Endangered NJ
Learn about the many factors that threaten animals with endangerment or
extinction worldwide. Students will use artifacts and
live animals to learn how to distinguish between these classifications.
Activities are designed to help students understand a little more about NJ’s
over 60 endangered species, and learn how they can help prevent the threats to
local wildlife.
Heavenly Herps
“Herps” (reptiles and amphibians) are among the most under-appreciated
and misunderstood species of the animal world. This program will introduce
students to live snakes, frogs, salamanders and turtles and highlight the characteristics
which distinguish between reptiles and amphibians.
Oogling Owls
Students learn how these nocturnal raptors have adapted to night
flight, as they observe our
live resident
owl. Your class will learn about NJ’s owls’ status by discussing the pros and
cons of human interactions with these powerful and efficient predators.
Rapp’n with Raptors
Students will observe several
live raptors
up close and learn about their behavior, physiology, adaptations, ecological
importance and natural history. Hands-on artifacts and demonstrations will
capture the imagination of young and old.