Children get a fun week of zoo-based activities, tours, and behind the scenes experiences. Each day patrollers tour an area of the zoo (Rainforest, Predators, Farmyard, Hoofstock) and have a special presentation by our keeper staff. The activities may include making enrichment items for the animals, watching training procedures, learning about new exhibits and more. Each week also offers some of our zoo presentations and introduction to our education animal collection. We offer zoo related games, crafts and activities for the younger groups. The sessions for the older children may include hands on activities involving tracking, scientific observation, and artifact identification. Zoo Patrollers also take part in all special summer shows offered by the zoo. Each day includes time for a snack and a little air-conditioned break! Special Friday activities include a carousel ride and a trip to the gift shop. Sessions are scheduled for children ages 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. Zoo Patrol takes place in our Research Station and throughout zoo grounds. Children arrive at 9 AM and leave at 12:30 PM.

Day camp in New Rochelle for ages 3 - 14, grouped by age. Campers participate in a balanced schedule of athletic and cultural activities, two swims and lunch each day. Our carefully planned activities, special events and programs are vehicles through which we accomplish our youth development goals of helping children learn new skills, take healthy risks and build self-confidence. While reaching the top of the climbing wall, campers learn determination, trust and how to overcome fears. While playing soccer, campers practice teamwork and sportsmanship. While performing in the camp show, campers learn cooperation and commitment.