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February School Vacation Week

Each day is its own unique session, so you can join us for one day, or all five! Each day focuses on a different theme and children will get the opportunity to see animals up-close while learning all about them. Sessions are offered to participants ages 6-8. Taught by Zoo educators, classes include hands-on activities, discussion, animal encounters and behind-the-scenes experiences. Each program includes progressive program topics focused on teaching students about animals and their interactions within their ecosystems.

Class Size and Safety Information:

Classes are limited to 20 participants and held indoors, with certain activities and zoo walks held outdoors. Please note, parent/guardian and unregistered friend/sibling attendance is not permitted.

Program Details:

Our theme for February vacation week is Zoo Quest! Team up for a wild week of stories, trivia and animal-inspired challenges. Quests will put your skills and knowledge to the test as participants work in teams to learn about a new topic every day, solve puzzles and complete challenges. Does your team have what it takes to take on this Zoo Quest? 

Time: 9:00 a.m -3:00 p.m.

Monday (2/16): Dinosaurs and their Prehistoric Planet
Step into the past to learn more about the animals who have inspired stories and scientific discoveries. Learn about scientific theories inspired by the prehistoric world and discover if dinosaurs really are a thing of the past. 

Tuesday (2/17): Creatures of the Night
Learn about the special adaptations of nocturnal and crepuscular animals that allow them to survive and thrive in the dark. 

Wednesday (2/18): Species Superpowers
From super senses to master builders, animals have many different “superpowers” that help them survive in their habitat, even in extreme conditions. Learn about and explore the different ways animals use these superpowers to their advantage. 

Thursday (2/19): Creature Quest
Embark on a creature quest guided and inspired by some of our favorite famous wildlife icons. Let’s learn about the great work that's happening around the world to protect our wild animal friends. 

Friday (2/20): Trait Trackers
From physical traits like patterns, colors and sizes to behavioral traits like instincts, learn more about what animals inherit from their parents, and how traits help them survive. 

Price:

• Members: $75
• Non-members: $85

Ages & Capacity:

• Ages 6-8
• Up to 20 participants per day

Extended Care:

• Morning care: Drop off between 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
• After care: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Call upon arrival to pick up

Cost: $20 for morning care, $20 for after care

Lunch:

Lunch is available for purchase during each day of vacation week! Lunch purchase is completely optional. If you choose not to purchase lunch for your child on a given day, you’ll be asked to send them with lunch.

Changes, updates or new purchases of lunch orders cannot be made within five days of your child’s program. 

Cancellations:

• If you need to cancel your registration more than one week before the date of your child's session, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged to your account. If you cancel with less than one weeks’ notice, 25% of your cost will be refunded.
• No refunds will be given to no-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start time.
• To cancel or request a transfer please contact Education@zoonewengland.org

Winter Storm Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy

We take safety seriously – for participants, Zoo visitors, staff and for our animals. In the event of an incoming winter storm, Zoo staff may decide to cancel a vacation day/private program. In addition to our education team, the Zoo’s snow team keeps a close eye on the impending storm. The decision may be made to open the Zoo as usual, have a delayed opening, or close for the day depending on the severity of the storm and the subsequent clean up. We reserve the right to cancel a program by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the program. If we decide we must cancel a program day due to situations beyond our control, we will issue a credit for your program, to be used towards another one of Zoo New England’s education programs.