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Register early to take part in the Zoo’s Wild Workshops. They are fun for the whole family! Each workshop features a wide variety of activities involving behind-the-scenes opportunities, hands-on activities and live animal contact.
Fees for Behind the Scenes:
Non-Members = $35.00 Members = $30.00
Fees for Purr-fect Pets, Zoo School, Beast Feast:
Non-Members = $25.00 Members = $20.00
 
Hyena Enrichment which was part of the “Enriching Zoo Animals.” We made paper tube treats and got the opportunity to watch the keeper feed the treats to the hyena
2012 Wild Workshop (Family Programs) Schedule
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WORKSHOP
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March 10, 2012
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Behind the Scenes
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Family (6 & up)
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April 14, 2012
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Purr-fect Pets
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Family
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June 16, 2012
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Behind the Scenes
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Family (6 & up)
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September 8, 2012
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Zoo School
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Family
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October 6, 2012
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Behind the Scenes
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Family (6 & up)
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November 17, 2012
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Beast Feast
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Family
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For all of our Family Workshops, all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Participants must register and pay program fees by the Sunday prior to the date of each session.
What Zookeepers Do
Date: November 12, 2011 FULL
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In this workshop we will see if you have what it takes to take care of zoo critters! We will find out about the variety of animal diets that are prepared daily at the Zoo, take a peek behind-the-scenes at the diet kitchen, and practice training techniques that help zookeepers to manage the Zoo’s diverse animal collection!
Behind the Scenes
Date: March 10, 2012
June 16, 2012
October 6, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: Families with children ages 6 and up
This workshop is an exciting experience that gives you and your family a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go behind closed doors at the Buffalo Zoo! Meet zookeepers as we visit three exhibit areas to learn the daily routine of preparing animal diets, observing behavior, training and more. Don’t forget your camera
Important Notes:
Due to the unpredictability of animals, tour experiences may vary.
Please be aware that we will be visiting confined zookeeper work areas with close proximity to wild animals. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. All participants must abide by staff instructions at all times. If you require reasonable accommodation as a result of a disability or other reasons, please call 995-6128 for assistance.
Purr-fect Pets
Date: April 14, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Do you have a house tall enough for a giraffe? Or a pool deep enough for a whale? Of course not! If zoo animals do not make good pets, then what animals do? In this workshop, we’ll explore the differences between wild and domestic animals, and then have a behind the scenes opportunity to observe how we care for our zoo animals. Using that information we will relate the characteristics and needs of zoo animals to the domestic critters that make purr-fect pets!
Zoo School
Date: September 8, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
As students head back to school to learn new skills, our animals at the zoo continue their year-long training! Have you ever wondered how a zookeeper trains a sea lion to flap its flippers or a parrot to mimic a sound? In this workshop we will discover how zookeepers use training to display animals’ natural behaviors, showcasing how they act in the wild. We will observe animal behavior and practice training techniques that help zookeepers to manage the Zoo’s diverse animal collection!
Beast Feast!
Date: November 17, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
How would you prepare a Thanksgiving Feast for a rhino or a gorilla? Find out in this family workshop that begins with a light continental breakfast (for you)! We will then explore zoo animal diet and nutrition, observe zoo animals enjoying their breakfast, and even go behind-the-scenes to explore the diet kitchen.
click here to download the WILD WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
Pre-paid registration is required, and all participants are required to pay the workshop fee. For more information call us at (716) 995-6128
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