Teen and Children's Programs
Julie Larsen Maher ©WCSMini Camps
Children will discover the natural world around them in this exciting two day camp wildlife adventure. Participants will meet some of the zoo's animals and learn about their habitats. Instructors will lead them on behind the scenes tours at the zoo exhibits, exciting animal presentations, arts and crafts, and other activities will be part of the fun.
Mid-Winter Camp Session
| Ages: |
5 - 9 years old |
| Dates: |
February 18 & 19 |
| Time: |
10AM – 3PM |
| Fee: |
Members $125; Non-members $150 |
Spring Camp Session WAITLIST
| Ages: |
5 - 9 years old |
| Dates: |
March 27 & 28 |
| Time: |
10AM – 3PM |
| Fee: |
Members $125; Non-members $150 |
High School Zoo Internship
Interested in animals and conservation? Then this is the experience for you. Spend your Sundays at the Queens Zoo getting an in-depth look at a variety of zoo careers. You'll meet with a zoo vet tech, conduct an animal behavior study, learn about green roofs, work with zoo keepers, photograph wildlife, and much more. This experience looks great on college applications and is an ideal follow-up to the summer teen internship.
| Ages: |
13 - 17 years old |
| Dates: |
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 |
| Time: |
9AM – 1PM |
| Fee: |
Members $450; Non-members $500 |
Register
To register for any family program at the Queens Zoo, click here.
Registration is now accepted through the website. Please follow the instructions in the link above. You will receive an electronic confirmation once your registration and payment have been processed. It will include information regarding program location. If you have any questions regarding registration or programs, please contact the registrar at qzeducation@wcs.org or call 718-271-7361.