Homeschool Classes
Program Description
Join us for homeschool at the zoo! With hands-on STEM activities and inside information make learning fun at the zoo!
Programs are 1.5 hours in length from 12:00 – 1:30 pm on select Tuesdays starting January 2026.
- Ages 5-9:
- Tuesday January 20th: Sherlock Bones – WAITLIST ONLY
- Tuesday February 10th: Ecosystem Engineers
- Tuesday March 10th: Endangered and Extinct Animals
- Ages 10-13:
- Tuesday January 27th: Sherlock Bones
- Tuesday February 17th: Ecosystem Engineers
- Tuesday February 24th: Ecosystem Engineers LAB
- Tuesday March 17th: Endangered and Extinct Animals
- Tuesday March 24th: Endangered and Extinct Animals LAB
Program Details
What: Home school workshop programs
Who: Families with children ages 5 – 11
Where: At the Zoo
When: Scheduled dates
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Members: $12 per person, per program (Must present card at program check-in)
Non-Members: $24.95 per person, per program (Includes Zoo admission at our lowest group rate)
How: Click the Register Online button
Program fee includes a post-program worksheet to continue the learning fun at the Zoo
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone attending the classes must be registered. All families must have a minimum of 1 adult registered.
UPCOMING PROGRAM DATES AND TOPICS:
October 23rd – What’s on your Plate?
Explore animal diets and how animals find their food.
November 13th – Backyard Animals
Discover the animals and habitats that call New York home.
December 11th – World Safari
Join our expedition filled with animals from around the world.
January 8th – Amazing Adaptations
Examine the differences between mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods.
February 12th – The Cycles of Life
Get a glimpse into the lives of animals that go through big changes throughout their lives.
March 12th – You Can be a Zookeeper
Experience the exciting career of animal care.
April 9th – Animal Habitats
Investigate the different habitats of the world and create a habitat for your favorite animal.
May 14th – Animal Behavior
Observe animals and design a plan to study their behavior.
June 11th – Vanishing Animals
Help us solve the mystery of the vanishing animals and learn how you can help.
Note for in-person classes: All guests are required to have their temperature checked before they enter the Zoo. Any guest with a body temperature of 100.4 degrees or above will not be permitted to enter the Zoo. If you do not feel well, we ask that you do not visit. Please call 716-995-6127 to reschedule any classes you have reserved. During your visit, we require the use of face masks/coverings at all times for all guests ages 2 and up. In addition, all families will be asked to maintain social distancing throughout all programs. A portion of home school programs will take place outdoors, so please dress prepared for the weather.
