Act Wild for Wildlife and Wild Places!
These programs are designed especially for 3 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.
Who can participate?
- Children 3 years old and accompanying adult. (No charge for adults.)
When are 3 year old programs available?
- Year round. See below for dates and topics.
How much are 3 year old programs?
- Sign up for individual classes, or for the entire series and save!
- Cost per Class: $11/ Member - $15/ Non-Member
- Cost per Series: $27/ Member - $39/ Non-Member
Where do 3 year 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.org
Winter Dates and Topics
| topic | description | Dates & times |
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| BIRD TREATS | Feeding birds in the winter can be a treat for them as well as a treat for us as we watch them at the feeders! Discover who some of your feathered neighbors are in the winter and meet a real bird up close. Then, make a special winter treat for the birds, using cereal and popcorn which you can take home! Register Online |
December 3, 7 or 8: 9:30-10:15am, 11-11:45am December 9 or 10: 9:30-10:15am, 11-11:45am, 1:00-1:45pm December 14 or 15: 11-11:45 am |
| ROMP AND STOMP |
Hop, crawl, run, or slither on in for this lively program on how animals move! As we romp and stomp, during some lively games, we’ll also meet some animal friends that like to move, too! Whether it’s flying in the air or swimming in the sea, come
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January 7, 11 or 12: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am January 13 or 14: 9:30- 10:15 am, 11-11:45 am or 1-1:45 pm January 18 or 19: 11-11:45 am |
| S IS FOR SSSSSNAKE | Slither in and find out what makes snakes so fascinating. Do they really feel slimy? We’ll find out the answer to this and other questions as we meet some real snakes and then make one that you can take home. Register Online |
February 4, 8 or 9: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am February 10 or 11: 9:30-10:15, 11-11:45 am or 1-1:45 pm February 15 or 16: 11-11:45 am |
Spring Dates and Topics
| topic | description | Dates & times |
|---|---|---|
| Tails, Tails, Tails | What would you look like if you were the fastest animal on land and had a tail like the cheetah? We’ll discover why tails are so important to animals by trying on some different animal tails and meeting some special animal guests with unusual tails. We’ll even make a tail that you can wear home! Register Online |
March 3, 7 or 8: 9-30-10:15 or 11:00-11:45am March 9 or 10: 9:30-10:15, 11:00-11:45am or 1:00-1:45pm March 14 or 15: 11:00-11:45am |
| Be a Little Buggy | Insects live all around us and come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Learn about some of the insects you can find at the Zoo as well as some you may see in your own backyard as we build a bug, sing a song and create your own buggy craft to take home. Who knows, some animal guests that are guaranteed to “bug” you might drop by for a visit! Register Online |
April 7, 11 or 12: 9:30-10:15 or 11:00-11:45am April 13 or 14: 9:30-10:15, 11:00-11:45am or 1:00-1:45pm April 18 or 19: 11:00-11:45am |
| Animal Textures | Whether it’s prickly quills, a smooth turtle shell, or soft fluffy fur, animals are covered in a variety of textures that do everything from keep the rain out to keep the animal warm! With the help of some animal friends that you can touch, we’ll discover what different animals feel like and discover whether their texture is a good raincoat or a winter coat for the animal! Register Online |
May 5, 9 or 10: 9:30-10:15 or 11:00-11:45am May 11 or 12: 9:30-10:15, 11:00-11:45am or 1:00-1:45pm May 16 or 17: 11:00-11:45am |
90-Second Naturalist 
