Youth Adventures (6-9 years)

Avian Adventures - Single, Half-day  This program is for the birds, literally! We’ll visit the many species that we provide habitats for here at the Zoo, starting with the penguins, aviary, and Bald Eagles. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates: June 23, 1-4 p.m.     July 7, 1-4 p.m.    July 20, 1-4 p.m.

Animal Enrichment - Single, Half-day Learn how our zookeepers enrich the lives of the Zoo’s animals, observe an enrichment activity and help enrich the lives of our animals with a special activity. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 members. Dates: June 22, 9 a.m.-noon       July 9, 9 a.m.-noon            July 23, 9 a.m.-noon

Bear Tracks - Single, Half-day Find out the “bear facts” as you learn about the bears that live here at the Zoo. Who’s the biggest? Where do they live? Join us to find out! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates: June 24, 9 a.m.-noon    July 9, 1-4 p.m.            July 21, 9 a.m.-noon

Leaping Lizards - Single, Half-day Do lizards leap? Do snakes slither? Find out more about reptiles at the Zoo, both in natural and created habitats! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates:June 22, 1-4 p.m.   July 10, 9 a.m.-noon   July 22, 1-4 p.m.

Mammal Mania - Single, Half-day Mammals live at both ends of the world and everywhere in between. Find out their amazing adaptations that allow them to inhabit all parts of the earth! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates:June 26, 1-4 p.m.    July 6, 9 a.m.-noon    July 21, 1-4 p.m.

Mayhem of Metamorphosis - Single, Half-day All amphibians experience metamorphosis. We’ll look deeper into this life-changing phenomenon by visiting the National Amphibian Conservation Center and our wetland habitats. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates:June 24, 1-4 p.m.    July 8, 9 a.m.-noon    July 23, 1-4 p.m.

Polar Opposites - NEW Single, Half-day  It may be cold at the top and bottom of the earth, but the animals that live at each pole are very different. We’ll compare polar bears, seals and penguins to sort it all out! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates: June 23, 9 a.m.-noon July 8, 1-4 p.m.            July 24, 9 a.m.-noon

Paleontology Uncovered! - NEW Single, Half-day  Explore the world of dinosaurs with an interactive investigation of the prehistoric world! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates: June 25, 9 a.m.-noon       July 10, 1-4 p.m.            July 20, 9 a.m.-noon

Serengeti Trek - Single, Half-day Discover the predators and prey of the African Grasslands. We’ll travel as a herd to check out the newly redone African Grasslands habitat.  Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates: June 25, 1-4 p.m.      July 7, 9 a.m.-noon            July 24, 1-4 p.m.

Survival Styles - Single, Half-Day We’ll travel the Zoo to study camouflage techniques, visit the themed studios of the Ford Education Center and leave with an animal craft of your own design! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Dates: June 26, 9 a.m.-noon     July 6, 1-4 p.m.           July 22, 9 a.m.-noon

Living Wild - NEW Half-days, Weeklong Living in the wild is risky business! We’ll look into the amazing adaptations animals have to help them survive. Program cost is $105 for members, $115 for non-members. Dates: July 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon          August 3-7, 1-4 p.m.

Wild Tales - NEW Half-days, Weeklong Join us for a week of legends, stories, games, projects and more! Each day is packed full of fascinating animal facts and loads of fun. Program cost is $105 for members, $115 for non-members. Dates: July 13-17, 1-4 p.m.       August 3-7, 9 a.m.-noon

Gator 'Strators - Half-days, Weeklong Beginning Illustration You’ll use the Zoo’s collection of living reptiles and other exciting animals to inspire you as you sharpen your skills in observing nature and learn the basics of simple illustration! Program cost is $150 for members, $115 for non-members. Dates: June 22-26, 9 a.m.-noon       July 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon           July 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon

Earth Trek - Weeklong, Whole Days Campers will travel to all seven continents while observing animal adaptations and behaviors first hand. Participants will need to bring a lunch each day. Program cost is $225 for members, $235 for non-members. Dates: June 29-July 3, 9a.m.-4p.m.     July 27-31, 9a.m.-4p.m.            August 10-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.