Fun for the whole family...we have activites for all ages. Bring your family to the Zoo — check out the adventure backpacks, then play and learn together or check out a Zoo Trunk and continue the fun and learning at home.

Plan an adventure to the Zoo with the whole family! We even have programs on weekday evenings and weekend days.

^{Classes meet in the Cargill Learning Center unless otherwise noted. Space is limited; therefore pre-registration is required. Please contact Cargill Learning Center to reserve your place. Classes take place rain or shine. Please remember, for everyone's safety and enjoyment all class participants must meet age requirements - no older or younger siblings allowed, including infants.}

Come experience this exciting new adventure at the Zoo! We will be showing the feature-length presentation of "A Bug's Life" in our Cargill Learning Center. Following the movie presentation, there will be a short presentation on bugs and other insects. Cost is $5 for members, $6 for nonmembers.

• Mar 19 Fri
  Showings at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The Zoo is such a great place for families to explore! Share these new tour experiences with your wives, husbands, kids or grandkids! These programs are 90 minutes long. The fee of $17 for members / $19 for nonmembers covers up to five family members ages 5 and above. Additional people are $8 each. Program times vary.

• Apr 17 Sat — Commissary: 10:00 a.m.

Learn about all sorts of animal-related topics in this new, FREE program!  All ages are welcome and no advance registration is required.

• No programs scheduled at this time

Learn to give back while having hands-on fun at the Zoo! Parents and children will be working together during class, and each class will also get you started on a family service project to do at home. All classes run from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The fee of $17 for members / $19 for nonmembers covers up to five family members. Any member of the family old enough to pay and participate is welcome to attend. Each additional child is $3 and each individual adult is $8. Saturday classes are suitable for teachers, scout leaders, or other interested adults.

• Mar 11 Thu — Homeschool program: "It Is Not Only Fine Feathers That Make Fine Birds..."
  What does make a fine bird? Let’s find out. We’ll look at how they eat and examine eggs and feathers. Then we’ll visit some of the most interesting examples in the Zoo.
• Mar 20 Sat — Open to all: "It Is Not Only Fine Feathers That Make Fine Birds..."
  What does make a fine bird? Let’s find out. We’ll look at how they eat and examine eggs and feathers. Then we’ll visit some of the most interesting examples in the Zoo.
• Apr 15 Thu* — Homeschool program: How We Trick Plants
  By learning how plants work, people have made plants bloom earlier, grow bigger, sprout sooner, and reproduce more. Learn some of these methods in this hands-on class, and take home plant starts for your spring growing.
• Apr 24 Sat* — Open to all: How We Trick Plants
  By learning how plants work, people have made plants bloom earlier, grow bigger, sprout sooner, and reproduce more. Learn some of these methods in this hands-on class, and take home plant starts for your spring growing.
• May 15 Thu — Homeschool program: Equip Your Backyard Staycation - Recycling for Outdoor Adventures
  Lanterns, stoves, hot dog cookers! Does the economy have you vacationing at home this summer? Make your own simple camping and cooking gear from recycled materials. Get a list of items to bring when you register. Warning: sharp tools. Close adult supervision will be required.
• May 22 Sat — Open to all: Equip Your Backyard Staycation - Recycling for Outdoor Adventures
  Lanterns, stoves, hot dog cookers! Does the economy have you vacationing at home this summer? Make your own simple camping and cooking gear from recycled materials. Get a list of items to bring when you register. Warning: sharp tools. Close adult supervision will be required.

* April only: Roots & Shoots and Homeschool Expeditions Companion Classes! Sign up for both and save $2 off each class!

These 90-minute programs for adult + stroller-age child include stretch period, power walk, exhibit tour, and social time. The fee of $10 for members / $12 for nonmembers covers one adult and child/children in stroller. Sign up for 3 programs for just $25. Programs begin at 9:30 a.m.

• No programs scheduled at this time.