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January - December 2009

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Unless otherwise noted, pre-registration is required for each of the following programs.
To pre-register please send an e-mail with which event and how many spaces you are interested in to Zoo@cityofattleboro.us or call the Capron Park Zoo Education Department at 774-203-1840. Register early - space is limited and the programs are popular!

Interested in being a volunteer? Click here for details.

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM:

February 11: Keeper Kapers - for 6-8 year olds

In this hands-on experience, children will get an idea of what it takes to be a zoo keeper.  Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, behind the scenes ed-venture that will thrill any animal-loving child considering a career in the zoo field.

For more information, click here

February 17-20:

Winter Vacation Week Programs

for children age 6-12

For more detailed info or to download a registration form, click here.

For 6-8 year olds

February 17: ABC's of Animal Adaptations

       February 18: Critter Crafts for Kids

              February 19: Ferret It Out

                     February 20: Think Like A Zoologist

For 9-12 year olds

Adventures in Zookeeping

Each day will feature a zoo caretaker theme that will teach kids what it takes to work in a zoo.  Sign up for a day or a week.

Click Here for more information or to dowload a registration from

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM

March 18: Math at the Zoo- for 9-11 year olds

Get a chance to hone math skills while learning about what goes on in a zoo!

For more information, click here

PARTY FOR THE PLANET

Earth Day Celebration

Information coming soon!

Spring Vacation

Zoocademy for Kids

Information coming soon!

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM:

May 7: The Genetics of Conservation - for 12-13 year olds

Zoo use the modern science of genetics to monitor captive breeding and so much more.  This program will focus on the idea of how an understanding of basic genetics can help zoos and aquariums help species survive in an increasingly hostile world.

For more information, click here

Capron Park Zoo Summer Programs

Dates and Information coming soon!

Capron Park Zoo Summer Programs

Dates and information coming soon!

Zoo Boo SPooktacular

Dates and Information coming soon!

Please contact the Capron Park Zoo Education Department at 774-203-1840 or email Event Information for more information on any of the events listed above.