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Students entering 2nd - 3rd grade

Youth attend these programs on their own, unaccompanied by a parent or other adult.

Powerful Pachyderms

Are elephants really afraid of mice? Do they drink water through their trunks? Join us as we visit the elephants at River's Edge to learn how elephants are cared for at the Zoo and in the wild. Each participant will receive a ZOOBOOK®.

Limited to 16 students per session
Instructor: Kimberly Hoormann, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $24/General Public $27

CodeDateDayTime
Y603PPJune 3Tu10 a.m.-12 noonSOLD OUT
Y711PPJuly 11F10 a.m.-12 noonSOLD OUT
Y724PPJuly 24Th10 a.m.-12 noonSOLD OUT
Y806PPAugust 6W10 a.m.-12 noonCLOSED
Y913PPSeptember 13Sa10 a.m.-12 noon

Earth Safari

Are there llamas in the Bahamas? Any squid in Madrid? Come have a great time learning about animals from around the world. We will meet live animals in class and tour selected animal exhibits on Zoo grounds. Each participant will create an animal atlas to take home.

Limited to 16 students per session.
Instructor: Bridget Ebert, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $27/General Public $30

CodeDateDayTime
Y605ESJune 5Th9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.SOLD OUT
Y710ESJuly 10Th9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.SOLD OUT
Y723ESJuly 23W9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.SOLD OUT