Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo

Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
 

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Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
 

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Zoo Juniors & Zoo Chefs

Ages: 5-6 years with an accompanying adultZoo Tots 1
Class length: One hour
Cost per child: $20 Per Class, Zoo Members Save 20%

Zoo Juniors and Zoo Chefs are classes geared toward children ages 5-6 years with their favorite adult. During these classes we invite you to join furry, feathery, slimy and fuzzy animal friends in exciting, hands-on adventures.

Registration and prepayment required. For non-members, class cost includes Zoo admission for a child and one accompanying adult.


Zoo Juniors

Class Times: 2:00 p.m.Zoo Tots 2

Similar in structure and content to Zoo Tots, during Zoo Juniors we will read books, make crafts, enjoy visits from live animals and participate in educational activities and explore the zoo.

Zoo Juniors classes take place in the Bankers Trust Learning Center located in the center of the Zoo.

  • September 16 & 17: Balls of Fun
  • October 28 & 29: Rotting Appetites
  • November 11 & 12: Terrific Tongues
  • December 2 & 3: Growing Up Fast

See registration page for class times descriptions. Classes are the same during each theme week. Please register for only one class per theme.

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Zoo Chefs

Class Times: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Similar in structure and content to Zoo Tots Cooking, during Zoo Chefs children and their favorite adult will make a creative, tasty treat, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy visits from live animals.

Zoo Chefs classes take place in the Macaw Café located on the lower lever of the Discovery Center or in the Discovery Center Rooms located at the main entrance of the zoo.

  • September 9 & 10: Camel Ice Humps
  • October 5, 7 & 8: “Hooty” Owl Cookies
  • November 2, 4 & 5: Toad Appetizers
  • December 7, 9 & 10: Penguin Banana Split

See registration page for class descriptions. Classes are the same during each theme week, please register for only one class per theme..

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Zoo Hours

Blank Park Zoo hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For after-hours classes, Zoo staff will greet you at admissions approximately five minutes prior to the start of class.


Registration & Cancellations

All sales are final. If you are unable to attend a class, you can transfer to an open class during the current same season if available. Classes cannot be carried over into different seasons. To avoid rescheduling fees, rescheduling must be confirmed prior to the originally scheduled class. No refunds will be offered unless classes are canceled by the Zoo.

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