Professional Development at the Zoos and Aquarium
The Education Division of WCS offers a wide range of professional development opportunities for teachers. Teacher courses are held at the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo. WCS courses for teachers of grades Kâ12 help bring a new dimension to your lessons, whether you teach science, math, language arts, or anything in between! Professional development courses can also be provided at your school or district. Call 718-220-5136 for more information.
Our multi-disciplinary programs are aligned with both state and national education standards.
Upcoming Teacher Courses
Winter 2009
Field Studies at the Zoo
Grades: 4-8
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: February 17 - 20, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Elly Jelly Looks at Marine Animals
Grades: K - 3
Location: NY Aquarium (Brooklyn)
Dates: February 17 - 20, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
General Science In Childhood And Middle Childhood Education
Brooklyn College Graduate Course for 3 Graduate credits in Science (for Education majors)
Grades: 3-6
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: February 16 - 21, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am â 4:30 pm
For those interested, please contact Brooklyn College for registration information.
Spring 2009
Habitat Ecology for Educators
Grades: 4-8
Location: Queens Zoo
Dates: April 14 - 17, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Field Studies Marine Ecology
Grades: 4-8
Location: NY Aquarium (Brooklyn)
Dates: April 14 - 17, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Pablo Python Looks at Animals
Grades: K-3
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: Saturdays; April 25, May 2, 9 and 16, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
General Science In Childhood And Middle Childhood Education
Brooklyn College Graduate Course for 3 Graduate credits in Science (for Education majors)
Grades: 3-6
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: April 13 - 18, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am â 4:30 pm
For those interested, please contact Brooklyn College for registration information.
Summer 2009
Insects and their Allies
Grades: K-3
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: July 6 - 10, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Habitat Ecology for Educators
Grades: 4-8
Location: Prospect Park Zoo
Dates: July 13 - 17, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Elly Jelly Looks at Marine Animals
Grades: K - 3
Location: NY Aquarium (Brooklyn)
Dates: July 20 - 24, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Tigers and Other Predators (Teachers for Tigers)
Grades: 4-8
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: July 20 - 24, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Field Studies at the Zoo
Grades: 4-8
Location: Queens Zoo
Dates: July 27 - 31, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Pablo Python Looks at Animals
Grades: K-3
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: August 3 - 7, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Field Studies Marine Ecology
Grades: 4-8
Location: NY Aquarium (Brooklyn)
Dates: August 3 - 7, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
*NEW* The Mannahatta Project
Grades: 4-8
Location: Central Park Zoo
Dates: August 3 - 7, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
*NEW* Animal Behavior
Grades: 4-8
Location: TBD
Dates: August 17 - 21, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
*NEW* Energy, Climate and Wildlife Connections
Grades: 4-8
Location: Bronx Zoo
Dates: August 10 - 14, 2009
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
3 p-credits earned
Also check out our ONLINE Teacher Training Courses! Starting January 2009
Payment Details
Cost: $225.00 (payable to Bronx Zoo Education) + $100 for 3 P-Credits (payable to ASPDP). Graduate credits are available for an additional cost and additional attendance or assignments. Contact teacherinfo@wcs.org or 718-220-5136 for more information.
For those registering for General Science in Childhood and Middle Childhood Education, your cost will include Brooklyn College registration fee and tuition and an additional $120 materials fee, payable to the Bronx Zoo.
Information for registered participants
Pre-workshop information
Zoo map and classroom directions
Sign Up Today!
Click here for application in PDF
Call to register and pay by credit card or send application and payment made out to "Wildlife Conservation Society" to:
Jennell Ives
WCS - Education Division
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
To learn about our Educational Materials, click here.
Cancellation Policy
Individuals who wish to cancel their registration must notify the Education Department in writing. Cancellations made more than 4 weeks in advance will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations made 2â4 weeks before the start date of the class will be refunded 50% of the registration fee. There are no refunds for cancellations/withdrawals less than 2 weeks before the start date of the course.