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For 18-36 months olds
Do you know what The Very Busy Spider was doing all day long? Can you imagine all the creatures that live in The Tall, Tall Grass? Have you ever asked, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" During this series your Zoo Trooper will move and explore our world like the animals in our books through dramatic play, meeting animals in the classroom, and exploratory hikes through the Zoo!

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Note: Plan for one adult to stay with your child during these classes. Additional adults cannot attend the classroom portion of the program.

For 18-36 months olds
Does a robin’s beak look like a triangle? Do elephant legs look like rectangles? What better way to learn shapes than by learning with animals! Bring your toddler to this four-week series to learn how we can discover shapes while we learn about animals! Join us to learn about shapes while we move around the Zoo, meet animals in the classroom, and find shapes as we explore.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Note: Plan for one adult to stay with your child during these classes. Additional adults cannot attend the classroom portion of the program.

For 3, 4 and 5 years old not in kindergarten
Do you like to play outside when it's cold or snowy? So do some Zoo animals! Join us as we journey through the Zoo to identify the animals with the best adaptations to keep warm on the coldest days. We call these friends cold weather warriors! Bundle up - it might get chilly!

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Note: Plan for one adult to stay with your child during these classes. Additional adults cannot attend the classroom portion of the program.

For 3, 4 and 5 years old not in kindergarten
Scorching sun, dry heat, no shade - wait, what?! People might run in the opposite way, but some animals can take the heat! Join us in this four-week series as we discover how some animals can survive the hottest temperatures on the planet!

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Note: Plan for one adult to stay with your child during these classes. Additional adults cannot attend the classroom portion of the program.

Pack your bags and join us for a journey around the world! From the freezing arctic to tropical rainforests, different animals call different places "home". During this four-week series, we'll take hikes in the Zoo, meet special animal friends, and play games that will help us learn about the diverse and exciting habitats that animals call home.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Note: Children attend this series independently.

Do you sleep in a nest like a cockatoo or do you burrow down in the dirt like an armadillo to stay safe and warm? Many animals sleep in unique places! During this four- week series, we'll play games, hike through the Zoo, and meet some new animal friends as we discover where different animals like to sleep and what sorts of material they use for shelter.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Note: Children attend this series independently.

Can you picture an elephant climbing a tree? Some animals are made for life on the ground. Join us in this four-week journey to figure out what animals are best suited for terrestrial life! Discover these ground dwelling critters by meeting some animals in the classroom and out in the Zoo!

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks

Who has flippers, fins, tails, or webbed feet? All of these body parts seem perfect for moving through water! Join us as we investigate how some animals live the aquatic life! In each class, we will explore aquatic animals around the Zoo, challenge ourselves with classroom activities and experience up close animal encounters.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks  

From the giraffes of Africa to the orangutans of Asia, this intercontinental journey will take us all over the globe. Explore the leaf-cutter ants of Central and South America to the river otters of North America in this four-week series where we’ll travel from north to south and east to west as we explore the wildlife that calls each continent home. 

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks

Islands are very special places. Split from the mainland by water, over time, they become home to some unique animals and habitats. Come island-hop with us through this four-week series as we travel from the Galapagos to Madagascar to Sumatra (to name a few) to learn about the animals that are found only in these special ecosystems and the ways scientists are working to protect these amazing places.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks

Animals leave many signs behind when they live in or pass through a place. Their call, their footsteps, a nest spot and even their scat can tell us a lot about who they are and how they spend their time. Plants also have clues to tell us what they are and about the habitat in which they live. During this four--week class, we will learn to look for the signs that help us identify local plant and animal wildlife and what we can do to be good stewards to our own backyard wildlife.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks  

From tree-eating elephants to mound-building insects, animals change, mold, and shape their world with the homes they build and the food they eat. During this four-week series, we will learn about the original architects of this world and how the things they build or destroy help them survive and impact their habitat.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks  

Polar, arid, harsh, and extreme are words that can describe some of the most seemingly inhospitable places, yet nature finds a way! From the tops of treacherous mountains to the middle of scorching deserts, some animals are adapted to not just survive, but thrive in some of the most extreme habitats on Earth. During this four-week series, we will do some in-depth investigations of these habitats and learn about the lengths that animals will go to, to make them their homes.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Junior Zoologist Zoo Troop
Our 7th-8th Grade Zoo Troopers are invited to join us for Junior Zoologist Zoo Troop on December 14th. You can add this free program after selecting a 7th-8th grade session. You only need to register once for each child. Each 7th-8th Grader can bring a 7th-8th grade friend (friends should be registered as well, but can be added at a later time if needed). 

Humans and animals share habitat in places as close as our backyard and as far away as the savannahs of Kenya. With such close proximity, conflict can arise, but so can coexistence. During this four-week series, we will explore the ways we have found a balance, and the wildlife and cultures that have benefited from these successes.

Dates: Choose to come every Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for 4 weeks.

Junior Zoologist Zoo Troop
Our 7th-8th Grade Zoo Troopers are invited to join us for Junior Zoologist Zoo Troop on December 14th. You can add this free program after selecting a 7th-8th grade session. You only need to register once for each child. Each 7th-8th Grader can bring a 7th-8th grade friend (friends should be registered as well, but can be added at a later time if needed). 

Food is a huge part of celebrating holidays! At the Zoo, our animals feast year-round on carefully planned diets. Join us for a holiday food frenzy and learn how we feed thousands of animals every day. Through games, a hike around the Zoo, and with the help of animal ambassadors, we’ll learn about why different animals eat different foods, and how the Zoo manages its many menus. Note: All attendees 3 years and above must register. At least one adult must register per group. Children under 3 years are free. Price is per person.

Note: All attendees 3 years and above must register. At least one adult must register per group. Children under 3 years are free. Price is per person.

Come join us at the Zoo’s Bowyer Farm for a fun afternoon full of history, hands-on activities, and storytelling all about maple tapping! This program offers a sweet peek into the history of this age-old tradition and offers an opportunity to participate in the maple tapping process. At the end, participants will be able to taste the precursor to maple syrup, fresh from the tree! This program is sure to be fun for the whole family.

Note: This program takes place at our Bowyer Farm in Mason, located at 2210 Mason Montgomery Road. This is an outdoor program—dress warmly and with comfortable walking shoes to walk approximately 1–2 miles over uneven terrain. All attendees 3 years and above must register. At least one adult must register per group. Children under 3 years are free. Price is per person.

Zoo lovers of all ages can join us each season for a special night hike around the Zoo.

January & February: Winter Wonderland at the Zoo Winter is for all the animals who LOVE the cold! From penguins to wolves to otters, join us on select nights to explore the animals who are thriving in the snow. Participate in fun, educational activities, take a zoo hike while the zoo is closed, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up close and personal! All while learning about the current cold-weathered friends we have at the Zoo.   

Note: All attendees 3 years and above must register. At least one adult must register per group. Children under 3 years are free. Price is per person.

Spend the Night at the Zoo!

Florida is full of diverse habitats that are bursting with thousands of animal species, from walking-on-water basilisks to slow-and-steady manatees. We’ll dive headfirst into the astonishing biodiversity of these habitats, centering around the lives of our resident manatees who are a part of a rehabilitation program. Throughout the night we’ll explore a few places in the Zoo, participate in fun, educational activities, get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek, including our amazing science and research center CREW, and meet some of our animal ambassadors up-close and personal! When the night ends, you’ll doze off at our Manatee Springs building in the big open-spaced exhibit area.

 

Note: All program attendees must be 5 years and older and be registered. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. 

This program sleeps in the Manatee Springs building. This is a beautiful open-spaced room that will be shared with other families/groups. So you will be combined with other groups for the program and sleeping.

 

Br-rr-rrrr, get out the gloves, jackets and hats: winter is coming! Good thing many animals have built-in cold weather gear! Join us for this adventure as we meet cold weather animals face-to-face, hike to animal habitats, and discover the local wildlife that can tough out the harsh cold, just like we can!

Just a note, winter camp will be held Monday 12/23, Thursday 12/26 and Friday 12/27 OR Monday 12/30, Thursday 1/2 and Friday 1/3.

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Br-rr-rrrr, get out the gloves, jackets and hats: winter is coming! Good thing many animals have built-in cold weather gear! Join us for this adventure as we meet cold weather animals face-to-face, hike to animal habitats, and discover the local wildlife that can tough out the harsh cold, just like we can!

Just a note, winter camp will be held Monday 12/23, Thursday 12/26 and Friday 12/27 OR Monday 12/30, Thursday 1/2 and Friday 1/3.

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Some animals are equipped to tough out the cold and snow while others migrate or hibernate to avoid the winter weather altogether. During this fun, hands-on program, we will investigate our own cold-weather adaptations with Zoo hikes, compare our adaptations to those of other animals with animal visits, and use games and other activities to have fun exploring and playing together.

Just a note, winter camp will be held Monday 12/23, Thursday 12/26 and Friday 12/27 OR Monday 12/30, Thursday 1/2 and Friday 1/3.
 

Some animals are equipped to tough out the cold and snow while others migrate or hibernate to avoid the winter weather altogether. During this fun, hands-on program, we will investigate our own cold-weather adaptations with Zoo hikes, compare our adaptations to those of other animals with animal visits, and use games and other activities to have fun exploring and playing together.

Just a note, winter camp will be held Monday 12/23, Thursday 12/26 and Friday 12/27 OR Monday 12/30, Thursday 1/2 and Friday 1/3.

 

Some animals are equipped to tough out the cold and snow while others migrate or hibernate to avoid the winter weather altogether. During this fun, hands-on program, we will investigate our own cold-weather adaptations with Zoo hikes, compare our adaptations to those of other animals with animal visits, and use games and other activities to have fun exploring and playing together.

Just a note, winter camp will be held Monday 12/23, Thursday 12/26 and Friday 12/27 OR Monday 12/30, Thursday 1/2 and Friday 1/3.

 

Is play an important part of your day? It is to animals here at the Zoo! In this one-day camp, we will explore how both human and non-human animals use play to stay healthy and learn how to get along with others. With interactive activities and observations of animals both in the Zoo and in the classroom, we will learn about how play is useful in keeping our animals happy and healthy. We will even create some special enrichment toys for some special Zoo residents to enjoy.

Join us on either Martin Luther King Day OR Presidents Day for this single-day camp! 

 

Is play an important part of your day? It is to animals here at the Zoo! In this one-day camp, we will explore how both human and non-human animals use play to stay healthy and learn how to get along with others. With interactive activities and observations of animals both in the Zoo and in the classroom, we will learn about how play is useful in keeping our animals happy and healthy. We will even create some special enrichment toys for some special Zoo residents to enjoy.

Join us on either Martin Luther King Day OR Presidents Day for this single-day camp! 
 

Is play an important part of your day? It is to animals here at the Zoo! In this one-day camp, we will explore how both human and non-human animals use play to stay healthy and learn how to get along with others. With interactive activities and observations of animals both in the Zoo and in the classroom, we will learn about how play is useful in keeping our animals happy and healthy. We will even create some special enrichment toys for some special Zoo residents to enjoy.

Join us on either Martin Luther King Day OR Presidents Day for this single-day camp! 
 

Is play an important part of your day? It is to animals here at the Zoo! In this one-day camp, we will explore how both human and non-human animals use play to stay healthy and learn how to get along with others. With interactive activities and observations of animals both in the Zoo and in the classroom, we will learn about how play is useful in keeping our animals happy and healthy. We will even create some special enrichment toys for some special Zoo residents to enjoy.

Join us on either Martin Luther King Day OR Presidents Day for this single-day camp! 

 

Get your vintage camp tshirt! Youth and Adult sizes for the whole family!

All t-shirts are for pickup only, at the Harold C Schott Education Building at 56 Erkenbrecher Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45249 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, or Saturday 9am-12pm. Call 513-559-7730 when you arrive. All orders will be held for 4 business days, and then returned to inventory if not picked up. 

Gildan Brand 100% Cotton. See size chart.

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Gift Certificates expire 5 years from purchase.
 

​Gift Certificates only redeemable for Zoo Education Programs.
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​Gift Certificates only redeemable for Zoo Education Programs.
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