To reserve a program, call 718-265-3457. The maximum class size is 35 including adults. To register for a self-guided visit, call 718-741-1818 .You must make a reservation in order to be admitted at the group rate.
WCS has been a leader in wildlife care for over 100 years, and is recognized for advanced research in disease, reproductive science, and studies in animal behavioral. This program will introduce students to the science of aquatic animal husbandry, water chemistry, and nutrition.Time: 1 ½ hoursFee: $235/class; includes admission
The very word "shark" strikes fear into many hearts. Are sharks just misunderstood? Students have an opportunity to find out as they explore the biology of these majestic creatures. Shark jaws and skin are among the biofacts to touch, and a video enables children to see how varied sharks are. A fish/shark comparison activity enhances and extends the experience.Time: 1 hourFee: $200/class; includes admission
Dress for the field for a hands on exploration of a sandy shore, emphasizing adaptations and techniques of specimen collecting with seine and plankton nets. Please dress appropriately or bring a change of clothes.Time: 2 hoursFee: $255/class; includes admission
Your students can take a peek behind the scenes at the Aquarium! We will show you selected tanks from a keeper's eye view, and explain the mechanics of caring for both the exhibits and the animals. Additional exhibits will be visited to discuss animal adaptations and habitats.Time: 1 ½ hoursFee: $225/class; includes admission
Some of the world's most diverse and dazzling animals inhabit the coral reef ecosystem. Through lecture, biofact handling, and viewing coral reef tanks, students will discover why the balance between coral reefs and their inhabitants is so fragile. This is a good preparation for visiting our exciting Glover’s Reef coral tank.Time: 1 ½ hoursFee: $225/class; includes admission
Take your students on an imaginary tour of the deep, dark sea to meet eerie looking creatures and glowing fish. Learn all about the strange lifestyles of bioluminescent animals via interactive puppets, video, and an exciting deep-sea "glow" game.Time: 1 hourFee: $200/class; includes admission
Could you survive in the ocean? What helps other animals live in water? Children learn about adaptations for an aquatic environment through discussion, role-playing, examining biofacts, and handling live invertebrate animals.Time: 1 hourFee: $200/class; includes admission
There exists an entire world on our planet that is too small to see with the naked eye. More than 250,000 different types of organisms inhabit this sub-visible world, including the oldest and most dominant forms of life on earth. Lecture, microscope work, and inquiry-based activities will introduce you to many forms of micro life.Time: 1 ½ hoursFee: $225/class; includes admission
Through a participatory story, children are introduced to sea animals by matching, identifying, and describing animal groups. Fish characteristics are reinforced as children search for Fanny Fish's family. The seahorse is highlighted via song, and children make a fishy craft to take back to the classroom.
Time: 1 hourFee: $200/class; includes admission