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Wildlife Conservation Society Zoos and Aquarium
Basic Information
Address: Various- Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the New York Aquarium
Phone Number: 1-800-433-4149
Email: edu@wcs.org
Director: Karen Tingley
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Additional Information
Days and Hours: Open all year round. Hours change with season.
Description:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) hosts education programs at all of its parks. Teachers can bring their students to the Bronx, Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park Zoos for exciting hands on science learning.
Grade Levels:
Pre-K
K-5
6-8
9-12
Pre-K
K-5
6-8
9-12
Accreditation: AZA
Admission/Tickets: Various
Food: All parks offer some food.
Length of Visit: various
Exhibits: Madagascar (Bronx), Tropic Zone (Central Park), Animals in Art (Prospect Park), Domestic Barnyard (Queens), Glovers Reef (New York Aquarium)