Little Explorers (K-5th) - Queens Zoo
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Savvy Senses - January 19, 2025
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!
Charismatic Coats - February 16, 2025
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!
Prairie Promenade - March 23, 2025
Coyotes, bison, and pronghorn, oh my! Discover the diverse ecosystem of the prairie through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exhibit exploration.
Under Water - April 6, 2025
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.
Discovering Decomposers - April 27, 2025
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.
Hog Wild - May 18, 2025
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!
This is a drop-off program for children K-5th.
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