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Wild Adventure Program: There's No Such Thing As a...

by EARTH Limited at Southwick's Zoo

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Date and Time

Mon, Jun 22, 2020, 9:00 AM –

Fri, Jun 26, 2020, 4:00 PM EDT

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Southwick's Zoo

2 Southwick Street

Mendon, MA 01756

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Kids in this program will learn about some of the myths in the animal kingdom and where these misconceptions originated.

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There's No Such Thing As a....

Animal Myths vs Reality

Grades 4-6

June 22 - June 26: 9:00am-4:00pm

$365 Non-Member / $328.50 EARTH Ltd Member

Did you know that porcupines can't actually shoot their quills? Or that owls can't really turn their heads 360 degrees? This program will clear up many common animal misconceptions as well as explore which animals are a part of mythology and legends across different cultures. Using literature, art, science, and storytelling, we will look at myths and realities in the animal world.

Program highlights: Learning about the zoo's 150+ different species, creating enrichment for tropical birds with help from the zoo's bird trainers/keepers, creating enrichment with the keepers for the zoo's primates, meeting some animals up close and personal, watching keepers feed the hyenas and alligator, games, crafts, tie-dying a t-shirt to bring home, and more!

If you have any questions, please contact: Bob Clark, Program Director, at earthltdsummerprogram@gmail.com

Summer Wild Adventure Program FAQs

Where and when do I drop my child off?

On the first day of the program, please arrive by 8:45am. The drop off area is located at the top of the zoo's smaller parking lot (across the street from the larger field parking lot). There will be a picnic table.

Where do I pick up my child?

Children will be picked up at 4:00pm (or noon for the half day programs) at the top of the zoo's smaller parking lot (across the street from the larger field parking lot). There will be a picnic table and sign.

What should my child wear?

Make sure your child is dressed for the weather. We spend most of the day outdoors and do a large amount of walking, so we recommend that children wear comfortable shoes and do not wear sandals or open toed shoes. Following state guidelines, children will be required to wear a face mask throughout the day, excluding during meal times. We strongly recommend packing an extra mask in case one gets dirty or is unusable.

What should my child bring?

A mask or other fabric face covering such as a bandana. Following state guidelines, children will be required to wear a face mask throughout the day, excluding during meal times. We strongly recommend packing an extra mask in case one gets dirty or is unusable.
Sneakers or boots only (no sandals, flip flops, or open-toed shoes). Shoes must be comfortable enough for children to walk all over the zoo.
Backpack
A pencil bag with colored pencils, markers, crayons, small paint brush and regular pencils.
Additional clothing depending on the day’s weather forecast (i.e. extra socks, raincoat, sweatshirt, hat, etc.)
Water bottle - We have water available to refill bottles, but, to minimize contact, we recommend packing two water bottles each day.
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Lunch & snacks - We provide snacks and water during morning and afternoon snack time. Snacks will be individually packaged, single serve snacks. Since kids are active all day, they tend to get hungry, so you may wish to send more than you typically would for school lunch.
Hand sanitizer - We have installed a hand washing station, staff will have hand sanitizer, and hand sanitizer is available in various locations in the zoo, but we recommend that children bring their own to help minimize contact.