Event Details
Fall Early Childhood Programming
These programs encourage family learning and foster early environmental awareness. We invite young children to discover the natural world through play, art, stories, and more. We currently offer early childhood programming monthly, throughout the school year. For additional program information, please contact Marguerite Hunt by email at mhunt@parks.essexcountynj.org or at 973-731-5800 x103.
Turtle Back Hatchlings Program
Age group: 6 – 24 months old with a caregiver
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: The Education Center at Turtle Back Zoo
Description: Learn how to meet and greet some of our small, friendly animals up close in the classroom and learn how to touch animals gently. Your child will also enjoy sensory interactions with feathers, turtle shells, puppets, and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult who is prepared to take part in the activities. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, unregistered children (including siblings) may not attend.
SESSIONS: Each session features classes with a different theme, so you can attend one or all three! CLASSES: Each class offered within the same session covers the same content.
Registration: $20 per child per class. Admittance of one caregiver included per ticket. Advanced registration and payment are required. Sign up HERE
Dates:
Session 1: Classes on Sunday, September 10 or Monday, September 11 *SOLD OUT*
Session 2: Classes on Sunday, October 15 or Monday, October 16 *SOLD OUT*
Session 3: Classes on Sunday, November 5 or Monday, November 6 *SOLD OUT*