Homeschool Workshops

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Each of our 60 minute programs focus on a variety of STEM-based topics while including up-close animal greets, lessons, and hands-on activities. Participants do not have to be a home school student to participate in this program; all learners ages 6 – 12 are welcome.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

AGE 6 - 8

2024

Calling all night owls (and early birds too)! Students will learn all about animals that do most of their adventuring at night. How these animals have adapted to nightlife, and what makes them different from their daytime animal friends. Students will also get the opportunity to meet a nocturnal friend up close!
Every day, our animal care staff takes meticulous care of our animals at the zoo, providing them with food, water, and enrichment. What is enrichment and why is it so important? Come find out as we will create enrichment for our animals!

2025

Who lives here? How can we help the wildlife in our backyards? All these questions and more will be answered in our Backyard Conservation workshop. Explore the wildlife living in our area and meet some Pennsylvania native species up close!
Some animals are often misunderstood and considered stinky, spooky, or slithery. This program will focus on some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding some of these species and work to uncover the truth.
What is the difference between a threatened and endangered species? How can we help animals around the world who are on the brink of extinction? Learn easy ways that you can help animals that are in danger of becoming extinct and learn more about some of the animal groups being affected the most by changes in the environment.
The rainforest is in trouble! Learn about the ways in which rainforest animals are being impacted by humans and what we can do to help. Meet a few rainforest animals up close and deep dive into how they survive the ever changing rainforest.

AGE 9 - 12

2024

Calling all night owls (and early birds too)! Students will learn all about animals that do most of their adventuring at night. How these animals have adapted to nightlife, and what makes them different from their daytime animal friends. Students will also get the opportunity to meet a nocturnal friend up close!
Every day, our animal care staff takes meticulous care of our animals at the zoo, providing them with food, water, and enrichment. What is enrichment and why is it so important? Come find out as we will create enrichment for our animals!

2025

Who lives here? How can we help the wildlife in our backyards? All these questions and more will be answered in our Backyard Conservation workshop. Explore the wildlife living in our area and meet some Pennsylvania native species up close!
Some animals are often misunderstood and considered stinky, spooky, or slithery. This program will focus on some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding some of these species and work to uncover the truth.
What is the difference between a threatened and endangered species? How can we help animals around the world who are on the brink of extinction? Learn easy ways that you can help animals that are in danger of becoming extinct and learn more about some of the animal groups being affected the most by changes in the environment.
The rainforest is in trouble! Learn about the ways in which rainforest animals are being impacted by humans and what we can do to help. Meet a few rainforest animals up close and deep dive into how they survive the ever changing rainforest.

Program Details

$19.95 for non-members

$17.95 for members

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  • Space is limited. Only students registered in advance can participate in the workshops.
  • Workshops are designed to meet the needs of the offered age groups. To make your student’s program a positive experience, we must adhere strictly to these groupings. 
  • Workshops will take place rain or shine; please dress accordingly.
  • 1 parent per registered student, and siblings 2 years old and under, will be admitted into the zoo for free while students are in the workshop. Any additional parents and siblings who want to visit the zoo will need to purchase zoo admission.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO A WORKSHOP? TRY DISTANCE LEARNING!

Elmwood Park Zoo offers live video lessons for classes! Each lesson will include meeting one animal ambassador, information on the animals’ natural history, and time for questions. Our lessons are designed to fit into your current curriculum and are designed with PA State Standards, NGSS / NJSLS-S, and Common Core.

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CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

  • Cancellations received in writing via email to education@elmwoodparkzoo.org two weeks or more prior to the workshop will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations received in writing via email to education@elmwoodparkzoo.org less than two weeks prior to the workshop are not refundable except in the case the Zoo is unable to deliver the program (ie severe weather) or the student is sent home for Covid-19 symptoms. 
  • Participants may be eligible for credit if cancellation is received in writing via email to education@elmwoodparkzoo.org  prior to the workshop. 
  • No refunds or credit will be issued for a “no show”, which is defined as no contact prior to the workshop.