12-14 Year Olds
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.
Who can participate?
- Children 12-14 years old.
- These programs are designed to maximize peer interaction and engagement, therefore, parents need not accompany child.
When are 12-14 year old programs available?
- Year round. See below for dates and topics.
How much are 12-14 year old programs?
- Cost per Class: See below for cost.
Where do 12-14 year old programs take place?
- Most occur in the Harold C. Schott Education Center. Confirmation materials will be received once you have registered.
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Questions? Contact us at (513) 559-7767 or email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org
BACKSTAGE PASS JR.
Is your 12-14 year old looking for a more in-depth, once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Zoo? These specially designed classes allow an opportunity for an up-close and personal look at some of the places the Zoo animals call home, and most even include an encounter with Zoo animals! All participants will receive a keepsake backstage pass name tag on a zoo-themed lanyard as a souvenir of their adventure.
Note: Due to the nature of these programs, age limits must be adhered to. In addition, due to space restrictions, parents cannot be accommodated in behind-the-scenes areas.
Cost per Class: Members: $30 / Non-Members: $45
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| FEATHERED FRIENDS |
 How many fish does a puffin eat for lunch? Where do the Zoo’s lorikeets go in the winter? How do you get a job taking care of such cool birds? Get the answer to these questions and more when we take a guided behind-the-scenes look at the Wings of the World bird house. Don’t forget to bring your camera! |
March 9: 10-10:45 am
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VIP BACKSTAGE PASS JR
This program includes all of the perks of the Backstage Pass programs, but with special added experiences and a keepsake photo.
Cost: Members: $50 / Non-Members: $65
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| THE HIDDEN ZOO |
 What does the Zoo do with animals that are between exhibits or need privacy in order to successfully breed? Come visit the Zoo’s Mast Farm to find out! Don’t forget your camera, because during this program, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at rare animals such as the Zoo’s cheetahs and rare birds that call the farm home. You will also get the inside scoop on when there will be more baby cheetahs on the way!
Note: due to this class’ off-grounds location, one parent driver accompanying each paying participant may also pay to participate. All visitors to the farm must be accompanied by Zoo staff at all times; therefore, drivers who do not choose to participate are not permitted to remain on farm-grounds during their child’s program. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
April 20: 9-10 am
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Winter Dates & Topics
Cost per Class: Members: $12 / Non-Members: $16
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| LET'S PLAY! |
 What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Animal enrichment, of course! Whether it is a box sprayed with perfume or apples hidden in a pile of mulch, keeping the animals at the Zoo entertained can be a creative job. In this class, we’ll learn the purpose and process that goes into the creation of enrichment items at the Zoo. Then, we’ll make an enrichment treat for some special Zoo residents.
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February 9: 1-2:30 pm
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