Children Born 09/01/01 - 05/31/03

These programs require the participation of at least one parent or other adult for every one to two registered children. Each child in attendance must be registered. Unregistered children (siblings, nursing infants, etc.) will not be allowed to attend the program. The fees for these programs are per child. There is no charge for the accompanying adult. Please list the accompanying adult on the registration form.

Nocturnal Neighbors (evening program)

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 – 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

Ever wonder what goes on in your yard at night? Learn how bats, owls and other nocturnal animals are adapted to life at night and ways to observe them in your own back yard. Receive a kit to build your very own bat house at home!

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Laura Seger, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator
Fee: ZFA Members $28/General Public $31

Code	Date	Day	Time
C604NN	June 4	W	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT
C625NN	June 25	W	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT
C716NN	July 16	W	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT
C814NN	August 14	Th	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT

Animal Hide And Seek

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 – 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

"Look closely. Can you see me up in the tree?" Discover the wonders of animal camouflage to learn how these "costumes" help them disguise. Each participant will make their own camouflaged critter to take home.

Limited to 14 children per session.
Instructors: Zoo Docents
Fee: ZFA Members $21/General Public $23

Code	Date	Day	Time
C612AH	June 12	Th	9:30-11:30 a.m.	CLOSED
C708AH	July 8	Tu	9:30-11:30 a.m.	CLOSED
C719AH	July 19	Sa	9:30-11:30 a.m.	CLOSED
C731AH	July 31	Th	9:30-11:30 a.m.	CLOSED

Animal Tunes And Tales

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 – 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

Why does the opossum have a bare tail? What did Swimmy see on his adventures? Come prepared to hear and sing about animals and then meet them. We will also play a game and make an animal craft to take home.

Limited to 14 children per session.
Instructors: Zoo Docents
Fee: ZFA Members $18/General Public $20

Code	Date	Day	Time
C628AT	June 28	Sa	9:30-11 a.m.	CLOSED
C715AT	July 15	Tu	9:30-11 a.m.	CLOSED

Magnificent Mammals

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 – 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

What makes an animal a mammal? Why do humans belong in this group of animals? Learn the answers to these questions and much more as you meet live animals, match up mammal biofacts, and make a mammal puppet to take home.

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Bridget Ebert, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $18/General Public $20

Code	Date	Day	Time
C609MM	June 9	M	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C620MM	June 20	F	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C703MM	July 3	Th	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C806MM	August 6	W	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED

Scaled Survival, Velvet Silence

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 – 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

SNAKE!!! No matter how snakes make you feel, this class is a great opportunity to learn some awesome facts about these slithery serpents. We will meet live snakes, learn about their behaviors and much more. Each participant will receive a ZOOBOOK ®.

Limited to 18 children per session.
Instructor: Kimberly Hoormann, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
C609SS	June 9	M	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C619SS	June 19	Th	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C723SS	July 23	W	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C807SS	August 7	Th	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED

Wiggly Worms And Rolypolys

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 – 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

Why are "bugs" hard on the outside and squishy on the inside? We will visit the Monsanto Insectarium to see our wonderful collection of insects and their allies. Custom-design your own pair of wings, and become a beautiful butterfly!

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Zoo Docents
Fee: ZFA Members $21/General Public $23

Code	Date	Day	Time
C618WW	June 18	W	9-11 a.m.	CLOSED
C705WW	July 5	Sa	9-11 a.m.	CLOSED
C808WW	August 8	F	9-11 a.m.	CLOSED

Super Hero Science (NEW!)

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 - 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

Discover who else can leap tall buildings in a single bound, has senses and can transform to protect themselves. Bring your favorite super hero action figure and we'll explore which animals have similar adaptations to help them survive. We will create our own animal super hero and conduct exciting experiments to learn more about these cool creatures and their amazing adaptations.

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Laura Seger, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator
Fee: ZFA Members $18/General Public $20

Code	Date	Day	Time
C611H1	June 11	W	6:30-8 p.m. (evening)	CLOSED
C614H2	June 14	Sa	10-11:30 a.m.	SOLD OUT
C614H3	June 14	Sa	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C702H4	July 2	W	6:30-8 p.m. (evening)	CLOSED

Dig into Dinosaurs (NEW!)

For children with birth dates 9/01/01 - 5/31/03 accompanied by an adult

As junior paleontologists, we'll examine fossils, arrange skeletons and of course dig to uncover animal mysteries. We will explore what scientists have discovered about these prehistoric giants and meet some of their distant relatives. We will also create our own costumes to experience life as a dinosaur.

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Laura Seger, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22

Code	Date	Day	Time
C705D1	July 5	Sa	10-11:30 a.m.	CLOSED
C705D2	July 5	Sa	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C706D1	July 6	Su	10-11:30 a.m.	CLOSED
C706D2	July 6	Su	1-2:30 p.m.	CLOSED
C726D1	July 26	Sa	10-11:30 a.m.	SOLD OUT
C726D2	July 26	Sa	1-2:30 p.m.	SOLD OUT
C823D1	August 23	Sa	10-11:30 a.m.	SOLD OUT
C823D2	August 23	Sa	1-2:30 p.m.