Spring Programs for Homeschoolers
Classes include live animals, biofacts, and observation and investigation activities to help meet your child's science needs. Programs are held on the 2nd or 3rd Monday of each month from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Classes meet in the lower level of The Living World Building. For more information, call (314) 646-4544.
Students in Grades K - 2
Built to Survive
All animals have unique behaviors and physical characteristics to help them survive in their particular homes. In this class, we will explore where animals live and how they have become adapted to surviving in those habitats.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0213BU - February 13 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Bird for Beginners
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a bird? Through observations, biofacts, and live birds, we will learn about their characteristics, where they live and what they eat. Join us for this dynamic class about our feathered friends.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0319BB - March 19 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Awesome Amphibians
Amphibians are found worldwide, from the driest deserts to the snowy Arctic. In this class, we will explore their amazing adaptations, and learn how amphibians are important to the ecosystem.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0416AA - April 16 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Students in Grades 3 - 5
Animal Champions
Can you run as fast as a cheetah or leap like a lemur? Test your knowledge as we learn about the strongest, fastest and most adaptable animals alive. We will also meet some live animal champions.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0213AC - February 13 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Backyard Birding
Have you ever wondered how to identify birds? If you have, then join us for this hands-on class. With the use of binoculars, field guides, and other tools, students will gain practical experience watching birds and recording the ones they observe. The importance of studying bird behavior will be covered as we focus on native birds.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0319BY- March 19 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Vanishing Wildlife
Wildlife from all over the Earth faces survival challenges from habitat loss, pollution, introduced species, human overpopulation and more. Students will explore these factors in relation to animals in our collection. Discussion includes the conservation role of the Zoo and what students can do.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0416VW - April 16 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Students In Grades 6 - 8
Extreme Animals
Olympic athletes compete in some pretty extreme sports, and have to wear special gear to help them do it. But they've got nothing on animals that live to the extreme! This class will explore extreme habitats and behaviors of animals. Biofacts, activities and live animals will enhance this program.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0213EA - February 13 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Urban Watch
The fate of wildlife is in our hands. Many institutions depend on people like you to collect data on animals and plants in their area. In the class you will learn about the various citizen science projects and how your efforts can help wildlife. Frog Watch, Bee Spotter, and Urban Birds are a few projects that will be highlighted in this class. Get ready to be a real scientist!
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0319UW - March 19 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Herps and Ecology
Explore how reptiles and amphibians are important to the overall picture of ecosystems and their conservation. Students will learn about some specific efforts of the Zoo to help species both native and worldwide.
Limited to 16 participants
Fee: Zoo Members $16/General Public $18
H0416HE - April 16 (M); 2 - 3:30 p.m.