| 2012 Event Calendar
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Unless otherwise noted, pre-registration is required for each of the following programs. Register early - space is limited and the programs are popular!
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JANUARY |
January 8, 15, 22, 19 and February 5 from 1-3 PM If you are an adult interested in volunteering at the zoo, join our DOCENT TRAINING PROGRAM. Training runs for 5 consecutive Sunday afternoons and will cover everything from the zoo collection to educating the public. Serve your community and be a part of a great group of dedicated adults! There is no fee for the training program |
FEBRUARY |
Winter Vacation Zoocademy for Kids : February 21-24, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For 6-8 year olds. Fun and exciting programs available for children age 6-8. Kids will have on-site adventures while learning about the animals in the zoos collection. Sign up for a single day or all four! Pre-registration is required. CRITTER CHRONICLES FOR KIDS
Wednesday, February 22: THE MITTEN - When a young child looses a brand new mitten, wildlife enjoys! Take a look at how animals without cozy mittens to sleep in endure the winter months.
Thursday, February 23: A PORCUPINE NAMED FLUFFY - Names are important, even in the animal world. Learn about how scientists name new species...maybe even name your own!
Friday, February 24: WILD CARD - You never know what might happen on a wild card day. This day of child- directed fun is sure to be a favorite with everyone!
FEE: Members: $40/day, $135 for all four Non-Members: $45/day, $155 for all four |
APRIL |
Spring Vacation Zoocademy April 16-20 from 9 AM - 3 PM FOR 6-8 year olds Spring Vacation week is nearly here and the zoo is offering fun programs for kids age 6-8. Each session runs from 9 AM to 3 PM. Pre-registration is required. CRITTER CHRONICLES CONTINUED!
Monday, April 16: VERDI : Poor Verdi is an unhappy snake with lots to learn Spend the day discovering the world of snakes with Verdi!
Tuesday, April 17: STELLA LUNA: Stella Luna doesn't know what she is and needs help to realize how amazing bats can be. Explore the night-timeworld of bats in this fun program.
Wednesday, April 18: CRICKWING : A broken-winged bug saves the day! Get down and dirty while exploring the dangerous micro-world of bugs and beetles
Thursday, April 19: PINDULI : This African plains adventure will take kids on a virtual exploration of the pal;ce where Pinduli lives and the animals she gets to know
FEE: MEMBERS: $40/day or $175 for all five days. NON-MEMBERS: $45/day or $200 for all five days.
April 22 from 11 AM- 2PM Rain or shine Enjoy a day of crafts, animal encounters, exhibit talks and more as we celebrate the Earth's rich bioodiversity. All the activites are included in zoo admission! |
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JULY |
SUMMER ZOOCADEMY
July 9-13: Zoofari Session 1, Zoo Venture Session 1, Zoo Explorers Session 1 July 16-20: Zoofari Session 2, Zoo Explorers Session 2, Zoo Quest Session 1 is CLOSED July 23-27: Zoofari Session 3, Zoo Quest Session 2, Junior Caretakers Session 1, week 1 is CLOSED MORE INFORMATION ON SUMMER ZOOCADEMY
ZOO MOON
July 25, 2012 6-9 PM An evening that will really HOWL! Rain date August 1 |
AUGUST |
SUMMER ZOOCADEMY July 30-August 3: Zoofari Session 4, Zoo Venture Session 2,Junior Caretakers Session 1, week 2 is CLOSED August 13-17: Zoofari Session 6, Zoo Quest Session 4, Junior Caretakers Session 2, week 1 August 20-24: Zoofari Session 7, Zoo Venture Session 3, Junior Caretakers Session 2, week 2 MORE INFORMATION ON SUMMER ZOOCADEMY
August 27-30: WILD DAYS AT THE ZOO Summer Day Programs for ages 6-9: More Info
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OCTOBER |
7th annual Zoo Boo Spooktacular October 26, 2012 Rain date: 10/27
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Friday, April 20: EDWARD THE EMU: Who's the coolest animal in the zoo? That's what Edward the Emu wants to know. Find out what he learns in this 'zoo-per' fun day! 
August 6-10 : Zoofari Session 5, Zoo Explorers Session 3, Zoo Quest Session 3 
