION: WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. VISION: WCS envisions a world where wildlife thrives in healthy lands and seas, valued by societies that embrace and benefit from the diversity and integrity of life on earth. To achieve our mission, WCS, based at the Bronx Zoo, harnesses the power of its Global Conservation Program in more than 60 nations and in all the world’s oceans and its five wildlife parks in New York City, visited by 4 million people annually. WCS combines its expertise in the field, zoos, and aquarium to achieve its conservation mission. Visit: www.wcs.org; http://www.facebook.com/TheWCS; http://www.youtube.com/user/WCSMedia Follow: @thewcs.
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