Family Programs

Due to the impacts of the flood, we are not offering education programs at this time


Nature Club | Predators!

Club de Naturaleza | ¡Depredadoras!


Come meet our extraordinary predators and learn about predator-prey relationships through hands-on activities. You’ll meet live animals in the classroom and create enrichment for a predator in the zoo. Nature Club is a bilingual program designed for families to explore the zoo, learn about nature, participate in outdoor activities, and meet an animal up close! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ven a conocer nuestros depredadores extraordinarios y aprende sobre las relaciones depredador-presa a través de actividades prácticas. Conocerás animales vivos en el salón de clases y crearás enriquecimiento para un depredador en el zoológico. El Club de Naturaleza es un programa bilingüe diseñado para familias para explorar el zoológico, aprender sobre la naturaleza, participar en actividades afuera, y conocer a un animal de cerca!

Ages: 6-9 years old

Price: $12 members
$15 regular
Dates: Saturday, 12/9
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Turtle Takeover Time

It’s time to explore the world of turtles and their diverse habitats. Meet turtles up close to discover the differences between tortoises and terrapins and what makes turtles so special. Learn about the threats they face and how scientists at the zoo are conserving some of the most endangered turtles.

Come explore the world of turtles and their diverse habitats. Meet turtles up close to discover the differences between tortoises and terrapins and what makes turtles so special. Learn about the threats they face and how scientists at the zoo are conserving some of the most endangered turtles.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are per person.

Ages: 6-9 years old.

Price: $20 members
$25 regular
Dates: Saturday, 4/6
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen


Nature Club | Animal Families

Club de Naturaleza | Familias de Animales


Come meet our extraordinary predators and learn about predator-prey relationships through hands-on activities. You’ll meet live animals in the classroom and create enrichment for a predator in the zoo. Nature Club is a bilingual program designed for families to explore the zoo, learn about nature, participate in outdoor activities, and meet an animal up close! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate mother’s day weekend at the zoo! You’ll discover how different animals care for their young in this unique family program by meeting live animals in the classroom, participating in fun activities and making a special treat for an animal family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nature Club is a bilingual program designed for families to explore the zoo, learn about nature, participate in outdoor activities, and meet an animal up close!

¡Celebra el día de las madres con nosotros en el zoológico! Descubre cómo diferentes animales cuidan a sus crías en este programa familiar único. Conocerás animales vivos en el salón de clases, participarán en actividades divertidas y harás un regalo especial para una familia de animales. El Club de Naturaleza es un programa bilingüe diseñado para familias para explorar el zoológico, aprender sobre la naturaleza, participar en actividades afuera, y conocer a un animal de cerca!


All ages

Price: $12 members
$15 regular
Dates: Saturday, 5/11
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email ppzeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the Prospect Park Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.


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