Students entering 2nd - 4th grade
Youth attend these programs on their own, unaccompanied by a parent or other adult.
Fantastic Felines
ROAR and PURR! Cats are some of the most recognizable animals in the world. In this class, we will learn the differences between big and small cats as we investigate cat adaptations and visit some of our cats at the Zoo.
Limited to 16 students per session.
Instructor: Chris Blair, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: Z00 Members $26/General Public $29
Code Date Day Time Y531FA May 31 Th 9-11 a.m. SOLD OUT Y606FA June 6 W 9-11 a.m. SOLD OUT Y612FA June 12 Tu 9-11 a.m. SOLD OUT Y622FA June 22 F 9-11 a.m. Y703FA July 3 Tu 9-11 a.m.
Birds Of Prey
Come meet live birds of prey and learn what makes them special in the bird world. "Build" a bird of your own as you discover these winged predators and discuss the adaptations that help them survive.
Limited to 18 students per session.
Instructor: Chris Blair, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: Zoo Members $26/General Public $29
Code Date Day Time Y710BP July 10 Tu 1:30-3:30 p.m. SOLD OUT Y727BP July 27 F 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Invisible World
During this two-day class, discover the fascinating wonders of the world not seen by the naked eye. Learn how microscopes work and discover what everyday objects (and some not seen everyday) look like magnified up to 120 times! We will also look for wild critters collected from a local pond that can only be seen under a microscope.
Limited to 16 students per session.
Instructor: Lisa Lidgus, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: Zoo Members $34/General Public $37
Code Date Day Time Y710IN July 10 & 11 Tu & W 9:30-11 a.m. Y719IN July 19 & 20 Th & F 9:30-11 a.m. Y724IN July 24 & 25 Tu & W 9:30-11 a.m.