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Students entering 2nd - 3rd grade

Youth attend these programs on their own, unaccompanied by a parent or other adult.

Powerful Pachyderms

Do elephants really drink water through their trunks? What does a rhino use its horn for? What exactly is a pachyderm? Join us as we learn about the elephants, rhinos and hippos at the Zoo. We will finish the class with a walk through the River's Edge to see our powerful pachyderms.

Limited to 16 students per session.
Instructor: Kimberly Hoormann, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $26/General Public $29

CodeDateDayTime 
Y602PP June 2 W 9 a.m. - 12 noon CLOSED
Y708PP July 8 Th 9 a.m. - 12 noon CLOSED
Y730PP July 30 F 9 a.m. - 12 noon CLOSED

Earth Safari

Are there llamas in the Bahamas? Any squid in Madrid? Come have a great time learning about animals from around the world. We will meet live animals in class and tour selected animals on Zoo grounds. Each participant will create an animal atlas to take home.

Limited to 16 students per session.
Instructor: Bridget Ebert, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $35/General Public $37

CodeDateDayTime 
Y608ES June 8 Tu 9 a.m. - 12 noon SOLD OUT
Y713ES July 13 Tu 9 a.m. - 12 noon SOLD OUT
Y720ES July 20 Tu 9 a.m. - 12 noon CLOSED