Field Trips

Elementary | Pre-K - 5th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are millions of different animal species in the world. Students will learn how scientists organize animals into groups with similar characteristics, and identify which adaptations belong to each group through a virtual exhibit visit and an animal visit!

Price: $200/class

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

A career working with wildlife can be exciting, rewarding, and challenging. There are numerous potential paths to take. Students will learn about a variety of wildlife career options by speaking with an educator, engaging in themed activities, and meeting an animal.

Price: $200/class