Classes & Programs
Home School Classes
Home school classes take place once a month. The classes are suited so that children of all ages will be able to participate and gain from this experience. The classes will include a variety of activities, crafts, animal enrichment, and of course, up close and personal learning experiences with live animals. The classes are $5.00 /child for members and $10.00/child for non-members.
Call 315-738-0472 ext. 26 or Email mary.hall@uticazoo.org to register for a class.
Sign-In Time: 10:00 am-10:30 am Class Starts: 10:30 am
Upcoming dates & topics:
May 23rd – Bird Watch
June 20th – Spineless Wonders
Night Prowls
Bring the family and join us for fun afterhours activities. Each month a new topic will be explored through animal introductions, zoo tours, and games. Cost is $5.00/person, $20.00/family for members and $10.00/person, $30.00/family for non-members. The fun starts at 6:00 PM and lasts 60 to 90 minutes.
Upcoming dates:
May 24th & June 28th
Pre-registration is required. Contact us at Mary.hall@uticazoo.org or 315-738-0472 ext. 26 and tell us how many people are planning on attending.
Jr. Docent Class
Jr. Docents are young adults, ages 14 and up, who love working with animals and people! As a Jr. Docent you would be helping the zoo in its greatest mission … teaching the public about the importance of animals and where they live! You’ll be a great help to us and you’ll learn some awesome stuff too! In these two weeks the class will teach you:
- Animal facts and information about the residents of The Utica Zoo, both big and small
- Great public speaking skills
- How to work with and handle animals from our education department
Dates: A new class will start summer 2013