Early Learners

Storytelling, artwork, movement and visits to some of the Zoo's favorite residents make these programs a fantastic start to a lifetime of Celebrating and Saving Wildlife! Please call (248) 541-5717 ext. 3800 for availability and to register.

Zoo Tots Bring a favorite adult (parent, grandparent, babysitter, etc.) for a zooper time! Class meets weekly for 8 sessions. Each session focuses on a specific classification of animal or region and includes a story, interactive experience and a craft activity in the Ford Education Center. Classes are for a 2-3 year old and an adult caregiver pair. Cost: $70 per member pair, $80 per non-member pair Dates: Fridays, February 10-March 30, 2012, 9-9:45 a.m. - FULL Saturdays, February 11-March 31, 2012, 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - FULL Fridays, April 13 -June 1, 2012, 9-9:45 a.m. Fridays, September 21–November 9, 2012, 9-9:45 a.m. Saturdays, September 22-November 10, 2012, 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. This program is sponsored by:

Zoo Tots II Join us for more zooper times with Zoo Tots II! Each week will feature  a different ecosystem and the animals that live there. Programs will include a story, a tour of the animals’ habitats in the Zoo, and a craft activity to take home! Sign up for the six-week series and enjoy quality one-on-one time with a special child in your life. Classes are for a 3-4 year old and an adult caregiver pair. Cost: $50 per member pair, $60 per non-member pair Dates:  Thursdays, February 16-March 22, 2012, 9-10:15 a.m. - FULL Saturdays, February 18-March 24, 2012, 9-10:15 a.m. - FULL Tuesdays, April 17-May 22, 2012 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.  Thursdays, September 27-November 1, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, September 29-November 3, 2012, 9-10:15am