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EDUCATION:
Public programs
winter programs
Why let winter get you down!
The Louisville Zoo is open year-round. Come and discover the many things
going on at the Zoo during the winter months. Education programs will
give you the opportunity to visit exotic places around the world without
having to pack your suitcases or get on an airplane.
Family Programs
Bring the family and learn together about
the world we live in. This program is designed for families with
children four years old and up. Meet your instructor at the Front
Gate and learn with us! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
“Breakfast with the Orangutans”
Saturday, Feb. 18, (8:30 – 10 a.m.)
Escape the winter blues with this
delightful and delicious program. Families will be able to explore
the world of orangutans while dining. A simple continental breakfast
will be served while the orangutans eat their breakfast too. A
keeper will join the group and share information about orangutan
behavior and what it is like to work with these intelligent animals!
Cost per session:
Individual: Regular $20; Members $15
Family of 4: Regular $70; Members $50
(additional participants $10 each)
“Breakfast with the Bears”
Saturday, March 10, (8:30–10 a.m.)
Bring your own Teddy Bear for this class.
Learn together about Polar bears and Grizzly bears. Hands-on
activities will take place along with a simple continental breakfast
served in the Louisville Zoo’s new classroom in Glacier Run.
Cost per session:
Individual: Regular $20; Members $15
Family of 4: Regular $70; Members $50
(additional adults $10 each)
spring programs
NEW! – “COME IN AND DIG IN”
(Two- or three-year-olds and an adult)
Come and GET DIRTY! This class is all about
DIRT. Learn about things that sprout, dig, burrow and eat dirt
through fun activities and “hands-on” exploration. Wear your DIRTY
clothes because you’re sure to get DIRTY. The 90 minute program is
designed specifically to meet the developmental needs of this age
group and to build on their sense of curiosity about the world
around them. Program includes story time, special animal guests,
learning & exploring stations and a guided walking tour. Each child
must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, April 5, (9 – 10:30 a.m.)
Cost: (One child and one adult) Regular $25; Member
$20
(extra adults $10 each)
Spring Break Camp 2012
(Ages 6-12)
Turn Spring
Break into a wild and wonderful animal safari! This fun and
educational program will explore a variety of themes through Zoo
walks, close up contact with several MetaZoo educational animals, as
well as crafts and activities. This program is designed for ages
6-12. Campers are divided into small groups based on their age.
Campers should bring a sack lunch with a drink.
April 9 – 13, (9 a.m. –
4 p.m.)
Regular $195; Members
$180
Two by Two
(Two-year-old and an adult)
These programs are designed with the two
year old in mind. The child MUST have reached the age of two by the
date of the class. These playful, one-hour classes include circle
time, learning stations and a special animal guest before heading
out on a guided walking tour of part of the Zoo.
Cost per session (one adult & one child): Regular,
$25; Members, $20
(additional participants $10 each)
“Spring Peepers”
Thursday, April 19, (9–10 a.m.)
Saturday, April 21, (9–10 a.m.)
This is an introductory class for you and
your two-year-old to discover together “new” animals that you might
see in spring.
Two by Three
(Three-year-old and an adult)
These programs are designed specifically to
meet the developmental needs of the three year old child. This
one-hour class includes circle time, learning stations and a special
animal guest before heading out on a guided walking tour of part of
the Zoo. The child MUST have reached the age of three by the date of
the class.
Cost per session (one adult & one child): Regular
$25; Members $20
“Who’s Peeking out of that Hole?”
Thursday, April 19, (11 a.m.–Noon)
Saturday, April 21, (11 a.m.–Noon)
You and your three-year-old will be able
to team together and investigate those creatures that live
underground.
ZOOper Kids
This program for four and five-year-old
children includes a guided Zoo walk, “hands-on” activities, closely
supervised contact with education program animals and lots of
information about animals to satisfy the curiosity of young minds.
Cost per session
(one adult & one child):
Regular $20; Members $15
“Worms for Dinner”
Thursday, April 19, (1–2:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 21, (1–2:30 p.m.)
Participants will be young scientists as
they explore and discover what earthworms are all about. This
program is for children only.
Family Classes
Bring the family and learn together about
the world we live in. This program is designed for families with
children four years old and up. Meet your instructor at the Front
Gate and learn with us! Children must be accompanied by an adult. .
Cost per session:
Individual: Regular $20; Members $15
Family of 4: Regular $70; Members $50
(additional participants $10 each)
“Breakfast with the Butterflies”
Saturday, May 19, (8:30–10 a.m.)
Enjoy a simple continental breakfast and
be surrounded by the beautiful Etscorn Garden that should be in full
bloom at this time of year. Learn about butterflies and how to
attract them to your own yard. In case of inclement weather this
program will be held indoors.
NEW!
Home School Programs (Home School Pride)
Lions and lionesses… gather your home
school cubs for the Louisville Zoo’s new exclusive classes designed
to meet your specific needs. These 90 minute programs will include
content based topics based on national science standards. Animal
contact, “hands-on” activities, and a short Zoo walk will keep
youngsters ages 5–8 engaged. A different topic will be offered each
month. Pre-registration is required.
Cost (one adult & one student): Regular $10; Members
$8
Batty for Bats
January 30, 2012 (1:30 - 3 p.m.)
The United Nations has declared 2012 as
"The International Year of the Bat" and we are ready to celebrate!
Join our education staff and other home school students in learning
more about these wonderfully diverse (and often misunderstood)
creatures through hands-on activities and a visit to the
HerpAquarium to see the Vampire bats and then to Islands to see the
Rodrigues fruit bats.
Resourceful Re-users
February 27, 2012 (1:30 - 3 p.m.)
This program will emphasize how being
more mindful consumers can both help the environment and preserve
the habitats of animals all around the world! A visit to see a few
animals that both benefit from our own efforts will be included.
Participants will learn creative ways to reuse items for both
function and fun!
Cue the Chlorophyll
March 26, 2012 (1:30 - 3 p.m.)
Spring has sprung and it is time to stop
and smell the roses! Explore plants and how they grow with fun
sensory activities and a tour of the Louisville Zoo greenhouse.
Prepare to get dirty as you dig and plant your very own flower to
take home.
Dinosaur Discovery
April 30, 2012 (1:30 - 3 p.m.)
Long after the demise from the earth,
these mighty creatures still capture our imagination today.
Participants will learn to identify dinosaur characteristics by
examining modern day animals and enjoy a guided walk of the Zoo's
new dinosaur exhibit.
NEW! – Stroller Safari
(online
registration available)
February 15, (9–10 a.m.)
It’s never too early to introduce your
youngster to the Zoo world. These casual classes will include
playful activities especially designed for toddlers. It might be
cold outside but the Zoo’s new classroom in Glacier Run will give
you great views of bear country while keeping everyone warm. Music,
story time and an animal encounter will satisfy everyone’s curiosity
about the world around them. No child is too young for this program.
Suggested ages 6 to 24 months. Pre-registration is required.
Cost: $5
summer programs
Safari Day Camp
Introduce your child to a camp experience
found in few other places. Camp activities are age-appropriate and
will include nature study, arts and crafts, controlled animal
contact and Zoo walks. All campers receive a Safari Day Camp
t-shirt. Camps are Monday through Friday with the exception of the
week of the Fourth of July. Children attending full day sessions
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. must bring a sack lunch and a drink. Lunches will
be refrigerated.
Half Day: Regular $125; Members $110
Full Day: Regular $195; Members $180
Week of July 4th Full Day: Regular $160; Members
$145
NOTE: Children attend camp for the grade
they are entering into for the 2012-2013 school year.
1st-2nd Grade
Animals Around the Clock
Do you ever wonder why some animals are
awake at night and some are awake during the day? Discover how the
rhythm of the day and night and the seasons throughout the year
affect animal behavior.
June 4-8, 9 a.m. -Noon
June 11-15, 9 a.m. -Noon
July 2,3,5,6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m.-Noon
August 6-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Let’s Eat!
Animals survive by eating a wide variety
of foods. Campers will learn about what animals eat in the wild and
at the Zoo. A visit to the Zoo’s Commissary where most of the animal
diets are prepared will be one of the many special experiences
planned for the week.
June 18-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 25-29, 9 a.m.-Noon
July 9-13, 9 a.m.-Noon
July 16-20, 9 a.m.-Noon
July 23-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
3rd-4th Grade
I Will Survive!
From camouflage to echolocation, all
animals have special characteristics that help them to survive in
the wild. Campers will explore the various survival techniques of
the plant and animal kingdoms.
June 11-15, 9 a.m.-Noon
June 18-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 25-29, 9 a.m.-Noon
July 9-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 23-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Planet of Plenty
Biodiversity is the variety of life on
our planet – and there’s plenty of it! Campers will learn about the
wealth of habitats that house all life forms and the
interconnections that tie us together.
June 4-8, 9 a.m.-Noon
July 2,3,5,6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 16-20, 9 a.m.-Noon
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
August 6-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
5th-7th Grade
If I Ran the Zoo!
If you ran the Zoo, how would you change
it or expand it? Campers will learn all that is
required to create a new exhibit and they will meet several staff
members that help make our Zoo possible.
July 2,3,5,6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 9-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
August 6-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Zoo Detective
Every day brings a new mystery at the
Zoo! Campers will explore the Zoo and learn problem solving skills
to crack the case of the day. Join the fun and be a safari sleuth!
June 18-22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 23-27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
TRACK ‘EM, SMACK ‘EM, AND ROAR
The Louisville Tennis Center, the
Louisville Nature Center and the Louisville Zoo will again be
offering a week of non-stop excitement for children ages 8 – 12.
Campers will be tracking native wildlife at the Louisville Nature
Center, learning tennis skills on the courts of the Louisville
Tennis Center, and visiting with the wild creatures at the
Louisville Zoo. Both sessions are identical.
If your child has a tennis racket we suggest that
he/she bring it. Each participant must bring a lunch and dress
appropriately for outside play (tennis shoes are required).
Cost: Regular $195; LNC or Zoo Members $180
Session 1
June 25-29, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Session 2
July 16-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
TEEN SAFARI
8th-9th Grade
Teen Safari is designed to activate the
minds of young people using the wonderful resources of the
Louisville Zoo. Classes, activities and behind-the-scenes tours
provide an opportunity for teens to discover more about the Zoo, our
planet, and personal choices. Three sessions are offered. *Note:
Teens attend camp for the grades they are entering into for the
2012-2013 school year.
Cost: $180 Members, $195 Non-Members
Mythbusters – Zoo Style!
Myth, or fact? “Dinosaurs are just big
lizards.” “Polar bears eat penguins.” “Snakes smell fear.” Join us
to gain a better appreciation for our amazing natural world through
observation, experimentation and hands-on fun. Learn about the
scientific method and satisfy your curiosity about some really
strange things, too! Nothing will be blown up, but we bet you will
have a blast!
Session 1: June 11-15
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Thursday 7 p.m.-Friday 9 a.m.
Session 2: June 25-29
Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday, 7 p.m.- Friday 9 a.m.
Teen Safari Sessions 1 and 2 will meet
Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. On
Thursday evening participants will meet at the Zoo at 7 p.m. for the
Night Safari which ends at
9 a.m. Friday morning.
Note: An evening cookout and breakfast
will be provided for the Night Safari. Monday through
Wednesday each teen should bring a sack lunch and drink.
Conservation Crusaders!
Conservation-minded teens unite! Did you
ever think about working at a Zoo, or another career in the field of
conservation? Lots of people dedicate their careers to protecting
our planet, and your actions make a difference, too! Join us to
learn about how our staff, others in our community, and YOU can
create a better world for all living things. We’ll talk to keepers,
speakers from local agencies, and each other to become leaders in
this exciting arena!
Session 3: July 16-20
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Note: Teen Safari Session 3 will meet
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 4p.m. Each teen should bring a
sack lunch and drink each day.
Zoo Sproutz (Ages 2 &3)
This new cool summer program has been
redesigned for children 2 and 3 years old and an adult. Activities
for this program will take into consideration that youngsters this
age are curious about the world around them and have the energy for
lots of action! The National Research Council notes that “preschool
children have a rich set of ideas, conceptual frameworks, and
reasoning skills.” With this in mind they will be encouraged to ask
questions and seek answers through exploration. This age appropriate
program incorporates learning centers and free play to cultivate
children’s’ connections to the natural world around them. Campers
must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost per session: (one adult & one child) Regular
$95; Members $75
June- Ears, Eyes and Noses, Oh My!
Children will be using their comparative
skills while they investigate the features of different types of
animals.
June 4-7, 9-10:30 a.m. (Monday – Thursday)
June 11-14, 9-10:30 a.m. (Monday – Thursday)
June 8, 15, 22, 29, 9-10:30 a.m. (Fridays)
July-Body Basics
Ever wonder why elephants have a trunk or
why zebras have stripes? Children will explore many special animal
characteristics and discover what makes them so unique.
July 9-12, 9 – 10:30 a.m. (Monday –
Thursday)
July 16-19, 9 – 10:30 a.m. (Monday –
Thursday)
July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3 – 10:30 a.m.
(Fridays)
NEW! August - Green Growers
During this week campers will explore the
world of plants. Campers will learn how animals depend on plants for
food and shelter
Aug. 6-9, 9-10:30 a.m.
ZOOper Kids
(Ages 4 & 5)
ZOOper Kids will enjoy Zoo walks, crafts,
snacks, closely supervised contact with education animals and story
times. All campers receive a t-shirt. This program is
Monday-Thursday.
Cost per session: (Child only program) Regular $125;
Members $100
Ani-motion!
Snakes slither, birds fly, fish swim,
animals move in many different ways. During this week in class,
children will investigate and make comparisons about how animals
move.
June 4-7, 9-11:45 a.m.
June 25-28, 9-11:45 a.m.
July 16-19, 9-11:45 a.m.
August 6-9, 9-11:45 a.m.
Classification
What makes a lizard a reptile? Do all
birds hatch from eggs? Children will investigate the way animals are
grouped together by comparing similar and different traits.
June 11-14 9-11:45 a.m.
July 2,3,5,6, 9-11:45 a.m.
July 23-26, 9-11:45 a.m.
The Five Senses
How does a snake “hear”? Why do cats have
whiskers? Children will be introduced to the five senses and how
animals need these senses to survive in the world.
June 18-21 9-11:45 a.m.
July 9-12, 9-11:45 a.m.
July 30-Aug 2, 9-11:45 a.m.
fall programs
Check back for listings.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Individuals who wish to cancel their registration in any class must
notify the Education Department, in writing, no less than one week
prior to the actual date of the class. We will refund 80% of the
class fee upon receipt of a written or email (danita.robbins@louisvilleky.gov) cancellation.
There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than one week
prior to class date.
- The
Education Department reserves the right to cancel classes with
insufficient registration.
- There
will be a $10 service charge for any changes in the original
registration.
- Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Registration
Information
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and camps
fill quickly. Pre-registration is required for all classes.
- Online registrations through
our eTicket Store are available unless otherwise
noted. Only credit card payments accepted. Confirmations are automatically
emailed with your ticket.
- Reservations will not be taken over the phone.
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