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.
Habitat Discoveries (NEW!)
For children with birth dates 6/01/03 - 5/31/05 accompanied by an adult
What's hiding among the nooks and crannies of a rotten log? Come find out as we learn how to use simple tools to explore the hidden marvels of the animal world. Become a young zoo scientists as you investigate what animals need to survive in their habitats through hands-on activities, exploration and more. Each participant will receive a journal for future exploration. This program is part of the Wildlife Adventure Series.
Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructors: Kevin Koenig and Mike Dawson, Naturalist-Instructors
Fee: ZFA Members $18/General Public $20
| Code |
Date |
Day |
Time |
|
| C619HD |
June 19 |
Th |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C703HD |
July 3 |
Th |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C717HD |
July 17 |
Th |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C807HD |
August 7 |
Th |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C822HD |
August 22 |
F |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
Animal Modeling Magic
For children with birth dates 6/01/03 – 5/31/05 accompanied by an adult
Express your artistic ability with modeling clay. In this class, we will meet and touch live animals, then use simple tools to transform a wad of clay into an animal work of art!
Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Jaclyn Johnson, Education Programs Supervisor
Fee: ZFA Members $17/General Public $19
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C605AM |
June 5 |
Th |
10-11a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C609AM |
June 9 |
M |
10-11a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C620AM |
June 20 |
F |
10-11a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C716AM |
July 16 |
W |
10-11a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C724AM |
July 24 |
Th |
10-11a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C802AM |
August 2 |
Sa |
10-11 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C827AM |
August 27 |
W |
10-11 a.m. |
|
Zoo Clues
For children with birth dates 6/01/03 – 5/31/05 accompanied by an adult
We have an animal mystery to solve and we need your help! We will track pawprint clues, draw the clues in a Zoo-per-dooper notebook, use stickers to mark where we've been, and even ride the Conservation Carousel! We'll get close and personal with the animals as they reveal their secrets.
Limited to 16 children per session
Instructors: Mike Dawson and Bridget Ebert, Naturalist-Instructors
Fee: ZFA Members $22/General Public $24
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C603ZC |
June 3 |
Tu |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C611ZC |
June11 |
W |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C710ZC |
July 10 |
Th |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C726ZC |
July 26 |
Sa |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C805ZC |
August 5 |
Tu |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C824ZC |
August 24 |
Su |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C904ZC |
September 4 |
Th |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C920ZC |
September 20 |
Sa |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
Come Play With Me
For children with birth dates 6/01/03– 5/31/05 accompanied by an adult
Do you like to play tag, hide-and-go-seek or catch? Young animals gain strength and develop survival skills while playing that can help them in the wild. Come and discover why cheetah cubs wrestle, chimps chase and river otters play with their food.
Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Laura Seger, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator
Fee: ZFA Members $18/General Public $20
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C531P1 |
May 31 |
Sa |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C531P2 |
May 31 |
Sa |
1-2:30 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C601P1 |
June 1 |
Su |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C601P2 |
June 1 |
Su |
1-2:30 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C920P1 |
September 20 |
Sa |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C920P2 |
September 20 |
Sa |
1-2:30 p.m. |
|
| C921P1 |
September 21 |
Su |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C921P2 |
September 21 |
Su |
1-2:30 p.m. |
|
Scales And Slime And Teeth, Oh My!
For children with birth dates 6/01/03 – 5/31/05 accompanied by an adult
Creep with us into the world of our cold-blooded buddies, the reptiles and amphibians. Learn what they eat, where they hang out and why they’re not so scary! We’ll meet live animals, make our own slime and much more!
Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Laura Seger, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator
Fee: ZFA Members $18/General Public $20
| Code | Date | Day | Time | |
| C621S1 |
June 21 |
Sa |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C621S2 |
June 21 |
Sa |
1-2:30 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C622S1 |
June 22 |
Su |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C622S2 |
June 22 |
Su |
1-2:30 p.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C816S1 |
August 16 |
Sa |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C816S2 |
August 16 |
Sa |
1-2:30 p.m. |
CLOSED |
| C817S1 |
August 17 |
Su |
10-11:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| C817S2 |
August 17 |
Su |
1-2:30 p.m. |
CLOSED |
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