What: Three hour program designed to introduce your preschooler to wildlife and the process of being away from home for the first time.
Who: Children ages three to five years All participants must be completely potty trained (NO PULL UPS).
Where: Conservation Education Building
When: One three hour class per week, for four weeks. See below for specific dates. Ask us about YEAR ROUND CLASSES!
Time: Morning sessions 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon sessions 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Member - $80/session*
Non-member - $90/session*
How: Pre-registration (reservation form) is required.  *A $10 processing fee is applied to all registrations received less then one week before the first day of class. Kids and Family Programs Contact us at (614) 645-3488 to register.

Brrr!  Don't forget about our special winter program - Decembrrrfest!


During each half day visit, your ZooKid will learn about a different animal, explore the Zoo, enjoy a snack and create a special art project designed for little hands. A friendly critter will pop in for an up close visit too! SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9 a.m. – Check in time feel free to play with your big people before saying goodbye. 9:30 a.m. – Wave goodbye to your big people, it’s time to head to the carpet, go over the rules and enjoy a short lesson. 10 a.m. – Time to wash hands and head over to a table for a tasty snack! 10:30 a.m. – After bathroom break, it’s time to work on our craft. 11:15 a.m. – Everyone get with their buddy and find your space on the rope, we’re heading out for a walk! 11:45 a.m. – Let’s head back to the carpet and meet today’s animal visitor. 12 p.m. – Time to reunite with your big people and head home!  

February Dates (afternoon only)
Tu  February 3, 10, 17, 24
W
  February 4, 11, 18, 25
Th  February 5, 12, 19, 26
F    February 6, 13, 20, 27  

March Dates (only three classes, fee is prorated)
Tu  March 3, 10, 17
W   March 4, 11, 18
Th 
March 5, 12, 19
F    March 6, 13, 20  

April Dates

Tu 
March 31, April 7, 14, 21
W  April 1, 8, 15, 22
Th 
April 2, 9, 16, 23
F    April 3, 10, 17, 24  

May Dates
Tu 
April 28, May 5, 12, 19
W  April 29, May 6, 13, 20
Th  April 30, May 7, 14, 21
F   
May 1, 8, 15, 22