Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Students will focus on the nutritional needs of our animals and optimal dietary choices for body weight, bone health, and organ health. They will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving the right amount of nutrition by giving them examinations and will feed a variety of animals in our care.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Aspiring veterinarians will enjoy learning about different types of vets and the importance of their role for animals in captivity. Children will learn about the needs of a variety of our animal ambassadors and observe them up close.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Join Wing Kong, a passionate birder and nature educator, for a guided bird walk through Alley Pond Park. Together we’ll slow down, sharpen our observation skills, and discover the birds that thrive in one of Queens’ largest urban forests.
This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them.
Join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on dental and beak health! Students will learn about how healthy mouth parts can lead to longer and happier lives, what contributes to healthy dentition and beaks, and what disorders or illnesses our animals may suffer from if they do not receive regular maintenance.
Students will learn about the importance of microscopes and how to use them. They will also observe prepared slides and prepare simple slides of their own!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Families will join us in the classroom to meet 3 live animals and then explore the Boardwalk trail to the salt marsh. We will look for native plants and critters on the guided nature walk.
This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Slow down, reconnect with nature, and discover the birds preparing for the changing season. Guided by Wing Kong, a birder, nature educator & environmental artist helping people discover the birds and quiet wonders of New York City’s urban nature.
Aspiring veterinarians will enjoy learning about different types of vets and the importance of their role for animals in captivity. Children will learn about the needs of a variety of our animal ambassadors and observe them up close.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Fall is a frenzy of activity for our cute squirrel friends. Read The Busy Little Squirrel to learn more about these cute creatures. Toddlers will also observe and touch a squirrel relative-a chinchilla! Take a short walk in the park looking for squirrels, acorns, and squirrel nests.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Take a 90-minute meditative Forest Bathing Walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, this unique walk inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Drop your children off at APEC for dinner (pizza, water, and worms in mud dessert), play nature games, meet live animals, and make some nature crafts. We will also read animal-themed picture books to our critters in the Animal Room as we put them to bed for the evening.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Satisfy your toddler’s curiosity with fun nature-themed lessons at APEC! Listen to stories, enjoy nature activities, enjoy a walk along our trails, and meet live animals.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Students will focus on the nutritional needs of our animals and optimal dietary choices for body weight, bone health, and organ health. They will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving the right amount of nutrition by giving them examinations and will feed a variety of animals in our care.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Aspiring veterinarians will enjoy learning about different types of vets and the importance of their role for animals in captivity. Children will learn about the needs of a variety of our animal ambassadors and observe them up close.
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Join Wing Kong, a passionate birder and nature educator, for a guided bird walk through Alley Pond Park. Together we’ll slow down, sharpen our observation skills, and discover the birds that thrive in one of Queens’ largest urban forests.
This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them.
Join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on dental and beak health! Students will learn about how healthy mouth parts can lead to longer and happier lives, what contributes to healthy dentition and beaks, and what disorders or illnesses our animals may suffer from if they do not receive regular maintenance.
Students will learn about the importance of microscopes and how to use them. They will also observe prepared slides and prepare simple slides of their own!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!
Wee ones are invited to join this hands-on program to explore the wonders of nature. Children will engage with nature-themed toys, sing songs, and enjoy animal story time. Live animal guests will be part of every class, too!