Education Center & Themed Onsite Programs

Learn more with one of our Animal Ambassadors, or choose to explore another area of zoological interest!

Education Center Programs:

Come join us for an up-close meet and greet of one of our Animal Ambassadors! ECP booking includes:

  • Meeting and learning more about one of our Ambassadors. Example animals include: tarantula, bugs, frogs, lizards, turtles, snakes, hedgehog, rooster, screech owl

  • Our center comfortably holds about 45 people

  • Larger groups can be accommodated in an outdoor area, weather permitting

  • See above for examples of our ambassadors

  • Rates: $100/first hour, $50 each additional hour

  • One bus permit is included; additional permits are $25/bus

  • To book, email zooeducation@cityofbridgeton.com or call the recreation office (856) 453-1658


Themed Onsite Programs:

Get a deeper understanding of one of six different zoological areas of interest. Choose from:

  • Enrichment Workshop: build and create fun items for our zoo residents

  • Animal Tales: Meet the live versions of the animals featured in children's books

  • Animal Training: See a training session, unfiltered. Watch the learning process, mistakes and successes!

  • Animal Observation: Collect behavior data at an exhibit, using keeper-led observation techniques.

  • Animal Adaptations: Explore how animals survive in their native environments

  • Animal Art: Sketch your favorite zoo residents

  • Rates: $100/first hour, $50 each additional hour

  • One bus permit is included; additional permits are $25/bus

  • To book, email zooeducation@cityofbridgeton.com or call the recreation office (856) 453-1658