Homeschool Days

On select Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, the Greenville Zoo's Education Department offers lively, hands-on programs sure to engage students as they learn. All programs are 90 minutes in length.
Note: Although topics may be the same for each age group, the material will be age appropriate.
Pricing: Members - $10/per participant per program (or $50 for six programs); Non-members - $15/per participant per program (or $75 for six programs)

Registration: Download the Homeschool Registration Form. For more information, consult the Homeschool Guide.

January 14 or 15, 2013

Animal Tools
Registration closes Jan. 9, 2013
Scientists have long thought that tools were only used by humans. Then, scientists began observing animals using tools in the wild. Let us discover animals putting tool use into practice.
5-7 years olds: 9:00-10:30 am Note: The January 15 session is full.
8-10 years olds: 10:45 am-12:15 pm
11-14 years olds: 2:00-3:30 pm

February 18 or 19, 2013

Block Party
Registration closes Feb. 13, 2013
You are invited to nature's neighborhood block party! We will explore homes to biomes. Don’t forget to R.S.V.P. !
5-7 years olds: 9:00-10:30 am Note: The February 19 session is full.
8-10 years olds: 10:45 am-12:15 pm
11-14 years olds: 2:00-3:30 pm

March 11 or 12, 2013

Animal Tracks
Registration closes March 6, 2013
How do we know when an animal is around if we can’t see it? What "signs" do animals leave behind? Discover what signs tell you about the behavior of animals that have passed your way.
5-7 years olds: 9:00-10:30 am Note: The March 12 session is full.
8-10 years olds: 10:45 am-12:15 pm
11-14 years olds: 2:00-3:30 pm