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Eco-Family Programs: Natural Wreath Making

Welcome the holiday season with your own natural wreath! By using leftover tree branches that would otherwise be thrown out, you can create a festive, beautiful decoration without the environmental impact! Join us to make a wreath you can bring home. We will provide the evergreen branches, frame, decorations, and wire; you bring your creativity!

This program is $15.oo per wreath. Registration is required, and payment will be taken at the start of the program.

 

Eco-Family Programs: Natural Wreath Making

December 12 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | DC Classroom

Registration Available Soon! 

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This workshop is part of our Eco-Family Programs: engaging programs and workshops that offer a deeper dive into fascinating aspects of the natural world.

Eco-Family Programs: Owl Prowl

Whooo’s awake in the dark? Join educators for a night hike to explore the sleeping forest, listen for some nocturnal feathered friends, and experience a close encounter with one of our ambassador owls. Be sure to dress warmly and put on your best listening ears!
This program is $5.oo per person. Registration is required, and payment will be taken at the start of the program.

 

Eco-Family Programs: Owl Prowl

November 13 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Meet at Norristown Farm Park

Registration Available Soon! 

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This workshop is part of our Eco-Family Programs: engaging programs and workshops that offer a deeper dive into fascinating aspects of the natural world.

Eco-Family Programs: Nature Journaling

Join local artist Jack Hobe for an introduction to nature journaling! This is a method used by real-life scientists and naturalists to collect data and conduct fieldwork, but it is also a great way for anyone to connect with the natural world. This is a practice that anybody can participate in, regardless of their artistic ability. Guests will learn how to tap into their creativity by incorporating diagrams, maps, notations, and many other disciplines into their journaling, using materials provided by The Zoo!
This program is FREE to attend; registration is required.

 

Eco-Family Workshops: Monarch Madness

September 12 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | DC Classroom

Registration Available Soon! 

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This workshop is part of our Eco-Family Programs: engaging programs and workshops that offer a deeper dive into fascinating aspects of the natural world.

Eco-Family Programs: Monarch Madness

Help educators kick off the start of fall migration for the beautiful and endangered Monarch butterfly! Get a first-hand look at the different life stages of this insect, and learn about their incredible migration journey, and get a chance to provide a butterfly habitat in your own neighborhood by bringing home a host plant of your own!
This program is FREE to attend; registration is required.

 

Eco-Family Workshops: Monarch Madness

August 29 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | DC Classroom

Registration Available Soon! 

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This workshop is part of our Eco-Family Programs: engaging programs and workshops that offer a deeper dive into fascinating aspects of the natural world.

Eco-Family Programs: Nature At Night Hike

What kind of critters come awake after dark? Join educators for a nighttime investigation into the world of nocturnal invertebrates as we celebrate National Moth Week! This citizen science program is held worldwide and celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. We will take an up-close look at these often overlooked, but incredibly important, animals and do a survey of nocturnal insects at the Norristown Farm Park!

This program is $5.00 per person. Registration is required, and payment will be taken at the start of the program.

 

Eco-Family Workshops: Gardening For The Birds

July 24 | 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Meet at Norristown Farm Park

Registration Available Soon! 

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This workshop is part of our Eco-Family Programs: engaging programs and workshops that offer a deeper dive into fascinating aspects of the natural world.

Nature Explorers – Misunderstood Misfits

Explore the world of animals that people often misunderstand. Students will start by completing a survey about their perceptions of certain species and then meet a misunderstood animal up close.

Nature Explorers – Misunderstood Misfits

Thursday, October 1 | 10:15 AM

An adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates.

Member Registration 
Non-Member Registration 

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This program is part of our Nature Explorers Series, which offers exciting outdoor adventures designed for children ages 3–5. Each 30–45-minute session introduces young learners to a new topic through engaging activities such as up-close animal encounters, crafts, storytelling, and interactive lessons. Class sizes are limited to ensure a personalized experience.

An adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates.

Program Pricing

Registration is required for all children. A $5.00 per child fee will be collected at the beginning of the program. Non-members must purchase Zoo admission in addition to program fees.

Nature Explorers – Wildlife Corridors

HOW did the chicken cross the road!? Through a wildlife corridor! Students will design their own corridor as well as meet an animal that would benefit from them.

Nature Explorers – Rabbits

Thursday, September 24 | 10:15 AM

An adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates.

Member Registration 
Non-Member Registration 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This program is part of our Nature Explorers Series, which offers exciting outdoor adventures designed for children ages 3–5. Each 30–45-minute session introduces young learners to a new topic through engaging activities such as up-close animal encounters, crafts, storytelling, and interactive lessons. Class sizes are limited to ensure a personalized experience.

An adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates.

Program Pricing

Registration is required for all children. A $5.00 per child fee will be collected at the beginning of the program. Non-members must purchase Zoo admission in addition to program fees.

Nature Explorers – Turtles

Come learn about turtles and what makes them so special! Discover which species live right here in Pennsylvania, meet a turtle up close, and take part in a turtle-ly cool activity.

Nature Explorers – Turtles

Thursday, August 20 | 10:15 AM

An adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates.

Member Registration 
Non-Member Registration 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This program is part of our Nature Explorers Series, which offers exciting outdoor adventures designed for children ages 3–5. Each 30–45-minute session introduces young learners to a new topic through engaging activities such as up-close animal encounters, crafts, storytelling, and interactive lessons. Class sizes are limited to ensure a personalized experience.

An adult must accompany each child during the program. Paid Zoo admission is required for adults & children, and a $5 per-child fee will be collected at the beginning of each program. The fee covers the cost of materials and supports our conservation efforts. Program locations will be determined and emailed to guests before their respective dates.

Program Pricing

Registration is required for all children. A $5.00 per child fee will be collected at the beginning of the program. Non-members must purchase Zoo admission in addition to program fees.

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales

Visit our newest member-exclusive program to enjoy the adventures of reading among the wild! This program is perfect for toddlers and features a live reading of a story about an animal that calls the Zoo home, followed by fun facts about the animal from our educators. See below for a schedule of  featured animals, books, and locations.

Pre-registration is required. A $5.00 per child will be collected at the beginning of each event. 

 

Click Here to Register

 

This event is exclusive to our Yearly Members. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of this member-exclusive perk immediately.

 

Tiny Tots & Tall Tales Schedule

Wednesday, April 1 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | I Am Oliver The Otter by Pam Ayres

Wednesday, May 6 | Bison Pavilion | 9:30 AM | The Bison and The Butterfly by Alice Hemming

Wednesday, June 3 | Giraffe Deck | 9:30 AM | Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Wednesday, July 1 | Zoo Bowl | 9:30 AM | Give Bees A Chance by Bethany Barton

Wednesday, August 5 | Welcome Center | 9:30 AM | Who Eats Orange by Dianne White

Wednesday, September 2 | Harmony Hideaway | 9:30 AM | Sparky! by Jenny Offill

Wednesday, October 7 | Aviary | 9:30 AM | Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre

Wednesday, November 4 | Welcome Center | 11:30 AM | Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

Wednesday, December 2 | Barn |11:30 AM | Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Homeschool Workshops

Each of our 60 minute programs focus on a variety of STEM-based topics while including up-close animal greets, lessons, and hands-on activities. Participants do not have to be a home school students to participate in this program; all learners ages 6 – 12 are welcome.

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

January 2026

Food Webs and Animal Nutrition | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
January 9: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
January 30: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

February 2026

Bird Count | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
February 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
February 27: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

March 2026

Zookeeping 101 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
March 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
March 20: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

April 2026

Earth Day Everyday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
April 3: Ages 6-8
April 24: Ages 9-12

 

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

Homeschool Workshops

Each of our 60 minute programs focus on a variety of STEM-based topics while including up-close animal greets, lessons, and hands-on activities. Participants do not have to be a home school students to participate in this program; all learners ages 6 – 12 are welcome.

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

January 2026

Food Webs and Animal Nutrition | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
January 9: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
January 30: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

February 2026

Bird Count | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
February 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
February 27: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

March 2026

Zookeeping 101 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
March 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
March 20: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

April 2026

Earth Day Everyday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
April 3: Ages 6-8
April 24: Ages 9-12

 

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

Homeschool Workshops

Each of our 60 minute programs focus on a variety of STEM-based topics while including up-close animal greets, lessons, and hands-on activities. Participants do not have to be a home school students to participate in this program; all learners ages 6 – 12 are welcome.

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

January 2026

Food Webs and Animal Nutrition | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
January 9: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
January 30: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

February 2026

Bird Count | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
February 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
February 27: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

March 2026

Zookeeping 101 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
March 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
March 20: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

April 2026

Earth Day Everyday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
April 3: Ages 6-8
April 24: Ages 9-12

 

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

Homeschool Workshops

Each of our 60 minute programs focus on a variety of STEM-based topics while including up-close animal greets, lessons, and hands-on activities. Participants do not have to be a home school students to participate in this program; all learners ages 6 – 12 are welcome.

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION

January 2026

Food Webs and Animal Nutrition | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
January 9: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
January 30: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

February 2026

Bird Count | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
February 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
February 27: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

March 2026

Zookeeping 101 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
March 13: Ages 6-8 SOLD OUT
March 20: Ages 9-12 SOLD OUT

April 2026

Earth Day Everyday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
April 3: Ages 6-8
April 24: Ages 9-12

 

REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION