Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Ages: 1-2.5 with an accompanying adult
Class length: 1 hour
Cost per child: $45 for a four-class series, Zoo members save 20%
Polliwogs are classes geared toward children age 1-2.5 years with the accompaniment of one adult. During these classes we invite children and parents to play and explore the animal world.
Each session includes four classes; families are welcome to sign up for multiple sessions.
Registration and pre-payment required. For non-members, class registration includes Zoo admission for child and one accompanying adult. Any additional adults must pay admission.
With guidance from the accompanying adult and our zoo educators, children will learn through exploration and play. This is a child-centered program that is less structured than our traditional classes. During Polliwogs, children will engage in free play and hands-on experiences at various sensory bins and tactile stations around the classroom. Stations consist of a variety of natural substrates, tools, toy animals, and much more. This class not only supports young children’s social, physical and emotional development, but also helps them connect and develop empathy for wildlife and nature.
Polliwogs classes take place in the Bankers Trust Learning Center located in the center of the Zoo.
Natural substrates will be used during this class including birdseed which may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts. Please include notes of allergies your child may have during the registration process.
Fall series: Classes take place on Mondays. Morning classes are at 10:15 a.m. Evening classes are at 6:00 p.m.
Session 1: September 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 2: October 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 3: November 4, 11, 18, 25
Morning classes enter through admissions and check in with admissions staff. They will pay for any extra adults there.
For after-hours classes, a Zoo educator will greet you at Admissions approximately 5 minutes prior to the start of class.
All sales are final. If you need to switch sessions, you may transfer to another open session in the current season. Transfers must be completed prior to the start of the originally scheduled session. Missed classes during a session cannot be carried over into different sessions or seasons. No refunds will be offered unless classes are cancelled by the Zoo.
For more information, help registering please call the Education Office at 515-974-2550 or email education@blankparkzoo.org.
