Grab your stroller and join our toddler programs!
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!
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Who can participate?
- Children 18-36 months old and accompanying adult. (No charge for adults.)
- Due to the hands-on and interactive nature of these programs, siblings not falling within the 18-36 month age range, cannot be accommodated (for infant siblings -please see Infant Siblings Welcome Sections). Please check our youth program listings for programs offered simultaneously for other age groups.
- Limit of 10 participants per session.
When are 18-36 month old programs available?
- Year round. See below for dates and topics.
How much are 18-36 month old programs?
- Sign up for individual classes, or for the entire series and save!
- See below for prices.
Where do 18-36 month old programs take place?
- Most occur in the Harold C. Schott Education Center. Confirmation materials will be received once you have registered.
Questions? Contact us at (513) 559-7767 or email registrars@cincinnatizoo.o
Winter Dates & Topics
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- Cost per Class: $15/ Member - $17/ Non-Member
- Cost per Series: $26/ Member - $30/ Non-Member
| topic | description | Dates & times |
|---|---|---|
| Singing With the Animals I |
When it’s cold and dreary outside, kids do not always get the chance to jump and dance and sing! The Zoo would like to change that! In collaboration with Miss Amanda’s Music Garden, certified early childhood music specialist, Amanda O’Bannon, will teach you and your toddler how to move and sing like the plants and animals. Zoo educators will also be on hand to bring some special animal visitors to visit the classroom! Register Online
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January 10, 13, 14, or 21: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am Infant Siblings Welcome January 3 or 20: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am |
| Singing With the Animals II |
When it’s cold and dreary outside, kids do not always get the chance to jump and dance and sing! The Zoo would like to change that! In collaboration with Miss Amanda’s Music Garden, certified early childhood music specialist, Amanda O’Bannon, will teach you and your toddler how to move and sing like the plants and animals. Zoo educators will also be on hand to bring some special animal visitors to visit the classroom! Register Online
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February 7, 10, 11, or 18: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am Infant Siblings Welcome February 14 or 17 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am |
Spring Dates & Topics
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- Cost per Class: $10/ Member - $14/ Non-Member
- Cost per Series: $24/ Member - $36/ Non-Member
| topic | description | Dates & times |
|---|---|---|
| Creature Features |
What body parts do we have in common with the Zoo animals? Noses? Feet? Eyes? Come to the Zoo and we’ll take a stroll to learn which creature features we share with the Zoo’s animal residents. Register Online |
March 10, 13, 16, 17 or 24: 9:30-10:15am or 11:00-11:45am Infant Siblings Welcome: March 20 or 23: 9:30-10:15am or 11:00-11:45am |
| Color Quest |
Bright, vibrant flowers are blooming, green leaves and grass are all around…Spring is a great time to learn about colors! We will take a stroll through the Zoo, look closely, and let nature help us to learn our colors. Register Online |
April 10, 13, 14, 21 or 28: 9:30-10:15am or 11:00-11:45am Infant Siblings Welcome : April 17 or 20: 9:30-10:15 or 11:00-11:45 |
| Sharing Shapes |
Round stones, triangular animal ears, oval turtle shells…Wow, nature sure takes on a lot of shapes! We will take a stroll through the Zoo on a shape scavenger hunt where we’ll use our eyes and our hands to find and explore the different shapes of nature. Register Online |
May 5, 8, 11, 12 or 19: 9:30-10:45am or 11:00-11:45am Infant Siblings Welcome: May 15 or 18: 9:30-10:45 or 11:00-11:45am |
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