Jr. Animal Keepers                   10-11:30am

As a junior keeper, you will learn first hand what it takes to care for the animals of our education collection. Working in the ‘EAC’ you will take part in preparing meals, cleaning enclosures and feeding everything from snakes and lizards to our ferrets and hedgehog. This is a perfect opportunity for those who aren’t yet big enough to participate in the Become A Zookeeper program. Check out our calendar for upcoming dates!

*Available for children ages 7-11. Parents, please drop your children off.

Advanced Registration Required (315-782-6180) or colleen@nyszoo.org

Cost: Members $8/person; Non-members $10/person

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Animal Enrichments                  10-11am

Open to the whole family, our enrichment programs are your opportunity to create extra, special treats to entice and engage the interest and attention of your favorite Zoo animals! Check our calendar for the enrichment schedule!

Advanced Registration Required (315-782-6180) or colleen@nyszoo.org

Cost: Members $4/person; Non-members $6/person + zoo admission

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Wild About Reading                 11-11:30am

This a free program held in the Book Nook of our Visitor’s Center. Come enjoy a half hour of stories and a visit from one of our education animals.

No Cost! No registration required.

BECOME A ZOOKEEPER                            Fri, Sat or Sun 8-11am

Ever wondered what it would be like to work just feet away from mountain lions, wolves, black bears or eagles? Have you ever wanted to see and experience what goes on behind-the-scenes? Well here’s your chance to get a peek at true Zoo life accompanying those who know it best, the keepers! Your honorary morning as a keeper will let you see all that it takes to get the Zoo up and open for the public as you take part in the cleaning, feeding and shifting of animals onto exhibit.

So “come and get it!” – a taste of what the career of a zookeeper is really like!  

This unique opportunity is available on the weekends to those ages 12 and up (so adults, you too can come and satisfy the ‘kid curiosity’ in you!). For more information and/or to schedule your weekend morning keeper career experience call the Education Department  315-755-0896 or email colleen@nyszoo.org

Cost: Members $30; Non-members $35

Minimum of One-Week Advanced Registration and Payment Required.

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