Family Programs

The Greenville Zoo’s Education Department offers lively hands-on programs sure to engage your children.

Zoo Tots

Zoo Tots is designed for one parent and their toddler (ages two and three) and provides an opportunity to discover the fascinating world of animals. Classes are held in the Conservation Station and combine "on your own explore time" with a more structured "animal time." Program length: 45 minutes.

Program Costs:
SINGLE CLASS: $15 for Zoo Members; $25 for Non Members
FOR THREE CLASSES: $40 for Zoo Members; $65 for Non Members
Registration: Download the Registration Form.

Please note that Zoo Tots is designed for one parent and one toddler only. Siblings can be a distraction to other participants and the program. There is a $5 fee for extra adults and they can pay that on the day they come. However, it must be approved by the instructor at least 24 hours before the program.


King of the Jungle

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
December 10, 2011 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am -12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes
December 14, 2011 10:30-11:15 pm 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes

Hootin' & Hollerin'

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
January 21, 2012 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes
January 25, 2012 10:30-11:15 pm 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes

Reptile Romp

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
February 11, 2012 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am -12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes
February 15, 2012 10:30-11:15 pm 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes

Greenville Zoo Explorers

Greenville Zoo Explorers is for one parent and their child (age 4 years) and is designed to meet the needs of a four year old as they continue to discover the wonder of animals. Classes are held n the Conservation Station and make use of the whole Zoo campus. This program involves a lot of walking - no strollers please. Program length: 1.5 hours.

Program Costs:
SINGLE CLASS: $15 for Zoo Members; $25 for Non Members
FOR THREE CLASSES: $40 for Zoo Members; $65 for Non Members
There is a $5 fee for extra adults and they can pay that on the day they come. However, it must be approved by the instructor at least 24 hours before the program.
Registration: Download the Registration Form.


Mammal Explorers

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
December 17, 2011 10:30 am-Noon 4 Year Olds Yes

Bird Explorers

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
January 7, 2012 10:30 am-Noon 4 Year Olds Yes

Herp Explorers

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
February 25, 2012 10:30 am-Noon 4 Year Olds Yes

Saturday Safaris

Saturday Safaris meet in the Conservation Station, located just past the ticket booth. Classes are designed to help children (ages 5-6 or 7-8) discover the fascinating world of animals and combine a lesson with crafts, activities, trips into the Zoo and animals in the classroom. Program length: 2 hours

Program Costs:
SINGLE CLASS: $15 for Zoo Members; $25 for Non Members
FOR THREE CLASSES: $40 for Zoo Members; $65 for Non Members
Registration: Download the Registration Form.

Tricky Tracks

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
December 3, 2011 9:30-11:30 am Ages 5 and 6 Yes
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Ages 7 and 8 Yes

Funny Bones

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
January 14, 2012 9:30 - 11:30 am Ages 5 and 6 Yes
January 28, 2012 9:30 - 11:30 am Ages 7 and 8 Yes

Snakes & Other Herps

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
February 18, 2012 9:30 - 11:30 am Ages 5 and 6 Yes
1:30 - 3:30 pm Ages 7 and 8 Yes


Zoo Camp

Children ages 3-14 are invited to join us for all kinds of fun as they learn about animals and the wild places they live. Play games! Make crafts! See animals in the classroom! Take behind-the-scenes trips to areas like animals' dens and the zoo kitchen. But the fun doesn't stop there! Camps are held throughout the summer months. More info