Middle School
We offer different types of Middle School field trips for 6th through 8th grade, including in-person Classroom Programs, Guided Tours and self-led Scavenger Hunts. Find the one that fits your needs!
Classroom Programs
Bring your students to the Prospect Park Zoo! One of our talented WCS Educators will lead your class through a wild experience. Programs are designed to meet appropriate learning standards in a way everyone is sure to enjoy! Your class will explore wildlife, meet an animal, and engage in an active learning environment.
Community/Family Days are available starting at $3,000 for 250 participants. Please email ppzeducation@wcs.org to learn more about that option for your group.
Animal Behavior & Enrichment
Classroom Program | 6th - 8th
Zoos provide their animals with behavioral enrichments, such as new smells, toys, and foods, to enhance the animal's physical and mental well-being. In this program, students will observe animal behavior both up close in the classroom and in the zoo and design, build, and help deliver their own enrichment items to one of our exhibit species. During this experience, students will practice using ethogram charts to map changes in animal behavior.
Price: $200/class
Special Education: Amazing Adaptations
Classroom Program | 6th - 8th
This program is adaptable to students of all ages and abilities. In it, students will use observation, their senses, and imagination to investigate the unique adaptations that help animals find food, protect themselves, and navigate their world in this class. Teachers can choose to focus on mammals, birds, reptiles, or amphibians, tailoring the experience to their learning goals. The workshop features an up-close animal demonstration and a guided zoo exploration!
Price: $150/class
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Meet an Animal
Classroom Program | 6th - 8th
Looking for a special experience with multiple classes? In this 30-minute program, get up-close with ambassador animals during a private meet-and-greet experience! Instructors will work with classroom teachers to support themes based on grade level. All programs align with NYC Scope and Sequence.
Price: $175/class
Build Your Own Field Trips
Bring your students to the Prospect Park Zoo! One of our talented WCS Educators will lead your class through a wild experience. In this custom program, topics are designed to meet appropriate learning standards in a way everyone is sure to enjoy! Your class will explore wildlife, meet an animal, and engage in an active learning environment.
Build-Your-Own Field Trip
Build Your Own Field Trip| Grades PreK-12th
From Adaptations to Ecosystem Dynamics, Inheritance & Variation to Nature in Art, one of our experienced educators will customize the activities for your group. Want to meet and animal and have a guided tour? Just let us know what you're studying and we'll tailor the experience for your group. All programs will include an up-close animal encounter, a trip to the exhibits, and activities that correspond to your curriculum.
Price: $300/class
