These special programs are especially for kids 18-36 months old. Parents and their child will see an animal demonstration and then take a guided stroll through the Zoo for different hands-on learning adventures. Don’t forget to bring your stroller! (No charge for accompanying adult.)

LIMIT OF 10 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION

Note: Due to the hands-on and interactive nature of these programs, siblings not falling within the 18-36 month age range, including infants, cannot be accommodated. Please check our youth program listings for programs offered simultaneously for other age groups.

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Cost per Class:
$10/Members
$14/Non-Members

Cost for Series:
$16/Members
$24/Non-Members

THE SOUNDS AROUND
“ Grr,” says the tiger, “Quack,” says the duck, “Hiss,” says the…cockroach? Animals sure do have a lot to say! Come to the Zoo and learn to talk to the animals in their language! We’ll tweet, growl, and moo our way through the Zoo as we learn to listen to and mimic the sounds around us!

Dates:
June 3, 6, 24, 27, July 8 or 11
• 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am

June 7, 28, or July 12
• 9:30-10:15 am

ANI-MOVES
Can you hop like a bunny? Waddle like a duck? Pounce like a cat? It is fun to imitate the way that animals move! We’ll practice our animal moves in the classroom, then go out in the Zoo and move like the animals we see!

Dates:
July 29, August 1, 19, 22, 26 or 29
• 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am

July 26, August 16 or 23
• 9:30-10:15 am

These programs are designed especially for three year olds and a parent. (No charge for adult.) Through songs, crafts, games, and visits with animals friends, your child will explore the wonder of wildlife in a fun and child-friendly environment.

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Cost per Class:
$10/Members
$14/Non-Members

Cost for Series:
$24/Members
$36/Non-Members

COUNTING ON CRITTERS
Whom can you count on? How about animals? Join us to work on counting the animal way. We’ll use activities, crafts, and live animals to help us practice our counting skills. Whether it’s one tall giraffe or ten waddling penguins, this program is guaranteed to make counting fun! Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

Dates:
June 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27
• 2-2:45 pm

June 28
• 10-10:45 am

ANIMAL OPPOSITES
Whether you like elephants or inchworms, cheetahs or sloths, you’ll enjoy learning about opposites with the help of some friendly Zoo animals. Through games, live animal encounters, and a craft, practicing your opposites has never been more fun! Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

Dates:
July 26
• 10-10:45 am

July 28, 29, 30 or 31
• 2-2:45 pm

August 1
• 2-2:45 pm

ANIMAL SHAPES AND SIZES
Little, big, round, and square – animals come in all shapes and sizes. Find out who’s big at the Zoo and who’s not! We’ll meet some special guests and discover why animals come in different shapes and sizes and why it’s good to be different. Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

Dates:
August 16
• 10-10:45 am

August 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22
• 2-2:45 pm

These programs are designed especially to meet the needs of four-five and six-seven year olds as they continue to discover the excitement and wonder of animals. Visits from animal friends, hikes in the Zoo, and crafts make this learning experience a time to remember. Adults are always welcome, but need not accompany the child. (No charge for adult.)

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Cost per Class:
$12/Members
$16/Non-Members

Cost for Series:
$30/Members
$42/Non-Members

New This Summer! The 4–5 year old Summer Series and the 6–7 year old Summer Series are being offered at the same dates and times. While covering the same topic, each age group will participate in learning activities that are age-appropriate and enable each child to share the experience
with their peers.

MY, WHAT BIG FEET YOU HAVE!
From hooves to flippers, feet come in all shapes and sizes! In this class, we will learn about big-footed beast with crafts, animal demonstrations, and a hike through the Zoo. We’ll learn why feet are so important and what they can tell us about our Zoo animals. Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

SECTION A: 4-5 YEAR OLDS
Dates:
June 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27
• 2-3:30 pm

June 28
• 9:30-11 am

SECTION B: 6-7 YEAR OLDS
Dates:
June 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27
• 2-3:30 pm

June 28
• 9:30-11 am

MY, WHAT BIG TEETH YOU HAVE!
Whether you are eating a meal or protecting yourself, teeth are amazingly helpful tools! We’ll meet some toothy friends in the classroom and then take a hike through the Zoo to learn about how our Zoo animals use their teeth to help them survive. Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

SECTION A: 4-5 YEAR OLDS
Dates:
July 26
•9:30-11 am

July 28, 29, 30, 31 or August 1
• 2-3:30 pm

SECTION B: 6-7 YEAR OLDS
Dates:
July 26
• 9:30-11 am

July 28, 29, 30, 31 or August 1
• 2-3:30 pm

MY, WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE!
Do you see what I see? Animal eyes! In this class, we’ll see eye-to-eye with some animals in the classroom, head out into the Zoo on an eye scavenger hunt, and do a craft to help us learn how different animals see the world. Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the
registration form

SECTION A: 4-5 YEAR OLDS
Dates:
August 16
• 9:30-11 am

August 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22
• 2-3:30 pm

SECTION B: 6-7 YEAR OLDS
Dates:
August 16
• 9:30-11 am

August 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22
• 2-3:30 pm

Exploring, experiencing, and discovering are activities for these programs for eight to eleven year olds. Designed to foster your child’s excitement in animals, the program combines live animal encounters with age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities. Adults are always welcome but need not accompany the child. (No charge for adults.)

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Cost per Class:
$12/Members
$16/Non-Members

Cost for Series:
$30/Members
$42/Non-Members

MEET A KEEPER - JUNGLE TRAILS
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the Zoo’s own collection of diverse primates. We’ll meet with one of the Jungle Trails keepers and have the opportunity to learn about the Zoo’s primates as well as the role of keepers at the Zoo. Afterwards, we’ll hike in the Zoo and look at ways that keepers work to care for the animals. Be sure to bring questions! Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

Dates:
June 25 or 26
• 2-3:30 pm

June 28
• 11:30 am-1 pm

MEET A KEEPER - REPTILE HOUSE
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to handle some of the most dangerous animals on Earth? Come meet the people that do. This program will give us insight into what the keepers do on a daily basis. Following the program we will hike the Zoo and look at these displays in a whole different way. Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

Dates:
July 26
• 11:30 am-1 pm

July 30 or 31
• 2-3:30 pm

MEET A KEEPER - WILDLIFE CANYON
Have you ever imagined working with some of the largest and most endangered animals on the planet?! This is your time to meet with the people that care for these wonderful creatures. Get an in-depth look at what its like to work with some of the most fascinating animals at the Cincinnati Zoo. Please specify which age group/section your child is in on the registration form.

Dates:
August 16
• 11:30 am-1 pm

August 20 or 21
• 2-3:30 pm

Hands-on exploration and discovery are crucial elements of these programs for 12-14 year olds. Designed to provide more in-depth investigation into topics on nature and wildlife, these programs combine live animal encounters with Zoo hikes and other topic-appropriate activities. These programs are designed to maximize peer interaction and engagement, therefore, parents need not accompany child.

ZOO PHOTOGRAPHY 101
The Zoo is a great place to hone your skills as a photographer. In this introductory class, learn how light and the right angle can turn your photo into a work of art. We’ll start with some basic instruction in the classroom before heading out into the Zoo to practice our skills. All participants must bring their own camera and should be familiar with its basic operation.

SECTION A (For disposable or film/digital “point-and-shoot” cameras)
Date:
June 14
• Noon-2 pm

SECTION B (For film/digital SLR cameras)
Date:
June 14
• 3:30-5:30 pm

Cost:
$15/Members
$20/Non-Members

BAT’S INCREDIBLE!
From seed dispersers to tiny vampires, bats play many important roles in their ecosystems. Find out why they are important and how you can attract these voracious mosquito munchers to your yard. Kathy Edelen from Echobats Inc. will also be on hand for a live demonstration of real bat research equipment that may help us figure out which species of bats call the Zoo grounds home.

Date:
August 15
• 7:30-9:30 pm

Cost:
$15/Members
$20/Non-Members