STEM Goes Wild! - Queens Zoo

Grades: K - 5th
Time: 120 minutes
Fee: $200

This is your chance to discover all the secrets at the zoo! Your class will be given a special map and secret information so they can track down the many stations and mini programs throughout the park! These activities may take the form of science experiments, art projects, data collection, animal observations and more! Each class will also receive a timed ticket for a private animal program!

Fall Transformations: K-2nd Grades
Search the zoo for signs of change as animals prepare for the winter. Children will use their senses to explore the changes to trees, identify migrating birds and play a game to learn how bears hibernate and squirrels store food.
Thursday, October 18

Zoo Science 101: 3rd-5th Grades
Students explore the exciting science that happens every day to care for our animal ambassadors. Conduct an animal behavior study. Learn what it takes to be a sea lion trainer. Take a census of our bird collection.
Thursday, November 15
Thursday, March 28

Animal Super Powers: K-2nd Grades
Children explore how the super powers that animals use to survive. Search the zoo for activities to learn how animals camouflage, jump like a puma or soar in the sky like an eagle.
Thursday, November 8
Thursday, March 21
Thursday, April 11

Registration

If you would like to schedule a Queens Zoo Education program, please complete the Queens Zoo Program Request Form or call the Education Department at 800-433-4149, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. You can also email qzeducation@wcs.org with any questions about education programs or the registration process.
Once your booking has been made, an invoice with program information, including date & time, will be sent to you. This letter is valid for free general admission for your classes & must be shown at the entrance gate on the scheduled dates.
A $50 change fee will be incurred if the school needs to change the program dates.
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Class Size

PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN: Maximum class size is 25 students & 7 adults, including the teacher.
1ST GRADE & UP: Maximum class size is 35 students & 7 adults, including the teacher.
Schools are not allowed to combine classes to reach the maximum class size.
School & camp groups are required to provide a minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 10 children & chaperones must remain with their group at all times.
SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSES: We welcome students with special needs. Please be sure to mention special needs or disabilities when registering so that we can place your class in a wheelchair-accessible classroom. We require one adult for every two students in a special education class with a maximum class size of 12 students.

Payment Policy

Payment in full is due at least 4 weeks prior to the program date & ASAP if booked within 4 weeks.
Under no circumstances will a program be held without full payment in advance or a Purchase Order.
Payment may be made by check, credit card, or Purchase Order.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing by email, qzeducation@wcs.org, or fax, (718) 733-9545.
Cancellations made at least 4 weeks in advance will receive a 50% refund.
There are no refunds for programs cancelled less than 4 weeks prior to the scheduled date of program.

Late Arrivals

Due to a very full schedule, programs will not be extended for late-arriving groups beyond the scheduled end time. Staff will make every attempt to cover as much material as possible in the time available. Please obtain information on how to locate us in advance of your trip by visiting the directions page on our website.

Weather Conditions

Programs are held rain or shine unless trips are cancelled by school officials or a zoo closure is in effect. Please encourage children to dress appropriately for outdoor activities.

For General Admission Only

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For more information please call 800-433-4149 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except holidays), or email qzeducation@wcs.org with any questions about education programs or the registration process.