Homeschool Programs
Homeschool ZOOventure Classes & Series
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering ZOOventure classes targeted to homeschool students. The students will be inspired and challenged as they experience our living classroom for these interactive programs. Limited class size allows for personal attention and up close wildlife encounters. Registration is required at least two weeks in advance. Please observe age requirements. Fee includes admission to the Zoo for the day for the registered student.
Registration begins August 17th!
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2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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$12 per class for members / $15 per class for non-members $40 per series for members / $50 per series for non-members
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Schedule early to guarantee a space for your student by calling 407.323.4450, ext. 123, email education@centralfloridazoo.org or register online at least two weeks in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum number of students is not met.
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Homeschool ZOOventure Classes:
Aquatic Explorations: Peer beneath the water's surface and discover a whole new world of animal life. Join us as we explore the underwater world of aquatic ecosystems and how oil spills affect these habitats.
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 9/14/10
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 9/28/10
Nocturnal Navigators: What happens after dark? It's time to find out with some nocturnal animal exploration! Learn about different adaptations nocturnal animals have that help them to survive in the night. Myth busters included!
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 10/12/10
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 10/26/10
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Students will rotate through different natural science stations as they explore some of nature's animal mysteries up close.
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 11/9/10
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 11/16/10
Chill Out!: From the inside out learn all about animal body temperatures. Cold blooded, warm blooded, what does it all mean?
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 12/14/10
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 12/21/10
Nature's Recyclers: Nature's lifecycle includes many different types of decomposers and detritivores. Help us unearth these unsung heroes of our planet as we seek out the extraordinary recyclers who take care of our earth.
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 1/11/11
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 1/25/11
Alien Invaders: Learn the effects of introduced exotice species, including both animals and plants. How do these alien invaders affect natural habitats?
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 2/8/11
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 2/22/11
Monkeyin' Around: Brachiation, prehensile, arboreal...what do these words have to do with primates? If you are passionate about primates then this is the class for you!
Ages: 6-8 Date: 3/8/11
Ages: 9-12 Date: 3/22/11
Amazing Africa: Welcome to Africa, the second largest continent in the world. Zoo Teacher guides will take you on safari as we explore the lands, cultures and animals of beautiful, amazing, AFRICA!
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 4/12/11
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 4/26/11
Island Seekers: It's time to set sail in search of far off and mysterious islands where strange and unusual animals roam the forests and walk the beaches. Amazing animals and beautiful habitats await our island seekers.
Ages: 6-8 Date: Tues. 5/10/11
Ages: 9-12 Date: Tues. 5/24/11
Homeschool ZOOventure Series
Each three part series will include exciting animal encounters, in-depth studies, follow up activities, innovative ideas and more. Three Thursdays, 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. on the dates listed. Zoo Members: $40.00 / Non-Members: $50.00
X-treme Birds - Class Aves: The class Aves is currently divided into 23 orders, 142 families, 2,057 genera, and over 9,700 species of birds! That's bird counting to the extreme. Our bird tracking adventures will begin in the Florida wetlands and travel out around the world as we explore different bird habitats, what birds eat, how they survive, social behaviors, and more. This exciting three part series will take students on an amazing journey as we investigate just what it takes to be a bird.
Ages: 6-8 Dates: Thurs. 10/7/10, Thurs. 10/14/10, Thurs. 10/21/10
Biodiversity for Kids: What is biodiversity and why is it so important? How does maintaining a wide diversity of species in an ecosystem preserve the web of life? Students will learn about genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity as they research animal and plant habitats, ecosystems, food chains and webs, and different characteristics found in animals from a variety of habitats. Discover how every species plays a vital role in the circle of life as we explore life on our planet.
Ages: 9-12 Dates: Thurs. 4/7/11, Thurs. 4/14/11, Thurs. 4/21/11