On Sunday, September 23, City of Science Staten Island will feature two hands-on apprentice programs.
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1.) Animal Behaviorist Apprentice: The Naked Mole-Rat
CSI Sports & Recreation Center, Building 1R | September 23 at 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM | Recommended for ages 8+ | FREE
It’s hard to find a New Yorker who hasn’t encountered a rat. But a naked mole-rat? Doubtful. Native to East Africa, they live mostly underground and, because of their highly social behavior, scientists are studying why they crave so much family time. You won’t come face-to-face with any rats at this program, but you’ll join neuroscientist Dan McCloskey to examine and track their behavior (via Live Webcam) and discuss what parts of the brain drive social activity and what this means for humans.

2.) REGISTRATION CLOSED - Zookeeper’s Apprentice: How To Train Your Zoo Creature
CSI Sports & Recreation Center, Building 1R | September 23 at 1:00 PM | Recommended for ages 8+ | FREE
Ever wonder how zoo animals from otters to porcupines learn to follow simple commands? Train with animal behaviorists from the Staten Island Zoo, and explore clicker training methods to teach your animals to be calm and well-behaved, whether at the vet, in the park, in transit, in your house, or in your future studies in wildlife conservation.



If you have multiple children, please fill out the form per child. There are limited seats available.
You will receive a confirmation email with 24 hours.