Junior Naturalists Program
Become a Junior Naturalist at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary! Sign up for a youth environmental program for kids age 5-14. Come learn more about the environment and wildlife in our Junior Naturalist program!
Mini Naturalists: Age 5-8
We learn about environmental concepts like animal behaviors, habits, and enrichment as well as plant conservation, life cycles, and so much more! We play interactive games, work with the animals and native plants, and make eco-friendly crafts all while learning how to best take care of nature and the environment. And most importantly, we have fun!
Junior Naturalists: Age 9-14
We dive deeper into concepts of animal behaviors, biology, habitat, plant conservation, and animal life cycles. We encourage more independence when it comes to working in small groups to learn about conservation, researching wildlife, animal handling, and group games! Our interactive program encourages wildlife education, environmental conservation, and public speaking. Our Junior Naturalists leave with a stronger awareness of how to care for the environment and the animals who live there.
AVAILABLE SESSIONS
Mini Junior Naturalist Sessions Ages 5-8:
Every Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Begins May 1
Junior Naturalist Sessions Ages 9-11:
Every Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Begins April 22
Junior Naturalist Sessions Ages 12-14
Every Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Begins April 24
SUMMER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Mini Junior Naturalist Sessions Ages 5-8:
Every Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Begins June 12
Junior Naturalist Sessions Ages 9-11:
Every Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Begins June 10
Junior Naturalist Sessions Ages 12-14
Every Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Begins June 12
Contact our Junior Naturalist Coordinator, Alyson Fishbein, at jrnaturalist@buschwildlife.org to be put on a waitlist for any sold-out sessions.
Junior Naturalist Inquiry Form
Please fill out the form below if you are interested in your child joining our Junior Naturalist Program. A team member will be in touch with additional information on pricing and registration requirements. It may take us a few days to get back to you, especially if you submit this form on a weekend.
