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Students entering 3rd - 5th grade

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

Awesome Amphibians

They're found worldwide, from the driest deserts to the snowy Arctic. They ooze toxic slime and encase themselves in mucous sacs. They're amphibians, and we'll learn all about their amazing adaptations.

Limited to 16 students per session.
Instructor: Mike Dawson, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $26/General Public $29

CodeDateDayTime
Y610AAJune 10Tu9 a.m.-12 noonSOLD OUT
Y709AAJuly 9W9 a.m.-12 noonCLOSED
Y801AAAugust 1F9 a.m.-12 noonCLOSED

The Insect World

Insects are more than creepy "crawlies". They are fascinating animals with often strange body forms and unusual adaptations. We will go insect-collecting on Zoo grounds and learn how to identify some common insects of Missouri. Each participant will receive an insect collecting net and mounting materials.

Limited to 20 students per session.
Instructors: Zoo Docents
Fee: ZFA Members $75/General Public $82

CodeDateDayTime
Y806IWAugust 6-8W-F9:30 a.m.-12 noonCLOSED

Radical Reptiles

Some have armor plating, others have two-inch fangs, and all have scales and a rotten reputation. Learn to sort the facts from fiction in the world of reptiles. We'll meet snakes, lizards and turtles, learn about their lives in the wild, and what the Saint Louis Zoo is doing to conserve these radical reptiles.

Limited to 16 students per session.
Instructor: Mike Dawson, Naturalist-Instructor
Fee: ZFA Members $26/General Public $29

CodeDateDayTime
Y613RRJune 13F9 a.m.-12 noonSOLD OUT
Y620RRJune 20F9 a.m.-12 noonSOLD OUT
Y718RRJuly 18F9 a.m.-12 noonSOLD OUT
Y725RRJuly 25F9 a.m.-12 noonCLOSED
Y808RRAugust 8F9 a.m.-12 noonCLOSED