(Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fees are listed PER CHILD).
These programs are designed for you and your child to explore the animal world together. Programs include active learning through crafts, songs, stories, role playing, interactions with live animals and more.
For Children Ages 18 - 36 Months
STROLLER SAFARI SERIES
You and your child will experience a live animal encounter and then take a guided stroll throughout the Zoo. Come on a learning adventure as we visit our wonderful animal exhibits and meet a few interesting characters along the way. Don't forget your stroller! Sign up for an individual class or for the entire four class series!
NOTE: Due to the need for one-to-one interaction between parent(s) and participants throughout this program, younger and older siblings outside the 18-36 month age range cannot be accommodated.
Limited to 12 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $14/General Public $16
Fees for all 4 programs: ZFA Members $48/General Public $56
Animal Opposites
Animals come in all different shapes and sizes, from the tiny cricket to the enormous elephant. Take a safari through the Zoo looking for animal opposites. Up and down, left and right, we'll discover all the differences the wild has to offer.
C0318SS - March 18 (W); 9 - 10 a.m.
C0319SS - March 19 (Th); 9 - 10 a.m.
Safari Surround Sound
Hoot, growl, quack, and hiss. Animals seem to have a lot to talk about. Let's stroll through the Zoo and see if we can talk like the animals. We will listen and learn the sounds all around us.
C0325SS - March 25 (W); 9 - 10 a.m.
C0326SS - March 26 (Th); 9 - 10 a.m.
Waddling, Wiggly Wildlife
Let's see what kind of moves the animals can teach us. We can waddle, flap, hop, and jump our way through the Zoo to find out how animals get around. Get ready to wiggle like the wildlife!
C0401SS - April 1 (W); 9 - 10 a.m.
C0402SS - April 2 (Th); 9 - 10 a.m.
Discovering Colorful Critters
There is a rainbow of color here at the Zoo, and we want to discover it with you! Let's go on a scavenger hunt to find our most colorful critters. We'll use our eyes to explore the colors animals use to hide or stand out.
C0408SS - April 8 (W); 9 - 10 a.m.
C0409SS - April 9 (Th); 9 - 10 a.m.
For Children Ages 2 - 3
Animal Family Fun
Join in on the fun as we experience first hand what super seahorse dads & unusual alligator moms do with their young.
Limited to 12 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $14/General Public $16
C0131A1 - January 31 (Sa); 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
C0131A2 - January 31 (Sa); 11a.m. - 12 Noon
Colors, Stripes and Spots
Discover why animals have such an amazing diversity of patterns and colors.
Limited to 12 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $14/General Public $16
C0419C1 - April 19 (Su); 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
C0419C2 - April 19 (Su); 11a.m. - 12 Noon
TOTES FOR TOTS SERIES
Come learn about animal bodies! Each program includes a classroom portion with educational "circle time," a story and an animal guest. We will then put on our tote bags, filled with fun items to explore, and go on an adventure on Zoo grounds. At the end of class, when you turn in your tote bag back, you'll receive a stamp! Sign up for an individual class or for the entire five class series!
NOTE: Due to the need for one-on-one interaction between parent(s) and participants throughout this program, younger and older siblings outside of the 2-3 age range cannot be accommodated.
Limited to 12 children per session
Fee for an individual class: ZFA Members $14/General $16
Fees for all 5 classes: ZFA Members $60/General Public $70
Tale of a Tail
Join us as we explore animals and their tails. We'll look at tails that are long, short, fluffy, scaly and feathery.
C0202TT - February 2 (M); 9-10 a.m.
C0203TT - February 3 (Tu); 9-10 a.m.
The Nose Knows
Join us as we sniff out what makes a nose a nose! We'll also learn about what our animal friends do with their whiskers.
C0302TT - March 2 (M); 9-10 a.m
C0303TT - March 3 (Tu); 9-10 a.m.
Feet Feats
Make sure you step lively to join this class all about animal feet! We'll explore furry and scaly feet and discuss how animals use their feet.
C0406TT - April 6 (M); 9-10 a.m.
C0407TT - April 7 (Tu); 9-10 a.m.
The Eyes Have It
Big or small? On the front or the side? Where are the animals' eyes? We'll explore how animals see the world.
C0427TT - April 27 (M); 9-10 a.m.
C0428TT - April 28 (Tu); 9-10 a.m.
I'm All Ears
Small ears, floppy ears, big ears, or no ears! Bring your ears and get an earful about different animal ears.
C0504TT - May 4 (M); 9-10 a.m.
C0505TT - May 5 (Tu); 9-10 a.m.
For Children Ages 3 - 4
Go Explorers Go!
Dive into the amazing world of South American animals, just like your favorite animal adventurer. Meet chinchillas, armadillos and more, up close and personal while learning how you can help animals too.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $16/General Public $18
C0207G1 - February 7 (Sa); 9 - 10:15 a.m.
C0207G2 - February 7 (Sa); 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Aquatic Adventures
Discover the exciting world of animal life in the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. We'll explore gorgeous glowing fish, crazy crocodiles, lizards that walk on water and much more.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $16/General Public $18
C0221AA - February 21 (Sa); 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Counting Critters
Practice your number skills while learning about amazing animal friends like giant millipedes and slithering snakes. Play the "monkey munch" game and make a cool critter counter to take home.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $18/General Public $20
C0301CC - March 1 (Su); 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Bugs, Beetles and Butterflies
Meet amazing insects and discover why and how they live all around us.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $16/General Public $18
C0509BB - May 9 (Sa); 10 - 11:30 a.m.
For Children Ages 4 - 6
Wild Valentines
Do you LOVE animals? Join the Funny Valentine and fellow animal lovers to create special greetings and treats for Zoo animals and their wild backyard cousins. Then watch as keepers deliver your valentines to your Zoo animal friends.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22
C0214WV - February 14 (Sa); 10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon
Sssnakes
Slither into the scaly world of our serpent friends the snakes.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $16/General Public $18
C0328SN - March 28 (Sa) 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Outdoor Explorations: Field Experience at Valley View Glade in Hillsboro, MO
Get comfortable discovering the wonders of nature with your young children, as we uncover how to encourage their natural curiosity to explore the great outdoors. We'll peek under rocks; search the soil and splash in the water as we investigate the plant and animal life in Valley View Glade. Participants meet at the site in Hillsboro, MO.
Limited to 12 participants
Fee: ZFA Members $20/General Public $22
C0502E1 - May 2 (Sa); 9 - 10:30 a.m.
C0502E2 - May 2 (Sa); 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For Children Ages 5 - 6
Horns, Hooves and Humps
Explore the wild world of hoofed animals like the gigantic giraffes, crazy camels and amazing antelope.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $16/General Public $18
C0307HH - March 7 (Sa); 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ears, Trunks and Tusks
Explore the exciting world of elephants.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $16/General Public $18
C0315ET - March 15 (Su); 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Big Cat Bonanza
Discover the wild world of whiskers, tails and teeth as we learn all about the big cats.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $16/General Public $18
C0322BC - March 22 (Su); 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Feathers, Nests and Beaks
Fly, eat and play like our feathered friends. Then learn how to attract them to your own home. Each participant will receive a field guide for identifying both the native birds and the plants that help attract them to your yard.
Limited to 14 children per session
Fee: ZFA Members $27/General Public $29
C0411FN - April 11 (Sa); 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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