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All fees valid
thru July 2008
Early Childhood
All classes require pre-registration and
prepayment
WEE WIGGLERS
These 30-minute programs provide 12 through 23 month-old
children with a first hand experience of the wonders of
animals. These programs take place in the Cargill
Learning Center and include interactive learning and an
animal visitor. The fee of $4 for members and $6 for
nonmembers covers one adult and one child for one
program. Additional 12-23 month olds or adults will be
charged $2 each (no older or younger siblings please,
including infants). Programs take place at 10:00 AM or
11:00 AM. Space is limited.
Mar 5, 6: Frog, Apr 1, 2:
Snake, May 7, 8: Turtle
OWLET
These 45-minute programs provide 2 through 3 year old
children with a glimpse of wildlife up close. The
programs take place in the Cargill Learning Center and
include interactive learning and an animal visitor. The
fee of
$6
for members and $8 for nonmembers
covers one adult and one child for one program.
Additional 2 through 3 year olds or adults will be
charged $3 each (no older or younger siblings please,
including infants). Programs take place at 10:00 AM,
11:00 AM or 2:00 PM. Space is limited.
Mar 26, 27: Frog, April 15,
16: Snake, May 14, 15: Turtle
EWE and ME
These 1 ½ hour programs for children age 4 through
Kindergarten and an adult take place at the Cargill
Learning Center and include interactive learning, a Zoo
walk, story time and a take-home craft. The fee of
$8
for members and $10 for nonmembers
covers one child and one adult. Additional 4 – 5 year
olds or adults will be charged $4 each (no younger or
older siblings please, including infants). These
programs take place rain, cold or shine. Programs take
place at 10:00 AM, or 1:30 PM. Space is limited.
Mar 11,
12: Fabulous Farms, April
9, 10: Excellent Eggs
Bring your youngsters to the Zoo all ready for bed
for this 1 1/2 hour program held in the Cargill
Learning Center. For up to five family members,
children ages 0-kindergarten. For the safety and
enjoyment of everyone, no older siblings please.
Each class includes a discussion, craft, Zoo
experience, bedtime story, and snack. Kids are
encouraged to come in their pajamas. Programs take
place at 6:30 PM. Space is limited.
Mar 8, 14: Creature
Count, April 5, 11:
Tricks Animals Play, May 10, 16: Nocturnal Animals
Primary Students
All classes require pre-registration and
prepayment
Homeschool Expeditions
This
self paced class is a family Friendly Odyssey designed
for kids working at grade level 1-5! Each adventure
focuses on a different exhibit, animal or geographic
region. We provide the worksheets to be done while in
the zoo, a fact filled teacher packet and a thirty
minute zoo lab experience, you provide the walking feet,
clipboard and pencil! Check in frequently to see what
trek awaits you next! Programs take place at 10:00 AM.
Mar 20
WOW
Wonders
of Wildlife Workshops give children the
opportunity to learn about our animals in fun and
innovative ways. Space is limited! This is a program for
students only, please! The fee of $12 for members and
$15 for nonmembers covers one school age child unless
otherwise stated. Program times vary; contact the
Cargill Learning Center at 266-8213 for the current
schedule. Space is limited.
Mar 17: Fossil Frenzy, 19:
Mmm...Can I Have a Bite?, 21: Animal Myth Busters,
condensed!
Apr 25: Phases and Stages
May 23: No More School, No More Books
ZOOper
Kids
These 1 ½ hour programs for children grades 1 - 5 are
held at the Cargill Learning Center and include
interactive learning, a Zoo walk, story time and a
craft. The fee of $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers
covers one child. These programs take place rain, cold
or shine. Program time is 10:30 AM. Space is limited.
Mar 15: Welcome Home, Apr
12: Classy Animals, May 17: Season End Soiree
Middle School/High
School
All classes require pre-registration and
prepayment
ECO EXPLORERS
These 1 1/2 hour classes are designed for students in
middle to high school. We will be going outside and
really digging deep in the wonders of animals and
nature. No experience is necessary to have loads of
fun!!! The fee of $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers
covers one student. Program times vary; contact the
Cargill Learning Center at 266-8213 for the current
schedule.
Mar 17: Behind the Scenes (for
Middle School)
Mar 18: Behind the Scenes (for High School)
Family Programs
All classes require pre-registration and
prepayment
FAMILY FUN
Come to the Zoo and learn as a family. These
1 1/2 hour classes are for up to five family members
ages 5 years and up. Classes are held at the Cargill
Learning Center.
Program times vary; contact the Cargill Learning Center
at 266-8213 for the current schedule.
The cost is $17 for members and $19 for
nonmembers.
Apr 19: Worm Composting
Adult/Seniors
All classes require pre-registration and
prepayment
LECTURE
SERIES
Leave the kids behind! These classes are designed for
adults over 18 years of age and focus on different
aspects of the Zoo or conservation issues. Classes are
generally one and one half hours long.
Prices are $10 for members
and $12 for nonmembers.
Program time is 6:30 PM.
Mar 26: Green Thumb, May
20: Why Don't We Have a...?
Learn more about our world and those with whom we share
it. Come join us for an evening of food and fun, as we
explore other cultures and their environment in our new
adult education series. This series of programs will
take us all over the world to explore diverse cultures,
their wonderful food, and the environment in which they
live their lives. Prices are $25 for members and $30
for nonmembers. Program time is 6:30 PM. Space is
limited.
Apr 30: Scotland
For
wine novices and connoisseurs: an entertaining and
casual atmosphere where we will explore tastes from all
over the world. Labels and names of wines are large
parts of why we buy wine. Take a sip on the wild side
as we learn more about wines and the animals in their
names! Prices are $30 for members and $35 for
nonmembers. Program time is 6:30 PM. Space is limited.
SENIOR
WEDNESDAYS
This exciting adventure is held every Wednesday all over
Wichita at different locations. The program includes
breakfast sundries, an informational chat and a tour or
special guest. It is held at Sedgwick County Zoo on the
second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM.
Mar
12: Herbology, Apr 9: Dig into Rocks, May 14: The
History of the Zoo
Make sure you visit the Wichita
Museum of Art, the Ulrich Museum, the Historical Museum,
the Wichita Downtown Public Library, Great Plains Nature
Center, Old Cow Town Museum, Exploration Place, WATER
Center and CityArts for other class listings. Pre
registration is not required. This class is for active
guests over 55 and is $4.00 per adult.
STROLLER MOM
SAFARI CLASSES
1 1/2 hour programs for adult + stroller child
include stretch period, power walk, exhibit tour,
and social time. Fee of $10 for members, $12 for
nonmembers or $25 if you sign up for 3. Program
time is 9:30 AM.
Mar 3: KOCH,
10: Jungle, 24: Amphibians & Reptiles, 31: Downing
Gorilla Forest
Apr 7: Cessna Penguin Cove, 14: Africa, 21: North
America, 28: Australia/South America
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