Elementary | Pre-K - 5th
We offer different types of Elementary School field trips for Pre-K through 5th grade, including in-person Classroom Programs, Virtual Field Trips, Guided Tours and self-led Scavenger Hunts. Find the one that fits your needs!
Classroom Programs
Bring your students to the Bronx Zoo and have one of our talented educators lead your class through an hour-long wild experience. Programs are designed to meet appropriate learning standards in a way everyone is sure to enjoy: exploring wildlife, meeting an animal, and engaging in an active learning environment.
Classroom Program | Grades PreK-2nd
Animals at the zoo need a lot of attention and care! During this play-based program your students will learn how zoo veterinarians care for our animals by meeting an animal in our classroom and engaging in imaginary play. They will provide check-ups for our plush animals using stethoscopes, thermometers, and measuring tools. Your vets-in-training will also visit an exhibit to put their new skills to the test!
Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $150/class
Classroom Program | Grades K-2nd
Humans and animals have a lot in common! During this engaging program, students will build empathy for wildlife by exploring the similarities and differences between themselves and animals. Students will practice scientific observation skills by looking closely at animals in an exhibit and meeting an animal in our classroom to see what similarities and differences they can find in their physical characteristics and behaviors.
Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $150/class
Classroom Program | Grades K-2nd
Discover the amazing world of wildlife that exists right here in New York City! During this program, students will practice their observation skills while exploring an exhibit, participating in themed activities, and meeting an animal up-close in our zoo classroom. Students will work together to learn ways to help support native wildlife.
Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $150/class
Classroom Program | Grades 3rd-5th
Within the web of life there are a variety of roles that animals and plants can play. Your students will discover the different roles within an ecosystem through themed activities and exploring a zoo exhibit. By meeting an animal up close in our zoo classroom, students will understand the important role that the animal plays within its ecosystem. Together, they will find ways to share what they’ve learned with their friends and families.
Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $150/class
Classroom Program | Grades 3rd-5th
We share space with many animals in their wild habitats. How can we be good neighbors to all of them? While visiting animals in our zoo exhibits, students will learn about the challenges that arise when humans and animals live in the same habitat and brainstorm solutions for a better coexistence. An encounter with a live animal in one of our zoo classrooms gives students the opportunity to further explore ways to help wildlife thrive in their neighborhood.
Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $150/class
Classroom Program | Grades 3rd-5th
There are thousands of endangered species in the world. During this program, students will develop an understanding of how human decisions impact animals and how kids just like them can take action to help wildlife by exploring zoo exhibits, engaging in interactive activities, and meeting an animal in our classroom that is faced with threats in the wild.
Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $150/class
Classroom Program | Grades K-5th
Why and how do scientists study animal behavior? Students will find out the answer to these questions through close observation and data collection of animals in an exhibit and by meeting in animal up-close in a zoo classroom. The tools and discussion will be scaled to the appropriate age level depending on the grade of your group.
Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $150/class
Virtual Field Trips
One of our knowledgeable educators will join your group and bring a wild experience to you — anywhere in the world! Programs are designed to meet appropriate learning standards, but everyone is sure to enjoy this 45-minute virtual visit, exploring wildlife, meeting an animal, and engaging in an active learning environment.
Grades PreK-2nd
From listening for predators to looking for a mate, animals use their spectacular senses to survive in their world. Students will discover how animals use their different senses by meeting an animal, being led on a virtual exhibit visit, and playing an interactive game with their classmates.
Price: $200/class
Grades 3rd-5th
Animals and plants are connected to each other and impact their habitats in many ways. Students will discover what makes up habitats, ecosystems and biomes, and how organisms are interconnected by meeting an animal and being led on a virtual exhibit visit to see real-life examples.
Price: $200/class
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