Whether a school group, church group or a
group from work, we have programs to make your visit to the Zoo more
enjoyable. All reservations must be made in advance through the
Education Department at (309) 686-3365 ext 213.
Start your
child’s love for animals off right, discovering the things that make animals
amazing!
Enjoy making crafts, storytelling and
up-close animal encounters.
What: You
and your 2-4 year old child will learn about animals, from A-Zoo.
When: Choose
between a Saturday or Thursday from the following dates
(each month will have a different topic).
Days/Dates
Topic
Sa: 5/10 or Th 5/15
Ears
Sa: 8/9 or Th: 8/21
Teeth and Tongues
Sa: 9/13 or Th: 9/18
Locomotion
Sa: 11/8 or Th:11/20
Slimy skin
Sa: 12/13 or Th:12/18
Fur
From 10:00-10:50
How:
Registration is required (686-3365 ext 213) and
class size is limited to 15.
Register by phone at (309) 686-3365 ext. 213 or stop by the Zoo.
Cost:
$4/member
$6/non-member
Your kids can be
zoo kids; with up-close animal encounters, games and crafts, zoo kids discover
more about
the animals around them as well as
the animals here at the Zoo.
What: You
and your 5-8 year old child will learn about animals, from A-Zoo.
When: Choose
between a Saturday or Thursday from the following dates
(each month will have a different topic).
Dates
Topic
Sa: 5/17
Extreme Animals
Sa: 8/16
Go Green
Sa: 9/20
Jump to it-Animal Locomotion
Sa: 11/15
Can You See Me Now-Camouflage
Sa: 12/20
All About Amphibians
From 10:00-10:50
How:
Registration is required (686-3365 ext 213) and
class size is limited to 20.
Register by phone at (309) 686-3365 ext. 213 or stop by the Zoo.
Cost:
$4/member
$6/non-member
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Educator Programs
Join
us for a fresh look at science through hands-on learning with biofacts, up-close
animal encounters,
experiments and more. We cover a new exciting topic each
month ranging from animal survival to classification.
What:
Classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and
9-13 years) and will run simultaneously.
Parents are welcome but not required.
When:
(each month will have a different topic).
Dates
Topic
Sa: 5/14
The Science of Flight
Sa: 8/13
Underground
Sa: 9/10
Think Green
Sa: 11/12
Enrichment
Sa: 12/10
Can You Hear Me Now?
How:
Registration is required (686-3365 ext 213) and
class size is limited to 20.
Register by phone at (309) 686-3365 ext. 213 or stop by the Zoo.
Cost:
$4/member
$6/non-member