Event Details
Wonders of the Wild!
Turtle Back Zoo is an amazing classroom! Our Wonders of the Wild program offers students an opportunity to participate in supplementary science and nature-themed programs and projects that facilitate scientific literacy and life-long environmental stewardship.
Available to students ages 6-12. The programs include a visit to the South Mountain Reservation, Reservoir, or Zoo as weather permits. Programs will be held in-person on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm. This is an in-person, drop-off program. Appropriate face masks are mandatory indoors and during animal programs, but not outside. Wonders of the Wild fee is $30/person.
Upcoming 2021 Dates and Themes
Fall (Sept-Oct) 2021 DATES AND THEMES
Session 1– September 18th: Enrichment
Session 2 – September 25th: Colors
Session 3 – October 2nd: South America
Session 4 – October 9th: Flight
Session 5 – October 16th: Predator vs Prey
Session 6 – October 30th: Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore
Register Here: WOW Fall 2021 Sessions
In-Person Program Details
Who Should Come: Students ages 6-12 who are passionate about science and nature
How to Prepare
- Wear comfortable clothes that will keep your student warm and dry while outside
- Reusable water bottle
- Well-fitting face mask
What Not to Bring
- Electronic devices you might get glued to (phones are ok if you’re just taking pictures)
- Grumpy attitude!
Program Details
Drop-off is at the Berson Education Center no earlier than 10 minutes before, but no later than 30 minutes after the beginning of the program (we may be leaving the building after that). Pick-up time is 3pm; late pick-ups will incur a fee of $10 for every 15 minutes late. Please make sure that your child has a refillable water bottle and is comfortably dressed to spend time outside. We will go outside, rain or shine or snow, unless there is thunder or lightning. Thunder or lightning will cancel the program. We will contact you in the event of a cancellation.
Cancellations
Cancellations with refunds may be made up to 7 days before the originally scheduled date and time; no refunds will be offered less than 7 days before the originally scheduled tour date and time. Cancellation requests may be made by phone at 973-731-5800 ext. 103 or email: mhunt@parks.essexcountynj.org.