Open Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
Open Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$18 adults, $12 children
Ages: 1-2.5 with an accompanying adult
Class length: Zoo Tunes – 30 minutes, Polliwogs – One hour
Cost per child: $40 for a Four-Class Series, Zoo Members Save 20%
Zoo Tunes and Polliwogs are classes geared toward children age 1-2.5 years with their favorite 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 prepayment required. For non-members, class cost includes Zoo admission for child and accompanying adult.
Participants in this class will sing songs, play instruments, dance, join in hands-on activities and enjoy animal visitors. Adults will be actively involved in the class, helping to engage young children in music. Many of the same songs will be used each week with a variety of activities and instruments.
Zoo Tunes classes take place in the Dove Room located on the upper level of the Discovery Center next to the elevator.
Tuesday series: Class times are at 6 p.m.
Session 1: February 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 2: April 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 3: May 2, 9, 16, 23
With guidance from both you 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 to 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.
Monday series: Class times are at 6:00 p.m.
Session 1: February 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2: April 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesday series: Class times are at 10:15 a.m.
Session 1: February 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 2: April 4, 11, 18, 25
For after-hours classes, Zoo staff will greet you at admissions approximately five minutes prior to the start of class.
All sales are final. If you are unable to attend a class, you can transfer to an open class during the current season. To avoid rescheduling fees, contact the Education Office prior to the originally scheduled class. No refunds will be offered unless classes are cancelled by the Zoo.
