The Utica Zoo Education Department regularly offers On-Grounds Programs for kids, adults, and families. Check back here regularly for updated programming lists!
Zoo Day Camps
Check Back for More Zoo Camp Dates as They Get Announced
Zoo Adventures (Ages 2-5)
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 9:15 am at the Visitor Center.
Rate: Child (Ages 2-5 Years) - $8
Duration: 30-40 minutes
*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.
Upcoming Classes:
– Voracious Vertebrates
Monday, March 11 / 9:15am to 10:00am / Standard K-LS1-1
– Earth Without Borders
Monday, March 18 / 9:15am to 10:00am / Standard 2-LS4-1
– Metamorphosis
Friday, April 12 / 9:15am to 10:00am / Standard P-LS3-1
– Kiddie Conservation
Monday, April 29 / 9:15am to 10:00am / Standard K-ESS3-3
UZ Home School Program (Grades K - 12)
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 zak.hughes@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
– Bird Watching
Monday, March 11 / 10:30am to 12:00pm / AZA Hot Topic: Connecting to Nature
– Sustainable Practices
Monday, March 18 / 10:30am to 12:00pm / Standard MS-ESS3-3
– All About Energy
Friday, April 12 / 10:30am to 12:00pm / Standard MS-LS2-3
– How to be a Zookeeper
Monday, April 29 / 10:30am to 12:00pm / AZA Hot Topic: STEM Careers
