by Wildlife Conservation Society
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Vacation-day camps at the Queens Zoo where children spend the day meeting animals and learning about wildlife of the Americas through activities and exploration.
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During NYC school breaks
Registration fee; contact education office
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Ages 5–12.
Registration fee; contact education office
During NYC school breaks
53-51 111th Street, 11368, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.
Tickets are handled by Wildlife Conservation Society: queenszoo.com, or call (800) 433-4149.
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