Class Schedule - Gladys Porter Zoo

Camps and Starlight
Sleepovers
Bring a sack lunch for the first two days and
your sleeping gear for the third day (blankets, pillow,
teddy bear... ). Sleep indoors on the classroom floor!
Dinner and breakfast provided during the sleepover.
Call the Zoo or check the website for more information.
1st and 2nd Grades
72923E Creature Feature Camp
July 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
7292S2 Starlight Safari Sleepover
July 31 and Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
3rd thru 5th Grades
624333 Jr. Zookeeper Camp Category 1
June 24 and 25 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
624333 Starlight Safari Sleepover
June 26 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
708333 Jr. Zookeeper Camp Category 2
July 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
7083S2 Starlight Safari Sleepover
July 10 and 11 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
722332 Rainforest Discovery Camp
July 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
7223S2 Starlight Safari Sleepover
July 24 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
805332 Rainforest Discovery Camp
August 5 at 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8053S2 Starlight Safari Sleepover
August 7 and 8 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Family Starlights
Cost per Camp
$65 for members
and
$70 for “nonmembers”
Starlight Sleepover Included
This is your opportunity to learn everything you ever wanted
to know about tails, feet, arms and body coverings! Get to
see animals up close, and meet some of the staff that cares
for them. Bring walking shoes to go on special tours behind
the scenes.
Learn all about the most important job at the zoo —
zookeeping. Get to meet keepers and the animals they care
for on a daily basis. At the end of the two day class session,
join us, on the third day, for a sleepover… a fun way to learn
more about the zoo.
*Required Category 1 prior to taking this camp. Once you know
about different types of zookeepers, get to learn about and use
some of the tools utilized by them on a daily basis to do their job.
Ever used a “snake hook?” How about a net? At the end of the
two day class session, join us, on the third day, for a sleepover…
a fun way to learn more about tools and zookeeping.
Learn why rainforests are important, what animals live there
and how you can help conserve them. Get to meet some
of the zoo’s animals that come from rainforests. At the end
of the two day class session, join us, on the third day, for a
sleepover… a fun way to learn more about the zoo.
Learn why rainforests are important, what animals live there
and how you can help conserve them. Get to meet some
of the zoo’s animals that come from rainforests. At the end
of the two day class session, join us, on the third day, for a
sleepover… a fun way to learn more about the zoo.
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SUMMER
SAFARI
2009
Class Schedule
Zoo Family Starlight Sleepovers:
June 19 th
July 3 rd
July 17 th
August 14 th
Challenge your senses to observe nocturnal animals!
Tour the Zoo at night! It's a sleepover in a nice
air-conditioned building. Enjoy games, a pizza party,
an early morning outdoor breakfast and more!!
For adults and children over 7 years of age.
61235S Family Starlight Safari
70335S Family Starlight Safari
7175S2 Family Starlight Safari
8145S2 Family Starlight Safari
June 19 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
July 3 and 4 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
July 17 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
August 14 and 15 at 6: 30 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Times: 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., the following morning.
Cost: $25 per person. This includes a pizza dinner party,
zoo tour, games, breakfast, drinks & fun night-time activities!!
What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing; sturdy walking shoes, small flashlight,
insect repellant, toiletries, sleeping bag or blankets and a pillow.
Information and Reservations: (956) 548-WILD (9453)
www.gpz.org

SUMMER SAFARI 2009
What is your child doing this summer? Why not spend the summer learning at the Zoo? Summer Safari
is just the place for your little one. Each day includes fun filled activities such as puppet shows, games,
stories, crafts, singingand tours. Children are provided with snacks, drinks and hats while at the Zoo.
Each child will receive a certificate of completion, Zoo pencil, Zoo Cup and ZooBook at the end of each
class! Summer Safari classes have been especially designed to stimulate learning and encourage
conservation. Let your kids have fun while enhancing their skills!
JUNE
Animal Tails 608111
June 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Long ones…short ones… they all
have a good use. Let’s search the
Zoo for different animal tails.
Rhino Rally 608121
June 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore the world of this huge
pachyderm.
Gliders and Jumpers 610111
June 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn all about Australia’s marsupial
gliders and jumpers.
Wild Dogs 610121
June 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This canine is an expert hunter.
Learn how they survive in the wilds
of Africa.
Pre - K and Kinder
Feathered Friends 615111
June 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are the only ones to take
flight, but not all with feathers can fly.
Super Snakes 615121
June 15 and 16 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn about some of the biggest
and strongest snakes on the planet.
Turtles & Tortoises 617111
June 17 and 18 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It’s all in the shell. Make your own
turtle shell.
Wild Colors 617121
June 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What do colors say about the
animals?Learn how colors help
them.
Animal Coats 622111
June 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn why a hippo has thick skin
and why a chinchilla is fluffy.
Butterfly Biography 622121
June 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
See first hand the life cycle of a
butterfly and learn about the purpose
of these beautiful insects.
Animal Homes 624111
June 24 and 25 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Find out what makes a Home Sweet
Home for some animals.
Pouch Babies 624121
June 24 and 25 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why do some animal mothers carry
their baby in a pouch?
Cost per class
$20 $25
members
nonmembers
unless otherwise noted
Animals Have Class 629111
June 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn about the five different
classes of animals.
Leaping Lemurs 629121
June 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They are good at climbing trees,
are loud and live at the Zoo.
JULY
Life on a Branch 701111
July 1 and 2 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Some animals make the top of the
trees their home and rarely touch
the ground.
Hide & Seek 701121
July 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s the animal kingdom’s game of
survival. Learn what some animals
do to hide from predators.
The Secret World of Ants
706111
July 6 and 7 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Not all ants are the same. Learn
about ants and their role in the
environment.
Animal Homes 706121
July 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Find out what makes a Home
Sweet Home for some animals.
Animal Tracks 708111
July 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Identify and compare the foot
prints of exotic animals. Become
a footprint detective!
Animal Babies 708121
July 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What’s a baby gorilla called?
Learn how Zoo mothers take care
of their babies. Meet some of the
cutest animals at the Zoo.
Giant Reptiles 713111
July 13 and 14 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meet and learn about the Komodo
dragons at the Zoo.
Rainforest Animals 713121
July 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What does it take to live in a
rainforest? Life is in the trees.
Hello Birdie 715111
July 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Feathers, eggs and all about birds.
Bears 715121
July 15 and 16 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This group includes the largest
meat eater on land.
Creepy Crawlers 720111
July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Can a spider hear or smell? Do all
spiders make webs? Join us to
see them up close.
Wild & Funny Animals 720121
July 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They look funny! They act funny!
Just for fun, let’s get a closer look
at those wild and funny animals.
Tiny Monkey 722111
July 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meet the world’s smallest primates.
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! 722121
July 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Get into the world of insects.
Classy Critters 727111
July 27 and 28 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn how to describe animals by
their class.
Animal Tails 727121
July 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Long ones…short ones… they all
have a good use. Let’s search the
Zoo for different animal tails.
Crocs & Gators 729111
July 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Visit the largest reptiles at the zoo.
Learn the difference between a croc
and a gator.
The Fast & Furry 729121
July 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What are the fastest mammals on
the planet? Learn how fast they go.
AUGUST
Cavy Central 803111
Aug. 3 and 4 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Get to meet and learn all about one
of the cutest rodents in the world…
guinea pigs!
Wild & Wacky 803121
Aug. 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They are wild, but some animals do
things that look weird and funny to us.
Happy Hippo 805111
Aug. 5 and 6 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What makes a hippo “happy” at the
Zoo?
Feet, Teeth, & Tongues 805121
Aug. 5 and 6 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn the purpose of a blue tongue,
sharp teeth and clawed feet.
Monkey & Apes 810111
Aug. 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What is the difference between a
monkey and an ape? Go into the
Zoo and explore their world.
Rhino Rally 810121
Aug. 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore the world of this huge
pachyderm.
Wild Dogs 812111
Aug. 12 and 13 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This canine is an expert hunter.
Learn how they survive in the wilds
of Africa.
Gliders and Jumpers 812121
Aug. 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn all about Australia’s marsupial
gliders and jumpers.

JUNE
On the Move 608212
June 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Locomotion… learn how different
animals move about their habitat.
One or Two Humps? 608222
June 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn about camels and their
relatives.
Pachyderm Party 60821E
June 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Come join the fun. You are invited
to learn all about the animals in this
party.
Bear Out 60822E
June 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
How many kinds of bears are there in
the world? Which one is the biggest?
The smallest? Get all the answers here.
Cobra Chronicles 610212
June 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It is the longest venomous snake
in the world and it likes to eat
other snakes.
Jaws & Claws 610222
June 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
My, what big teeth they have! Let’s
get a closer look at a predator’s
teeth and claws.
JULY
Bare Bones 701212
July 1 and 2 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Skeletons… some animals have
them and some don’t. Learn how
they work.
Predator & Prey 701222
July 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Who eats what in our food chain?
Wild and Gross Animals
70121E
July 1 and 2 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn why some animals stink,
ooze stuff and do gross stuff.
Octopus Odyssey 70122 E
July 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Investigate one of the ocean’s strangest
and most fascinating animals.
Zookeeper for A Day 706212
July 6 and 7 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn what it takes to be a zookeeper
and get to help as a keeper for a day.
It’s a Jungle 706222
July 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What kind of plants and animals are
found in a jungle?
1st and 2nd Grades
Rays & Sharks 61021E
June 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are known as cartilaginous fish.
Learn all about their special features.
Beaks & Talons 61022E
June 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sharp and strong. The beaks and
talons of these birds were meant to
tear flesh and even crush bone.
Fabulous Frogs 615212
June 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Some are small and some are tiny,
but they all need water to survive.
Nut Crackers 615222
June 15 and 16 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Parrots are the bird group equipped
to crack even the toughest nut! Get
to see them in action.
Wild Cows & Horses 61521E
June 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They look like domestic cows and
horses, but they are wild. Come
get a closer look.
It’s A Jungle 61521E
June 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What kind of plants and animals are
found in a jungle?
Bats 708222
July 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bats are the only true flying mammals
and some live here at the Zoo.
Snakes and Lizards 70821 E
July 8 and 9 at 10a.m. to 12 p.m.
How are snakes and lizards related?
Find out how they survive in their
environments.
Insectigations 70822 E
July 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
You will need a magnifying glass to
investigate these critters. Insects
are small and fascinating.
Oceanography 101 70621 E
July 6 and 7 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn about oceans and get to visit
of the Zoo’s ocean creatures. Call of the Wild 720212
Animal Legends 70622 E
July 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Does Bigfoot exist? Let’s investigate
the animals of legends.
Beaks & Talons 708212
July 8 and 9 at 10a.m to 12 p.m.
Sharp and strong. The beaks and
talons of these birds were meant to
tear flesh and even crush bone.
Fish Tales 713211
July 13 and 14 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The largest group of animals with
skeletons lives under water.
Stinkers 715211
July 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hop down to Australia and later
make your own kangaroo craft.
July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They howl, they growl, they scream
and even sing. Learn how animals
talk to each other.
Animal Champs 617211
June 17 and 18 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Who runs the fastest… jumps
higher… or flies the fastest? Let’s
learn and compare among the wild.
Habitat Sweet Habitat 622212
June 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn what makes a good animal
home.
Zoo Chef 622222
June 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
One thousand animals are coming
to dinner. What are you cooking?
Help feed some of the Zoo’s animals.
Hog Heaven 62221E
June 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to noon
Know your wild hogs and where in the
world they are found.
Wild Shapes and Sizes
62222E
June 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn why animals come in different
shapes and sizes.
Grazers & Browsers 624212
June 24 and 25 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
These are plant eaters that munch
plants low to the ground or from the
high branches of tall trees.
Great Apes 720222
July 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They are big, strong, and intelligent.
Discover the large apes found at the
Zoo.
Butterflies & Moths 72021 E
July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
How do butterflies grow? Learn the
difference between a moth & a butterfly.
Animal Senses 72022 E
July 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why do animals have such keen
senses? Compare your senses to
those of wild
Amphibian Academy 722212
July 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It is not a fish, but lives in water.
Learn about amphibians by meeting
some at the Zoo.
On Your Toes 722222
July 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They’re always on their toes! Explore
the Zoo for some animals with hooves.
Animal Talk 72221 E
July 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn how animals of the same
species talk to each other.
Animal Weapons 72222 E
July 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn what predators use for hunting
and what prey animals use for defense.
Marsupial Mania 624222
June 24 and 25 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
These mammals have pouches to
carry their babies. Let’s find some
at the Zoo.
Tigers & Lions 62421E
June 24 and 25 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are the biggest cats in the world.
Get to know them better at the Zoo.
Animal Tales 62422E
June 24 and 25 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s story time at the Zoo. What famous
animal characters do you know?
Safety in Numbers 629212
June 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why are some animals found in
large groups? Learn how zebras
hide on the African plains.
Great Apes 629222
June 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They are big, strong, and intelligent.
Discover the large apes found at
the Zoo.
Vanishing Animals 62921E
June 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Let’s find out which animals need
help to survive.
Speed Champions 62922E
June 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn which animal is the fastest on
land, in the air, and in the water.
Giant Tortoises 727212
July 27 and 28 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
How slow can you go? Get to meet
the Zoo’s largest shelled reptile …
the Galapagos tortoise.
Creature Features 727222
July 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Everything you wanted to know about
tails, feet, arms and body coverings!
Swamp Creatures 72721 E
July 27 and 28 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Swamps may look uninhabitable, but
there is a whole world of fascinating
creatures in them … some can be
found at the Zoo.
Sea Lion Adventure 72722 E
July 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Jump into action and learn more about
the sea lions at the Zoo. Find out what
they eat.
Baby Primates 729212
July 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Baby apes and monkeys are cute and
need special attention.
Animal Munchies 729222
July 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What do animals at the Zoo get to eat?
Feed or watch them munch on their
favorite foods.

SUMMER SAFARI CLASS REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. Complete this registration form and return it with full payment to the Education Department.
Registration is on a first-come basis, using postmark order.
2. Phone registrations with a credit card are welcome. Registrations confirmed by mail,
if time allows. If you have questions, please call the Education Department at (956) 548-9453
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES
1. Cancellations must be made through the Education Department at least two weeks
prior to the class to receive an 80% refund. Refunds are mailed.
2. Changes require a $5 processing fee.
3. Refunds will not be made after the class has begun.
4. The Education Department may cancel a class with fewer than 10
registrations. In that event, full refunds will be made.
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AUGUST
Animal Tree House 803212
August 3 and 4 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Explore the forest canopy for animals
that live in this habitat.
Lion Pride 803222
August 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn how mom, dad, and babies get
along in the wild and then get to meet
the lions at the Zoo.
Insects & Bugs 803212 E
August 3 and 4 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
These critters are everywhere, so let’s
go find some at the Zoo.
Animal Friends 803222 E
August 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn which animals live together in
the wild and without hurting each other.
JUNE
The Frog Factor 608313
June 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn how important these interesting
amphibians are to the environment.
Boas & Pythons 608323
June 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They are the largest snakes in the
world. Get to see them up close.
Mammals 101 610313
June 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are warm and furry. Learn what
else makes an animal a mammal.
JULY
Fish 101 701313
July 1 and 2 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Graduate an expert on fish at the Zoo.
Birds 101 701323
July 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Graduate an expert on birds at the Zoo.
Reptiles 101 706313
July 6 and 7 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Graduate an expert on reptiles at the
Zoo.
Venomous Snakes 706323
July 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Their fangs are hollow to better inject
their prey. Learn which snakes are
venomous.
AUGUST
Terrestrial Giants 803313
August 3 and 4 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn more about elephants, rhinos,
and hippos – the largest land
herbivores.
Spiders & Scorpions 803323
August 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meet some of the Zoo’s smallest and
most fascinating arachnids.
Amphibian Planet 810313
August 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn more about the exciting world
of amphibians and their importance
to the environment.
1st and 2nd Grades (continued)
Book of Survival 805212
August 5 and 6 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What does it take to survive in the wild?
On the Move 805222
August 5 and 6 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Locomotion … learn how different
animals move about their habitat.
Rays & Sharks 805212 E
August 5 and 6 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are known as cartilaginous fish.
Learn all about their special features.
Toad-ally Awesome 805222 E
August 5 and 6 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn all about toads and get to meet
some pretty awesome toads at the Zoo.
3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
Night Hunters 610323
June 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They are stealthy and expert hunters
in the dark. Why are night hunters
rarely seen or heard?
Amphibian Planet 615313
June 15 and 16 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are born with gills and then
develop lungs. Learn more about the
exciting world of amphibians.
Wild & Stinky 615323
June 15 and 16 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn why some animals stink and
get to smell them up close.
What’s on the Menu? 708313
July 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon
What do some animals get to eat in
captivity? Help feed some of the Zoo’s
animal ambassadors.
Monkey Mania 708323
July 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
What is the difference between a
monkey and an ape?
Eggs & Feathers 720313
July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn why the egg is a bird’s best
invention.
Wild & Stinky 810323
August 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn why some animals stink and
get to smell them up close.
Boas & Pythons 812313
August 12 and 13 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are the largest snakes in the
world. Get to see them up close.
Night Hunters 812323
August 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
They are stealthy and expert hunters in
the dark. Why are night hunters rarely
seen or heard?
Fang Folklore 810212
August 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
There are several types of teeth.
Learn the purpose of each type.
One or Two Humps? 810222
August 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn about camels and their relatives.
Creature of the Cold 81021 E
August 10 and 11 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What does it take to survive in the cold?
Seahorses 81022 E
August 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn more about these fascinating
sea creatures.
Lemur Landing 617313
June 17 and 18 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Several different types of lemurs live
at the zoo. Get to see them all.
Antelope Academy 617323
June 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Graduate an expert on antelopes at
the zoo.
Toys & Snacks 622313
June 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Find out why some animals at the zoo
get toys and snacks. Make your own
animal toy, and then help present it to
them.
Lovely & Lethal 720323
July 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Find out about the venomous animals
living at the Zoo.
Color Caper 727313
July 27 and 28 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn how animals use color to hide
from predators or to warm others of
danger.
All About Apes 727323
July 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s about gorillas, orangutans, chimps
and more.
Jaws & Claws 812212
August 12 and 13 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
My, what big teeth they have! Let’s
get a closer look at a predator’s teeth
and claws.
Cobra Chronicles 812222
August 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It is the longest venomous snake in the
world and they like to eat other snakes.
Swamp Creatures 81221 E
August 12 and 13 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Swamps may look uninhabitable, but
there is a whole world of fascinating
creatures in them… some can be
found at the Zoo.
Sea Lion Adventure 81222 E
August 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Jump into action and learn more about
the sea lions at the zoo. Find out what
they eat.
I Want to be a Zoologist 622323
June 22 and 23 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn what it takes to work at a zoo as
an animal expert. Help plan the Zoo’s
next exhibit.
World of Rodents 629313
June 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
They are found world-wide and come
in different sizes. Explore those that
were born to gnaw.
Komodo Dragons 629323
June 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This giant lizard can detect the scent
of decaying flesh up to 3 miles away.
Learn how it “tastes” the air.
I want to be a Veterinarian
729313
July 29 and 30 at 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
What does it take to be an animal
doctor?
Amphibians 101 729323
July 29 ad 30 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Graduate an expert on frogs, toads,
and other amphibians living at the Zoo.