Furry Friends Happy Hour
Thursday, June 5th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Spend an hour at APEC learning about some loveable furry friends! Enjoy songs, a short book, and a visit to the Animal Room to feed some critters. Youngsters will also love observing live animal guests including a rabbit, guinea pig, and chinchilla! One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child/parent pair
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The Scoop on Poop
Thursday, June 5th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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All animals eat, so all animals poop! Did you know that scientists can learn a lot about an animal by examining its poop? Shape, size, and color are clues about an animal’s diet. Youngsters will enjoy looking at models of scat from local animals, sharing the book Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi, and meet some of APEC’s most frequent and least frequent poopers. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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Animal Care Trainee
Thursday, June 5th | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. They will also learn the first steps of researching and understanding what animal is best fit for lifestyle and family. Space is limited.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Insect Investigation
Friday, June 6th | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Curious toddlers will love investigating insects at APEC! Up-close observation of roaches, beetles, and crickets will spark an interest in finding these lil’ critters in nature. Class will include a read-aloud of The Busy Bee by Jack Tickle and families will make a butterfly-shaped snack with fruits and pretzels. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $22 per child/parent pair
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Animal Care Trainee
Friday, June 6th | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program introduces children to the unique responsibility of being an animal caretaker. Participants will learn about the needs of our animal ambassadors, and gain hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, and cleaning them. They will also learn the first steps of researching and understanding what animal is best fit for lifestyle and family. Space is limited.
For Ages 8-10 (drop-off) | $34 per child
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Eggcellent Animals
Friday, June 6th | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Birds aren’t the only animals that hatch from eggs! Nature has many egg-laying critters including reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, and more. Children will enjoy a fun classroom egg hunt as they learn about these eggcellent animals. Live animal observations of a dove, snake, and insect will provide an exciting learning experience. One parent per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Space is limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child/parent pair
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The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
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Douglaston, NY 11362 |
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