bronx zoo field trips
Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger Hunts give you an exciting way to go on a self-guided science adventure of the Bronx Zoo. You will receive a digital scavenger hunt activity sheet that you can print, along with a Padlet link that you can use during your class's exploration of the zoo.
WILD SCIENCE
K - 8TH GRADE
Ever wanted to be a keeper or a field scientist? In this self-guided scavenger hunt your group will explore the park, and along the way, try out some of the skills scientists and zoo keepers use. Wild Science is designed for groups of all ages to work together to complete this fun scavenger hunt.
Fee: $150
MYSTERY ANIMAL
K - 8TH GRADE
Inspector Ranger Captain Doctor Zoo has a mystery for you to solve. Your group will explore exhibits, following a set of clues to solve the identity of the mystery animal together. This is a self-guided scavenger hunt designed for multi-generational learning fun.
Fee: $150
EXHIBIT DESIGN K - 5TH GRADE
Keeper Dani from the Sunrise Zoo is designing a new exhibit for hippopotamuses and has come to the Bronx Zoo for inspiration. Your group will visit different animal exhibits to learn what components to include and gather other information that will help Dani. This self-guided scavenger hunt is designed for elementary students to explore exhibits together.
Fee: $150
EXHIBIT DESIGN 6TH-12TH GRADE
There are many components that need to be included in a new animal exhibit. On this scavenger hunt, your group will imagine they are building an exhibit for a hippopotamus with Keeper Dani from the Sunrise Zoo. Your group will visit different exhibits to find examples that meet the needs of the animals, the keepers, and zoo visitors. This self-guided scavenger hunt is designed for middle and high school students to explore exhibits together.
Fee: $150
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Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email bzeducation@wcs.org.