Families with Children Entering 4th - 8th Grade
Youth and parents attend these programs TOGETHER. The fees for these programs are per registered participant. All participating family members must be registered.
Keeper Safaris
Join our keeper staff on a tour to select areas of the Zoo to learn more about our animals. Hear how our collection has changed over the years and what is needed to care for so many dynamic animals.
River's Edge Keeper Safari
Join the keepers on safari and visit some of the residents of River’s Edge. We will see anteaters, bush dogs, capybara, hyena, and the cheetahs. Learn what it takes to be a keeper and care for these charismatic creatures. Program participants meet in The Living World.
Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: River's Edge/Carnivore Zookeeper
Fee: Zoo Members $22/General Public $24
Code Date Day Time F530KS May 30 W 6:20-8 p.m.
Hoofed Stock Keeper Safari
Do you know which hoofed mammal serves as the Zoo’s symbol? Come explore the Zoo after hours for a personal tour of the Zoo’s hoofed stock collection. See giraffes, gazelles, gerenuks and more while learning about the challenges of taking care of these diverse mammals. Program participants meet in The Living World.
Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Tim Their, Zoological Manager - Antelope
Fee: Zoo Members $22/General Public $24
Code Date Day Time F605KS June 5 Tu 6:20-8 p.m.
Fragile Forest Keeper Safari
Come on a tour of Fragile Forest to see our dynamic apes. As you learn about these fascinating primates, you will hear about the joys and challenges of working with some of the Zoo's most intelligent and most endangered species. Program participants meet in The Living World.
Limited to 20 participants.
Instructor: Primate Zookeeper
Fee: Zoo Members $22/General Public $24
Code Date Day Time F609KS June 9 Sa 3:50-5:30 p.m.