Animal Adventures: Animal Meet & Greet
Thursday, December 26th | 9:30 am - 10:45 am
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Enjoy animal time at APEC! Listen to clues to predict which four animal guests will join you in class and take a nature walk to find animals in the park. One adult per child. No siblings except babies in carriers or car seats. Limited to 6 parent/child pairs. Space is limited.
For Ages 2-3, with one adult | $26 per child
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Jingle Bells for the Birds
Thursday, December 26th | 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
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Celebrate the season with APEC’s birds! Learn about different bird beaks, examine bird skull replicas, and meet two different birds. Create a bird toy for one of APEC’s many birds or for the birds in your own backyard. Class will end with a short nature walk looking for local feathered friends. Limited to 6 parent/child pairs. Space is limited.
For Ages 3-5, with one adult | $26 per child
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Winter Wildlife - Seasonal Changes & Winter Bug Houses
Thursday, December 26th & Friday, December 27th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Winter is here but where are the animals? Come and find out how animals, bugs, and plants all adapt to the changing season. Spots are limited.
2 classes: Seasonal Changes (Thursday, December 26th) Winter Bug Houses (Friday, December 27th) Price is per class, you do not need to register for both For Ages 6-8 (drop-off) | $34 per child, per class
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Animal Taxonomy - What Is Taxonomy? & Are There New Animals
Thursday, December 26th & Friday, December 27th | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Are dinosaurs truly lizards or birds? Are we related to dogs? Come and learn about how scientists’ group different living things and what happens when those change. Spots are limited.
2 classes: What Is Taxonomy? (Thursday, December 26th) Are There New Animals (Friday, December 27th) Price is per class, you do not need to register for both For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | (Was $34) $20 per participant, per class
Discount ends Wednesday, 12/18 at 9:00 am! |
Vet Tech 101 - Intelligence
Friday, December 27th | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Come join us for this Vet Tech class focusing on intelligence! Students will get to learn about different forms of intelligence, which animals are smarter than others, and the cognitive needs of our animal ambassadors. Students will also learn how to check to make sure the animals are receiving proper mental stimulation by giving them examinations and providing enrichment. Space is limited.
For Ages 9-12 (drop-off) | $34
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I Want to Be a Vet!
Friday, December 27th | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Do you love animals? Aspiring veterinarians will enjoy learning about the many aspects of veterinary care. Veterinarians provide different medical care for different types of animals depending on their patients-zoo animals, farm animals or pets! Children will learn about the special needs of a variety of APEC’s Animal Ambassadors and observe them up-close. Space is limited.
For Ages 6-8 (drop-off) | $22 per child
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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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229-10 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362 |
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
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