Little Explorers: Heroic Headgear

From the giant horns of a Texas Longhorn to the tiny antlers of a pudu, animals have a variety of headgear to help them survive. Join us as we discover the difference between horns, antlers, and more! Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Captivating Camouflage

Now you see them, now you don’t! Animals come in all shapes and colors, how does that help them survive? Explore the world of animal colors as we learn what it means to camouflage in the wild. Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Fancy Footwear

Sneakers, high heels, rain boots, and more: humans love to wear different shoes for different occasions. Did you know that animals have different footwear too? The tiny hooves of a Chacoan peccary help them navigate a spikey landscape, while the large paws of a lynx help them walk in snow! Learn about the fancy footwear of different animals in this program!

Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Spectacular Superpowers

Heat vision, flight, transformation: these superpowers are not limited to cartoon superheroes! Animals have incredible abilities that come straight from a comic book. Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Savvy Senses

How do we navigate through the world? Through our different senses! Animals rely on their super senses of sight, hearing, smell, and more to protect themselves from predators, find prey, and more! Let’s discover the amazing world of animal senses! Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Charismatic Coats

Humans rely on stores to find coats to match their personality and lifestyle, but animals grow their own! What kind of coat works best for an arctic animal versus a desert animal? We’ll explore the diverse world of animal coats as we learn about how animals manage their body temperature! Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Prairie Promenade

Coyotes, bison, and pronghorn, oh my! Discover the diverse ecosystem of the prairie through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration. Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Under Water

Splash into fun as we explore aquatic critters and make waves for wildlife. Dive in and get ready to put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration. Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Discovering Decomposers

Get your hands dirty as we explore the creepy, crawly critters that live in detritus and underground! Dig through common misconceptions about invertebrates through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration. Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5

Little Explorers: Hog Wild

We’ll go whole hog in this program as we learn about the similarities and differences between our Chacoan peccaries and the domestic hog. Experience the life of a keeper as we discover the husbandry responsibilities and essential skills that ensure these animals stay as happy as pigs in the mud. Join us as we participate in up-close animal encounters, exhibit exploration, and more! Put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes looks with our animal care team, and hands-on activities. This is a drop off program. Participants will meet small ambassador animals during the program. Participants will not have direct contact with exhibit animals.

Grades K-5