Maps & Directions

Career Days


Grades 6–12—Feb. 20
8:30 am
Cost: $15 per student;
$25 per parent/student

Interested in a career at the Zoo or working with animals? Spend the morning with Zoo staff learning about what they do, requirements of the job, plus the challenges and rewards of working with animals.


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Roots & Shoots

Ages 6–10
1:30 pm –3:00 pm
Cost: Monthly dues of $10
March 20, April 17, May 15

Join the Zoo’s chapter of Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots, and get involved in fun conservation activities each month. Drop off program; parents not required to stay.

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Night Hike for Scouts

May 1, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost per person: $12/members; $17/nonmembers

Calling all scouts! Come hike the Zoo as the sun sets and the skies fill with darkness. Great opportunity to explore the wildlife while discovering fascinating facts about nocturnal animals.

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Home School Programs

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $15 per parent & student; $25 per parent & student
Special Home School programs include animal presentations, activities and a topic related tour.

February 17—Grades 6–9 Conservation
March 24 – Grades K-5 – Africa
April 14 – Grades K-5 – Food Chains and Webs
May 19 - Grades 6-9 – Mythbusters!
August 25 – Grades K-2 - All about Insects

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Home School Family Roars & Snores Overnight

Cost per person: $30 participant (Minimum age: 6 years old)
April 22, 6:30 pm – 8:30 am

First Time Offered! Celebrate Earth Day with a special overnight at the Zoo just for home school families! Participate in a family-themed activity and night tour of the Zoo. An evening snack and light breakfast are provided. Enjoy a special morning animal presentation and then spend the rest of the day in the Zoo working on your classroom activities.

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