Adult

The Zoo is for you too!

For wildlife enthusiasts 15-and-older, our in-depth adult classes provide thought-provoking learning along with a good time. From our behind the scenes to garden "how to" programs, come discover the wealth of knowledge and experiences that await you.

New! Register Online

Who can participate?

Adults 15 years old and up. (Sorry no under 15 will be admitted.)

When are Adult classes available?

Year-round. See below for topics and dates.

How much are Adult classes?

Please see individual program description for cost. Prices range from $9- $75 based on the program.

Questions? Contact us at (513) 559-7767 or email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org

Other Adult Programs Include:

Garden Programs - Year-round classes for the plant enthusiast and home gardener.
Backstage Pass - Once-in-a-lifetime up-close look behind the scenes.
VIP Backstage Pass - all the perks of the Backstage Pass and more!

Fall and Winter Adult Programs

Topic	Description	Date	cost
PHOTO SAFARI- FALL COLORS	Framing that perfect shot of a wolf howling or a leaf changing color…wildlife photography can be one of the most fun and rewarding hobbies around. This workshop will blend technical expertise with knowledge of wildlife and the Zoo’s collection. During the course of this class, you will learn how to get the most out of your camera and film and how understanding animal behavior will improve your photographs. Then, we will go out on grounds to test your skills with photo opportunities of our animal collection with enrichment items with help from our keeper staff and macro photography opportunities with our botanical collection. What better place to learn to be a better photo bug than the Zoo? Sorry, no one under 15 will be admitted to this program. Register Online	Oct. 24: 9 am - noon	$50/ Member $65/ Non-Member
THE WILD SIDE OF LOVE	Back by popular demand! To what extreme did you go to get your mate… or are you still in the process? Either way, it is nothing compared to the courtship extremes found in the natural world! Join us at the Zoo for a sizzling night of insight into the lengths to which some species go to procreate. This wild night of love will include sparkling beverages and chocolate. Register Online	Feb. 13: 7-9pm	$22/ Member couple $26/ Non-member couple

Topic

Description

Date

cost

PHOTO SAFARI- FALL COLORS

Framing that perfect shot of a wolf howling or a leaf changing color…wildlife photography can be one of the most fun and rewarding hobbies around. This workshop will blend technical expertise with knowledge of wildlife and the Zoo’s collection. During the course of this class, you will learn how to get the most out of your camera and film and how understanding animal behavior will improve your photographs. Then, we will go out on grounds to test your skills with photo opportunities of our animal collection with enrichment items with help from our keeper staff and macro photography opportunities with our botanical collection. What better place to learn to be a better photo bug than the Zoo? Sorry, no one under 15 will be admitted to this program. Register Online

Oct. 24: 9 am - noon

$50/ Member

$65/ Non-Member

THE WILD SIDE OF LOVE

Back by popular demand! To what extreme did you go to get your mate… or are you still in the process? Either way, it is nothing compared
to the courtship extremes found in the natural world! Join us at the Zoo for a sizzling night of insight into the lengths to which some species go to procreate. This wild night of love will include sparkling beverages and chocolate. Register Online

Feb. 13: 7-9pm

$22/ Member couple

$26/ Non-member couple

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