Sat., Jan 10 – Kids and Critters 10:00-11:30
Sat., Jan. 17 – Healing Workshop – 10:30am-2pm
Sun., Jan. 18 – Chinese New Year Celebration – Year of the Ox–1:30–3:30*
Sun., Jan. 18 – Super Bowl Raffle Drawing – 2-4pm – Applebees/Mall
Sat., Jan. 24– Career with Animals (Marine Biology) 1:30-3:30

Mon., Feb. 2 – Groundhog Day – Gates open at 7:00am – Prediction at 7:30am
Mon., Feb. 2 – Blood Drive   8:00am – 1:30pm
Sat., Feb. 7 – Kids and Critters – 10:00-11:30
Thurs., Feb. 12 – Society Ball – 6pm
Sat., Feb. 14 – Courtship Tails 1:00-3:30pm*
Sun., Feb. 15 – Enrichment Workshop – Meerkat Manners – 1:30-3:30*
Mon., Feb. 16 – Dinos & More – 1:30-3:30*
Sat., Feb. 21 – Career with Animals (Education) 1:30-3:30
Sun., Feb. 22 – Gone Fishing – 10:00-11:30 (Series of 3 2/22, 3/1, 3/8)
Sat., Feb. 28 – Breakfast with the Beast – 8:30am-10:00am

Sun., March 1 – Gone Fishing – 10:00-11:30 (Series of 3 2/22, 3/1, 3/8)
Sat., March. 7 – Kids and Critters – 10:00-11:30
Sun., March 8 – Gone Fishing – 10:00-11:30 (Series of 3 2/22, 3/1, 3/8)
Sat., March 14 – Career with Animals (Behaviorist) 1:30-3:30
Sun., March 29 – Breakfast with the Beast – 8:30am-10:00am
Sat., March 28 – ZOOFARI CAMP Registration - 9:00-12:00

RECURRING PROGRAMS:

“CAREERS WITH ANIMALS” WORKSHOP SERIES – All dates meet 1:30-3:30pm
For those students who are interested in learning more about careers working with animals, we are offering a look at a variety of different skills needed to prepare for such a career. The classes will include an introduction to live animals, interactive activities, tours and lab work.

Sat., Jan. 24– Marine Biologist
Sat., Feb. 21 - Nutritionist
Sat., March 14 – Behaviorist
Sat., April 18 - Zookeeper
Sat., May 23 - Veterinarian
Sat., June 27 – Field Biologist

Pre-registration required.
Members: $25 for 1 class, $20 each additional class
Non-members:   $35 for 1 class, $30 each additional class
Class space is limited.   Geared for grades 6-9

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEASTS – All dates meet 8:30-10:00am
One of Staten Island Zoo’s most loved programs.   Join us for a tour of our animal kitchen, help prepare some food for critters and watch them eat.   Meet some animals close up and have a breakfast snack while you are here.

Sat., Feb. 28
Sun., March 29
Sun., May 3
Sun., June 28

Members: $10
Non-members: $13
Children ages 5 and up – please no younger siblings. A paying adult must accompany a paying child.
Pre-registration required.

KIDS AND CRITTERS – All dates meet 10-11:30am
Calling all Pre-K and Kindergarten adventure seekers. Meet and learn about animals and their unique adaptations, enjoy snacks, take special tours and make crafts. This is a drop-off program. Registration is limited, so sign up right away. Each session will explore a different topic.

Sat., Jan. 10
Sat., Feb. 7
Sat., March 7
Sat., April 11
Sat., May 9
Sat., June 13

$13 non-members
$10 member

DINOSAURS AND MORE featuring RICHIE MIRISSIS – 1:30-3:30pm
Join dinosaur enthusiast, Richie Mirissis, as he presents some amazing fossils, three- dimensional models, and memorabilia from his vast collection.   Make a clay fossil mold with the help of our knowledgeable volunteers.

Free with regular admission – DONATION REQUESTED Pre-registration not required

Mon., Feb. 16
Mon., April 13
Mon., May 25

JANUARY PROGRAMS:

HEALING WORKSHOP – Sat., Jan. 17 10:30-2:00pm (1/2 hr. lunch)
Back by popular demand:  Harness your energy allowing your body to naturally heal itself.  This workshop gives you powerful techniques to release stress and build up energy.  Learn how to use pressure points (not only on yourself but your pet also) and meditation to release mental and physical stress.  Instructor, Joe Rubino, will guide the class as you learn to heal mind and body.

$60 non-members
$50 members
Pre-registration required

YEAR OF THE OX – Sun., Jan. 18 – 1:30-3:30pm
What better place than the zoo to celebrate Chinese New Year, the “Year of the Ox”.   In honor of this occasion we will have our own celebration with craft, special feeding and presentation showcasing the Zoo’s Chinese Horoscope animals.”

Free with regular Zoo admission. Pre-registration Not Required

SUPER BOWL RAFFLE DRAWING – 2-4pm Applebees/Mall

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS:

GROUNDHOG DAY CELEBRATION – Mon., Feb. 2 – Gates open 7am, Chuck’s prediction is at 7:30am
Will we have a short winter or will it be another six weeks until Spring?   Be there when Staten Island Chuck, New York City’s only weather forecasting groundhog, will make his grand prediction.   Join us for music and fun and greet the hog himself.   Chuck will also be making appearances throughout the day.

The Ceremony is a free event. Join us afterwards for a special breakfast with Chuck!   Breakfast with Chuck is $10/adult   $5/childen under 5. Pre-registration Recommended for breakfast Call (718)442-3101 X14 for reservations

BLOOD DRIVE on Groundhog Day – Mon., Feb. 2 – 7:30am-1:00 pm
As in the past, New York City is in a terrible shortage and your help is needed.   Come to the Zoo on Sat., Feb 2, give blood and help save a life.   Pre-register to speed up the process!   All pre-registered donors will receive free admission that day and a Zoo admission to use at a later date.   Come say Hello!!! to Chuck while you give your gift of life. Pre-registration Requested.

SOCIETY BALL – Thurs., Feb.12 – 6pm
Join us for the Staten Island Zoological Society Ball honoring Borough President James Molinaro; Time Warner Executive, Tina Gutman; and Broker/Owners of Safari Realty, Fran and Frank Reale.    The Staten Island Excelsior Grand will be the setting for our gala event.   For more information call the Zoo at (718) 442-3101.

COUTSHIP TAILS – Sat., Feb. 14 – 1:30-3:30pm
Come to the zoo on Valentine’s day to find out how “love is in the air” for some wild beasts.   There will be an opportunity to make a free valentine craft for a loved one.   Show your love for the zoo…for $5 you can pose with one of our education animals while we take your picture.

ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP “Meerkat Manners”- Sun., Feb. 15   1:30 – 3:30pm
Enjoy an afternoon making fun toys for our Meerkats and learn what makes them “frisky”!   Make a craft for yourself, too! Free with regular zoo admission. Registration not required

GONE FISHING – Sun., Feb 22 thru Sun., March 8 (see specific dates) – 10:00-11:30am
Remember how nice it was to fish on those lazy days of summer? This series of classes is a primer on fishing in Staten Island. Step-by-step you will learn about our local fish, the art of fishing, the places to fish legally and local fishing laws. This series will culminate with a fishing trip to one of the local parks at a later date.

Purchasing fishing equipment will the responsibility of the participants. This program is geared to 6 and older accompanied by an adult. Free with regular zoo admission. Pre-registration Required

Sun., Feb. 22
Sun., March 1
Sun., March 8

MARCH PROGRAMS:

SUMMER ZOOFARI REGISTRATION     Sat., March 29 – 9:00am –12:00pm

SUMMER ZOOFARI DAY CAMP “MEMBERS ONLY” REGISTRATION –
Membership Registration Day for Zoo Summer Camp is Saturday, March 29, 2008.   Registration will begin promptly at 9:00am at the Clove Road Gate.

WE WILL NOT BE TAKING NEW OR RENEWAL MEMBERSHIPS ON REGISTRATION DAY.  

All those registering children for camp MUST HAVE ZOO REGISTRATION UP TO DATE BY FRIDAY, March 21 or they will not be able to register any children for camp. Members may register the children of one additional member family and no more. Non-member registration will start Monday, April 8, 2008, 10:00am