Event Details
Wonders of the Wild!
WOW is back! and 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. Program does not include separate zoo admission. Wonders of the Wild fee is $30/person.
Summer Dates and Themes
Saturday, June 22 @ 1-3PM: Butterfly Bonanza
Saturday, July 13 @ 1-3PM: Animal Colors
Saturday, August 10 @ 1-3PM: Extreme Adaptations
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In-Person Program Details
Who Should Come: Students ages 6-12 who are passionate about science and nature
What To Bring:
- Wear comfortable clothes that will keep your student warm and dry while outside
- Reusable water bottle
Program Details
Drop-off is at the Berson Family 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. If you have any questions or need to cancel, please contact Danielle at dhoffman@parks.essexcountynj.org.