Open Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Open Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Ages: 1-2.5 with an accompanying adult
Class length: 1 hour, dates and times vary
Cost per child: $45 for a four-class series, Zoo members save 20%
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.
Spring series: Classes take place on Mondays. Morning classes are at 10:15 a.m. Evening classes are at 6 p.m.
2025 Dates:
Session 1: February 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: April 7, 14, 21, 28
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.
Ages: 1-2.5 with an accompanying adult
Class length: 1 hour, dates and times vary
Cost per child: $20 for the first participant, $7 for each additional participant, Zoo members save 20%
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.
Stroller Safaris are guided tours for ages 1-4 and an accompanying adult. Strolls will include activities that connect the child and adult to nature, insider information on the current residents, interaction with biological artifacts and visits to critter corner to meet ambassador animals.
Stroller Safari meets outside Admissions by the exit gate. Please note, this class takes place in the Zoo and requires you to dress for the weather of the day.
Class Time: 9:15 a.m.
2025 Dates:
Registration fees are for individual dates. Participants are welcome to register for more than one class per theme.
Classes during normal operating hours will check in with Admissions staff. Any extra adults will pay for admission at that time.
Classes that begin outside normal operating hours will be greeted by a Zoo Educator at Admissions approximately 5 minutes prior to the start of class.
All sales are final. If you need to transfer your registration, you may transfer to another date or time 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.
