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Zoo Programs
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Zoo On The Go
Program
Fees:
Zoo Ambassador Ages 14-17 The Zoo Ambassador Program provides a volunteer opportunity for young people who are interested in animals. Learning about exotic and indigenous species, their care, and the maintenance and management of a professional Zoo. Ambassadors will mainly be responsible for education of the public including conducting hands on animal presentations, running interactive stations and creating interpretive elements. All of these elements will greatly enhance the overall guest experience. They may also help with daily animal husbandry including; feeding, animal enrichment, cleaning exhibits and grounds, and tend a vegetable garden. The goals of the Zoo Ambassador Program are to provide an enjoyable and educational experience for participants, to nurture an appreciation for the natural world, to build an understanding of animals' needs in the wild, and to encourage community involvement. Qualifications:
Orientation Zoo Ambassador
fees: (to be paid after acceptance into the
program)
Applications are accepted January 1st to March 1st for the following summer.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please be aware that
this program does not work on a first come first serve basis. Please contact
the Education Office at (413) 733-2251 ext. 110 or
education@forestparkzoo.com
for more information. Crew in Training - CIT Ages 14-17 We are excited to introduce our newest summer program option. The Crew in Training program will offer students a more specific area of study. CIT's will pick an area of the Zoo that they are interested in and will only intern in that area throughout the summer. CIT's will have the opportunity to apply to the following areas; animal care, camp assistant, education, maintenance and gardening. Qualifications:
CIT Fees (to be paid after acceptance into the
program)
Applications are accepted January 1st to March 1st for the following summer. Late applications will not be accepted. Please be aware that this program does not work on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the Education Office at (413) 733-2251 ext. 110 or education@forestparkzoo.com for more information.
Internship
Program
Interns work
closely with the animal care staff, our education and administrative
staff, adult volunteers, and Junior Zookeepers. Interns may
conduct educational programs and workshops in collaboration with the
Education Department, while they gain confidence through public
speaking. Internships may include work in many areas including, animal diets and nutrition, animal behavior, zoo exhibit design, and animal enrichment activities. Interns may help with educational programming within the zoo as well as in giving Zoo On The Go presentations in schools and at other locations. Opportunities are available in historical documentation, grant writing, and marketing and development, which may include projects such as creating, conducting, and analyzing visitor surveys.
Individual
fields of interest and the exploration of original ideas are enthusiastically
encouraged and supported. The Zoo's Educational Staff works closely with interns and professors to develop research projects or goals that satisfy degree requirements. Application Procedure: Please fill out the application and return it to the Education Office at the Zoo at least four weeks before the start of your school session. An interview is required before acceptance into the program. Please call the Director of Education with any questions or concerns you may have.
For more information please contact the Education Office at 413-733-2251 x110 or education@forestparkzoo.com.
Zoo Camp
ages 6-13 New in 2009 children will now be divided up into three age categories; 6-7, 8-10 and 11-13. The oldest will be involved in Animal Care and will be the new Junior Zookeepers. Summer
Sessions
Winter
Sessions
9:00 - 3:00 Monday through Friday
after hour care available for an additional
fee ($5 per day per child) with prior
notification. Cost per week: Brochure must be printed in landscape mode. Please contact the Education Office for more information or to register: (413) 733-2251 ext 110 or education@forestparkzoo.com. PARTY WITH THE ANIMALS  Party Details
Guests will be responsible for all food and decorations. Noise makers, balloons and alcohol are not permitted on zoo property. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pricing: Please contact the Education Office at (413) 733-2251 X120 for more information.
---------------------------------- Zoo on the Go Birthday Parties: We bring the Zoo to you.! Does your child love animals and enjoy coming to the Zoo? Do any of your family and friends live far from the Zoo? Do you want to make your child's birthday a memorable one? If you answered yes to any of these questions then a Zoo on the Go At Home Birthday is for you! For this birthday we bring the Zoo to you! This one hour long program is a hands on. Your child and his or her friends will get to learn interesting facts about exotic animals and touch them too! This wild time is perfect for children and adults of any ages. We will also email you a link with animal themed invitations for you to print out from home.
Pricing: $200 per hour plus a travel fee Please contact the Education Office at (413) 733-2251 X120 for more information or to book your Zoorific party.
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Zoo
On The Go Presentations
are designed to provide information
about the animals, their special adaptations, habitats, behavior,
diets, and status in the wild. Sessions provide an opportunity for
students to touch and observe the animals, as well as ask individual
questions. Special topics can also be arranged to correspond with classroom
projects.
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