These programs require the participation of at least one parent or other adult for every one to two registered children. These programs are designed for caregivers to interact with, and help facilitate the learning of the registered program participant. In order to best serve all or our Young Children participants, unregistered children may not participate in the programs. 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.

Dig into Dinosaurs

For children with birth dates 9/01/06 - 5/31/08 accompanied by an adult

As junior paleontologists, we’ll examine fossils, arrange skeletons and of course dig to uncover animal mysteries. We will explore what scientists have discovered about these prehistoric giants and meet some of their distant relatives. We will also create our own costumes to experience life as a dinosaur.

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Julie Kansteiner, Early Childhood Instructor
Fee: Zoo Members $24/General Public $27

Code	Date	Day	Time
C824D1	August 24	Sa	10-11:30 a.m.
C824D2	Augsut 24	Sa	1-2:30 p.m.
C825D1	August 25	Su	10-11:30 a.m.	SOLD OUT

Fantastic Furballs

For children with birth dates 9/01/06 – 5/31/08 accompanied by an adult

Do you like furry animals? Here at the Zoo we have lots of very hairy animals called mammals. Come learn about some of the coolest mammals from right here in North America. We will visit some of these fabulous fuzzy creatures around the Zoo. Each participant will create a mammal track cast to take home.

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Bridget Ebert, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: Zoo Members $24/General Public $27

Code	Date	Day	Time
C716FF	July 16	Tu	1-3 p.m.
C807FF	August 7	W	1-3 p.m.

Marvelous Marine Mammals (Evening Program)

For children with birth dates 9/01/06 - 5/31/08 accompanied by an adult

You’ve seen a few of them swimming above you in the Sea Lion Sound tunnel, now come learn all about them! We’ll explore the different types of marine mammals that live around the world, including sea lions, dolphins and polar bears. You’ll dive into their amazing adaptations and see how we compare to these mammals with a variety of hands-on activities. The class will also include a private evening visit to Sea Lion Sound.

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Julie Kansteiner, Early Childhood Instructor
Fee: Zoo Members $24/General Public $27

Code	Date	Day	Time
C618MM	June 18	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.	SOLD OUT
C806MM	August 6	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.

Nocturnal Neighbors (Evening Program)

For children with birth dates 9/01/06 - 5/31/08 accompanied by an adult

Ever wonder what goes on in your yard at night? Learn how bats, owls and other nocturnal animals are adapted to life at night and ways to observe them in your own back yard. Receive a kit to build your very own bat house at home!

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Julie Kansteiner, Early Childhood Instructor
Fee: Zoo Members $30/General Public $33

Code	Date	Day	Time
C611NN	June 11	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.
C709NN	July 9	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.

Super Hero Science (Evening Program)

For children with birth dates 9/01/06 – 5/31/08 accompanied by an adult

Discover who else can leap tall buildings in a single bound, has super senses and can transform to protect themselves. Bring your favorite super hero action figure and we’ll explore which animals have similar adaptations to help them survive. We will create our own animal super hero and conduct exciting experiments to learn more about these cool creatures and their amazing adaptations.

Limited to 16 children per session.
Instructor: Julie Kansteiner, Early Childhood Instructor
Fee: Zoo Members $24/General Public $27

Code	Date	Day	Time
C625SH	June 25	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.
C723SH	July 23	Tu	6:30-8 p.m.