Zookeeping Kids 8-11 Year Olds
Classes are designed to inspire the next generation of zookeepers! Students ages 8 - 11 will experience what it is like to work at the zoo through games, activities, experiments, chats with zookeepers, and up-close animal encounters. Program length is 2 hours from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Prices:
Member Price: $30 per class
Non-member Price: $40 per class
Know Before You Go!
- Please send students to class with a water bottle and a snack that does not contain nut products.
- Please dress students in weather appropriate attire with close-toed shoes.
- Classes will only be cancelled if the zoo is required to close to the public.
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
September 23rd - Zoology: All About Animals
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! Our first class is an introduction into the animal kingdom and the amazing animals that call the zoo home.
October 21st - Toxicology: Poison vs Venom
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will analyze the science of toxins and the animals that use them to survive.
November 18th - Bromatology: Food Science
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will learn all about the types of nutrients our animals need in their diets and get a chance to make a meal for one of them.
December 16th - Mammalogy: All About Animals
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will identify the characteristics that make mammals unique and all that goes into their care.
January 20th - Zoopathology: Animal Diseases
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will focus on how a zoo keeps its animals healthy and learn what a veterinary hospital looks like.
February 24th - Ecology: Animals and the Environment
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will expand our knowledge of animal habitats and what it takes to create the best environment for animals here at the zoo.
March 23rd - Ornithology: All About Birds
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will soar through the zoo to find out more about the birds that live here.
April 20th - Ecohydrology: Animals and Water
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will dive into the importance of water and how it affects all living things.
May 18th - Entomology: All About Insects
Let’s discover the world of Ologies! This month we will investigate insects and learn what makes these animals so incredible.