These programs for 6-7 year olds are designed to foster your child's excitement in animals. Explore, experience, and discover the Zoo with live animal encounters and age-appropriate activities.
Who can participate?
- Children 6-7 years old.
- Adults are always welcome but need not accompany the child. (No Charge for adults.)
When are 6-7 year old programs available?
- Year round. See below for dates and topics.
How much are 6-7 year old programs?
- Sign up for individual classes, or for the entire series and save!
- Cost per Class: $12/ Member - $16/ Non-Member
- Cost per Series: $30/ Member - $42/ Non-Member
Where do 6-7 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 & Topics
Sign up for individual classes or for the entire series and save! No charge for accompanying adult.
Cost per Class: Members: $12 / Non-Members: $16
Cost for Series: Members: $30 / Non-Members: $42
| topic | description | Dates & times |
|---|---|---|
| CHOMPERS |
An animal’s teeth can tell us a lot about that animal! Take an up close (and safe!) look at some incredible teeth and find out what clues they provide us. Then, some special guests will be on hand to teach us more about their own teeth! |
December 13: 10-11:30 am December 14: 4:30-6 pm December 15: 1-2:30 pm |
| SAY WHAT? |
Did you know that animals can “talk”? Find out what they’re saying as we discover the many ways animals communicate with each other and us! We’ll meet some of these “talkers” up close and figure out what kind of message they have for us. |
January 18: 4:30-6 pm January 19: 1-2:30 pm January 24: 10-11:30 am January 26: 9:30-11 am or 11:30 am-1 pm |
| ANIMAL DEFENSES |
The rattle of a snake’s tail, the camouflage of a praying mantis, and even the spray of a skunk are just a few of the wild ways that animals defend themselves. We’ll go on an adventure to look for animals with more wild defenses and meet a few up close! Who’s the king or queen of defenses? You decide! |
February 15: 4:30-6 pm February 16: 1-2:30 pm February 21: 10-11:30 am February 23: 9:30-11 am or 11:30 am-1 pm |
Spring Dates & Topics
Sign up for individual classes or for the entire series and save! No charge for accompanying adult.
Cost per Class: Members: $12 / Non-Members: $16
Cost for Series: Members: $30 / Non-Members: $42
| topic | description | Dates & times |
|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL MAGICIANS |
Join us as we explore animal disappearing acts, animal escape artists, and animal illusionists. These clever creatures seem to disappear right before our eyes! We’ll walk along side masters of camouflage during our hike through the Zoo, then meet some animal magicians in the classroom. |
March 15: 4:30-6 pm March 16: 1-2:30 pm March 21: 10-11:30 am March 23: 9:30-11 am or 11:30-1 pm |
| EGG-STRAORDINARY EGGS |
When Jessica frog discovers a “chicken” egg, you’ll be surprised at the antics that follow! Join us for the entertaining story, “Extraordinary Egg” by Leo Lionni as we discover the many different animals that start their life as eggs! Animal friends, a craft, and a hike will help us in our discovery! |
April 19: 4:30-6 pm April 20: 1-2:30 pm April 25: 10-11:30 am April 27: 9:30-11 am or 11:30-1 pm |
| MARVELOUS MAMMALS |
What do rhinos, manatees, and armadillos have in common? They’re all mammals! Find out what it takes to be a mammal and discover the amazing diversity among them. We’ll meet some special guests then explore the Zoo as we search for more on our mammal scavenger hunt. |
May 17: 4:30-6 pm May 18: 1-2:30 pm May 23: 10-11:30 am May 25: 9:30-11 am or 11:30-1 pm |
