Homeschool families can experience various interactive programs at the Zoo, where the classroom comes to life! Up-close animal encounters, games, crafts, and activities are all part of this exciting learning environment. These drop-off programs are offered September through May, program descriptions and dates are listed below.
September 10 and 12, 2024: Creature Features
Meet creatures with amazing features! From the unusual to the extreme, these animals will surprise you with the strange adaptations they use to survive in the wild.
October 8 and 10, 2024: Calls in the Wild
Wouldn’t it be fun to chat with a cheetah or talk with a tiger? Listen and learn how animals communicate with each other.
November 12 and 14, 2024: I Dig Bones!
Get down and dirty in the Zoo’s paleontology dig site and examine fossils, skulls, and biofacts. Learn some cool facts about prehistoric animals and develop your skull skills as a junior paleontologist.
December 10 and 12, 2024: Winter Wildlife Wonders
Brrrr…It’s cold out there! How do animal survive and thrive in the cold winter weather?
January 14 and 16, 2025: Habitat Inhabitants
Animals are everywhere…trees, swamps, bogs, oceans, and more! Journey with us as we explore different animal habitats found around the world.
February 11 and 13, 2025: Ickyology
Enjoy the “yuk” side of animal science! Icky and gooey, slimy and slurpy, it’s a all about gross in this class!
March 11 and 13, 2025: Abracadabra!
Discover the magical things that animals can do! What makes a firefly glow? How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Join us for magical mysteries of the animal world.
April 8 and 10, 2025: Dr. Zoo Little
Who can talk with the animals, walk with the animals, help all the animals? Dr. Zoo Little, that’s who! Learn about animal care at the Zoo.
May 13 and 15, 2025: Monkey Mayhem
Brachiation, prehensile, arboreal…what’s it all about? It’s all monkey mayhem as we have fun learning about primates!
Safety Measures
For the health and safety of our animals, your child(ren) will be required to bring a mask with them to the education program and may be asked to wear it during the animal encounter or when going behind the scenes.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Annual Pass Holders: $17.00/per child
Non-Pass Holders: $20.00/per child
Registration
Students must be registered for the appropriate age group. Registration is required at least one week in advance. Class size is limited. Classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of students is not met one week before the program date. Refunds will not be provided for self-initiated cancellation once registration and payment have been processed.
Annual Passholder Registration
Non-Passholder Registration
For more information or questions
Call: 407.323.4450 ext. 123
Email: education@centralfloridazoo.org
