What: Three hour program designed to introduce your preschooler to wildlife and the process of being away from home for
the first time.
Who: Children ages three to five years. All participants must be completely potty trained (NO PULL UPS).
Where: Conservation Education Building
When: One three hour class per week, for four weeks. See below for specific dates. Ask us about YEAR ROUND CLASSES!
Time: Morning sessions 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon sessions 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Member - $80/session*
Non-member - $90/session*
How: Pre-registration (reservation form) is required.  *A $20 late registration fee will be added for children registering after the closing date.  Contact us at (614) 645-3488 to register.

Are you looking for a fun-filled experience for your preschooler?  Our ZooKids program is specially designed to offer your 3-, 4- or 5-year-old a stimulating opportunity to learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom in a socially interactive environment.  It is a perfect supplement to other preschool and kindergarten programs.

During each half-day visit, your ZooKid will learn about a different animal, explore the wilds of the Zoo, enjoy a refreshing snack and create a special art project designed for little hands.  A friendly critter will pop in for an up-close visit and a story or movie will wrap things up!

Topics are not repeated from September through May and are based on seasonal availability of animals on display.  During the winter months, indoor animals and exhibits are emphasized.

All children must be completely toilet trained to attend ZooKids (no pull-ups please).  You may register your child for three months if you prefer.  If you are interested in registering for the entire year, September through May, please mark the appropriate box on the registration form.  Once placed into class, your child is guaranteed a spot for the same day and time for the entire year.

There are no January classes.

February Dates - Afternoon classes only
Registration closes January 22, 2010
Tuesday:       February 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesday:  February 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday:      February 4, 11, 18, 25
Friday:          February 5, 12, 19, 26

March Dates
Registration closes February 19, 2010
Tuesday:        March 2, 9, 16, 23
Wednesday:   March 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursday:       March 4, 11, 18 25
Friday:           March 5, 12, 19, 26

April Dates
Registration closes March 19, 2010
Tuesday:         April 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday:    April 7, 14, 21, 28
Thursday:        April 8, 15, 22, 29
 
Friday:            April 9, 16, 23, 30

May Dates
Registration closes April 23, 2010
Tuesday:         May 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesday:    May 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursday:        May 6, 13, 20, 27
Friday:            May 7, 14, 21, 28

Program Codes:
Day                          Code
                                 February        March            April              May
Tuesday a.m.         no class         310100B1     310100B2    310100B3
Tuesday p.m.         210100B2     310100C1    310100C2    310100C3
Wednesday a.m.   no class         310100D1    310100D2    310100D3
Wednesday p.m.   210100D2    310100E1     310100E2    310100E3
Thursday a.m.        no class         310100F1     310100F2    310100F3
Thursday p.m.        210100F2    310100G1     310100G2    310100G3
Friday a.m.            no class         310100H1     310100H2    310100H3
 
Friday p.m.            210100H2    310100I1        310100I2      310100I3