Queens Zoo
Children Programs

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Little Explorers Programs | Grades K-2

Each session will focus a different habitat as your child learns about the Queens Zoo’s residents through hands-on activities, up-close encounters with ambassador animals, and exhibit exploration.

Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Little Explorers: Arboreal Adventurers

Brush off your tree-climbing skills as we explore the world of tree dwellers! Join us as we climb new heights to better understand animals that spend time in trees through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration.

Put on your safari hat and bring your magnifying lenses. Each week will focus a different habitat and put your animal skills to the test as we learn about the Queens Zoo’s residents through 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-2

Price: $24 members
$30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 5/19
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email qzeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the Queens Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.


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