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EDUCATION: SPRING 2010
Family classes
Our family classes have been created for
families that like to learn together. Class material will meet the
needs of all but is especially appropriate for young learners ages
four and up. These classes work well for children who are not ready
to attend a class on their own.
Breakfast with the Orangutans
Saturday, February 20, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Escape the winter blues by spending the
morning with the orangutans. You don’t need to travel to Indonesia
to experience the rainforest! Come and enjoy a continental breakfast
and learn about these amazing animals. Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Cost per person: Regular $15; Members $10
Family of 4: Regular; $50; Member $35
Granola with the Gorillas
Saturday, March 6, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Start off your day with the gorillas as you
enjoy a simple morning snack of granola bars and juice. Learn about
the different personalities that exist in our different gorilla
groups and participate in a few fun projects!
Cost per person: Regular $15; Members $10
Family of 4: Regular $50; Members $35
Youth Programs & Camps
Spring Break Camp
(Ages 6-12)
April 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Turn Spring Break into a wild and wonderful
animal safari! This fun and educational program will explore a
variety of themes through Zoo walks, close up contact with animals,
as well as crafts and activities. This program is designed for ages
6-12. Campers should bring a sack lunch with a drink.
Cost: Regular $190; Members $175
Two by Twos - Make Way For
Ducklings
(Two Year olds and adult)
It’s spring and birds are busy building
nests. Come and learn what this activity is all about. This program
is designed for two year olds and a parent/grand parent. This
experience will promote, through interactive learning, positive
feelings about the world around them. Children must be accompanied
by an adult and must have reached the age of two by the date of
class. Due to the limited classroom space, we ask that only one
adult attend with the child per session.
Thursday, April 15, 9 – 10 a.m.
Saturday, April 17, 9 - 10 a.m.
Cost per session (1 adult and 1 child): Regular $25;
Members $20
Two by Threes - Who's Peeking Out
of that Hole?
(Three year olds and adults)
You and your youngster will learn about
animals the live underground in this “hands-on” class. This program
gives a parent and his/her three-year old an opportunity to explore
and learn together. Children must be accompanied by an adult and
must be three by the date of the class. Due to limited classroom
space, we ask that only one adult attend with the child per session.
Extra adults will be charges a $10 fee.
Thursday, April 15, 11 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. – Noon
Cost per session (1 adult & 1 child): Regular $25;
Members $20
ZOOper Kids - A Worm for
Dinner
(Ages 4-5)
ZOOpers kids programs are for children ages
four and five. ZOOper kids enjoy encounters with our education
animals, crafts, storybooks and a short animal tour. There are many
creatures that depend on the earthworm for food, and we depend on
them for keeping our soil fertile. Kids will examine these important
animals up close along with some of the creatures that depend on
them. This is a child only program.
Thursday, April 15, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday April 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost per child: Regular $20; Member $15
cancellation and Refund Policy
- Individuals who wish to cancel their registration in any class must
notify the Education Department, in writing, no less than one week
prior to the actual date of the class. We will refund 80% of the
class fee upon receipt of a written or email (danita.robbins@louisvilleky.gov) cancellation.
There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than one week
prior to class date.
- The
Education Department reserves the right to cancel classes with
insufficient registration.
- There
will be a $10 service charge for any changes in the original
registration.
- Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Registration
Information
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and camps
fill quickly. Pre-registration is required for all classes.
- Online registrations through
our eTicket Store are available unless otherwise
noted. Only credit card payments accepted. Confirmations are automatically
emailed with your ticket.
Please be sure to
"view and print" your eTickets.
- For mail in registrations,
download a Spring Registration
Form. Payments must be
received with the registration form at least two weeks to the preferred session.
Confirmations will be mailed to you. Please make your check payable to the
Louisville Zoo.
- Reservations will not be taken over the phone.
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