EXTENDED CLASSROOM 2013-2014
Binghamton Zoo (at Ross Park) – (Southern Tier Zoological
Society)
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park: Animal Encounters
(Grades K-12)
The Binghamton Zoo houses over 100 different species of animals including Red Pandas and 7
other endangered species. During the tour, Zoo educators will provide students with an
opportunity to learn about our animals with age-appropriate information and behind the scenes
stories. Using NYS Learning Standards the guides will present each of the animals and their
environments in a unique and existing way, giving student’s time at each exhibit to ask
questions.
NYS Standards:
Social Studies 3; Math, Science, Technology 4, 6, 7
Venue Cost:
$4.75 per student / chaperone;
1 complimentary chaperone per 10 students
District Cost:
Venue Cost + BOCES 18% fee
Class Limit:
MINIMUM class size = 15 students
MAXIMUM class size = 25 students to avoid undue stress on the
animals
Length of Program: 2 hours
Site:
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park,
Binghamton NY - 724-5461 x235
Contact:
Kathy Harasta, 766-3731
Email:
kharasta@btboces.org
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park: Conservation Conversations
(Grades 6-12)
This is an add-on to our Guided Tour. Using hands-on touch stations, our zoo educators teach
students about conservation issues, such as:
 Saving our Natural Resources
 Endangered Animals
 Habitat Destruction
Stations are set up throughout the zoo using artifacts, activities and up-close encounters with our
animals.
NYS Standards:
Social Studies 3; Math, Science, Technology 4, 6, 7
Venue Cost:
$2.00 per student / chaperone;
1 complimentary chaperone per 10 students
District Cost:
Venue Cost + BOCES 18% fee
Class Limit:
MINIMUM class size = 15 students
MAXIMUM Class size = 25 students to avoid undue stress on the
animals
Length of Program: 2 hours (includes tour time)
Site:
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park,
Binghamton NY - 724-5461 x235
Contact:
Kathy Harasta, 766-3731
Email:
kharasta@btboces.org
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EXTENDED CLASSROOM 2013-2014
Binghamton Zoo (at Ross Park) – (Southern Tier Zoological
Society)
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park: It Just Makes Sense
(Grades K-5)
At the zoo our educators will teach students a unique program focusing on the different
ways an animal will use their senses to find food and avoid predators. The students will
view many different types of animals in the lower zoo such as: Red Panda, Gila
Monsters, Ringtail Lemurs, Amur leopard, Cougar, Meerkats, Golden lion Tamarins and
more. Students will participate in a discussion comparing animal senses to our own
human senses. They will also have an opportunity to experience up-close animal
encounters with our Education Animals and participate in hands on activities.
NYS Standards:
COST:
Class Limit:
Length of Program:
Site:
Contact:
Email:
Social Studies 3; Math, Science, Technology 4, 6, 7
$5.00 per student / chaperone;
1 complimentary chaperone per 10 students
MINIMUM class size = 15 students
MAXIMUM class size = 25 students to avoid undue stress on the
animals
1 ½ hours
Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park,
Binghamton NY - 724-5461 x235
Kathy Harasta, 766-3731
kharasta@btboces.org
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