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 9/01/03 - 5/31/05 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 $30/General Public $33
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C602NN |
June 2 |
W |
6:30-8 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C628NN |
June 28 |
M |
6:30-8 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C719NN |
July 19 |
M |
6:30-8 p.m. |
CLOSED |
Animal Hide And Seek
For children with birth dates 9/01/03 - 5/31/05 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 $23/General Public $25
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C610AH |
June 10 |
Th |
9:30-11:30 a.m. |
CLOSED |
| C623AH |
June 23 |
W |
9:30-11:30 a.m. |
CLOSED |
| C710AH |
July 10 |
Sa |
9:30-11:30 a.m. |
CLOSED |
| C720AH |
July 20 |
Tu |
9:30-11:30 a.m. |
CLOSED |
Rhyming and Rapping at the Zoo
For children with birth dates 9/01/03 – 5/31/05 accompanied by an adult
Fables, "tails," rocking, and rapping will all be a part of the morning fun! You'll hear stories about animals near and far, and you'll make up an animal story of your very own. Raise your arms and swing your hips - you'll learn new songs and rhymes about your visit to the Zoo. We will also meet some animals, and make a craft to take home.
Limited to 14 children per session
Instructors: Zoo Docents
Fee: ZFA Members $22/General Public $24
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C626RR |
June 26 |
Sa |
9:30-11 a.m. |
CLOSED |
| C707RR |
July 7 |
W |
9:30-11 a.m. |
CLOSED |
Fantastic Furballs (NEW!)
For children with birth dates 9/01/03 – 5/31/05 accompanied by an adult
Do you like furry animals? Here at the Zoo we have lots of very hairy animals called mammals. Come learn about some of the coolest mammals from right here in North America. We will visit some of these fabulous fuzzy creatures around the Zoo. Each participant will create a mammal track cast to take home.
Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Bridget Ebert, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $22/General Public $24
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C610FF |
June 10 |
Th |
1-3 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C714FF |
July 14 |
W |
1-3 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C805FF |
August 5 |
Th |
1-3 p.m. |
|
Wiggly Worms And Rolypolys
For children with birth dates 9/01/03 – 5/31/05 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 $23/General Public $25
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C702WW |
July 2 |
F |
9-11 a.m. |
CLOSED |
| C717WW |
July 17 |
Sa |
9-11 a.m. |
CLOSED |
Super Hero Science (Evening Program)
For children with birth dates 9/01/03 - 5/31/05 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 $20/General Public $22
| Code |
Date |
Day |
Time |
|
| C607SH |
June 7 |
M |
6:30-8 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| C726SH |
July 26 |
M |
6:30-8 p.m. |
CLOSED |
Dig into Dinosaurs
For children with birth dates 9/01/03 - 5/31/05 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 $22/General Public $24
| Code |
Date |
Day |
Time |
|
| C612D1 |
June 12 |
Sa |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C612D2 |
June 12 |
Sa |
1-2:30 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| C613D1 |
June 13 |
Su |
10-11:30 a.m. |
CLOSED |
| C613D2 |
June 13 |
Su |
1-2:30 p.m. |
CLOSED |
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