The Utica Zoo Education Department regularly offers On-Grounds Programs for kids, adults, and families. Check back here regularly for updated programming lists!
Zoo Adventures
Watch your young ones explore with new animals and activities each month!
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of animals! Each session includes a craft, activity, storybook reading, and new animals to meet! Zoo Adventure classes are geared towards learners ages 2 to 5 years. The fun starts at 10:30 am in the Auditorium.
*Please note: Non-member adults are expected to purchase general admission tickets upon arrival; child admission included in price of program ($8.00). Admission grants full day access to the Utica Zoo. Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website to learn more.
Rate: Child (Ages 2-5 Years) - $8
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Upcoming Classes:
– Am I Bugging You?
Thursday, March 30th / 10:30am to 11:00am
– Day Dreamers
Thursday, April 27 / 10:30am to 11:00am
– Savannah Panorama
Wednesday, May 10 / 10:30am to 11:00am
– An Egg-celent Egg-venture!
Thursday, May 25 / 10:30am to 11:00am
UZ Home School Program
STEM based education programs for Home School students | K - 12th grade
Let the Utica Zoo and Beaversprite, the zoo’s Conservation Education Center be your science connection this year!
The Utica Zoo /Beaversprite Home School Program is a STEM-based program that utilizes age-appropriate activities, crafts, activities, as well as live animals to teach attending children about a range of animal-related topics. Our home school class may be used to fulfill a science credit, depending on specific grade level or requirements. Home school is open to all students (K – 12th grade).
The Utica Zoo is fully chartered as an education facility by NYSED and all lessons and activities will adhere to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and include take home worksheets as well as a list of resources for further learning. The lessons will be geared towards students in 2nd to 6th grades but all ages can participate. The cost is $15.00/child per class and participants must preregister. For more information please email kallen.muste@uticazoo.org.
Rate: $15 per class
*Please note: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES! Non-member adults must purchase general admission tickets upon arrival for the Utica Zoo class ($8/person); child admission is included in the price of the program. Admission grants full day access to the Utica Zoo. Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website to learn more.
Duration
Utica Zoo Classes: 90 minutes
Beaversprite Classes: 3 Hours
Upcoming Classes
– Deserts and Grasslands
Tuesday, March 28 / 11:00am to 12:30pm
– Endangered Species
Tuesday, April 25 / 11:00am to 12:30pm
– Forest Habitats
Tuesday, May 16 / 11:00am to 12:30pm
– Invasive Species and Conservation
Tuesday, May 30 / 11:00am to 12:30pm