Act Wild for Wildlife and Wild Places!
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 and Topics
| topic | description | Dates & times |
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| ARCTIC ANIMALS |
Enjoy the beginning of the winter season as we learn how animals survive in the snow and ice. Dress warm for a hike in the Zoo to visit some of our residents that enjoy the cold. We will learn about the adaptations that keep animals protected
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December 10: 2:30-4 pm December 16: 4:30-6 pm December 17: 1-2:30 pm |
| FUR, FEATHER, AND SCALES |
Whether it’s a harbor seal, a scarlet macaw, or a fat-tailed gecko, animals are covered in a variety of things! From the softest fur to the toughest scales, we’ll discover how these coverings help the animals and even have a chance to see what a couple animals feel like. Register Online
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January 20: 4:30-6 pm January 21: 1-2:30 pm January 16 or 26: 10-11:30 am January 28: 9:30-11 am or 11:30 am-1 pm |
| ANIMAL SUPERSTARS | Could you beat an ant in a weightlifting contest or a cheetah in a 50-yard dash? Investigate what it takes to be an animal superstar and look for some around the Zoo. We’ll test a few of our athletic abilities and see how we measure up with the animal world’s best! Register Online |
February 17: 4:30-6 pm February 18: 1-2:30 pm February 20 or 23: 10 am-11:30 am February 25: 9:30 – 11 am or 11:30 am–1 pm |
Spring Dates and Topics
| topic | description | Dates & times |
|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR THE AARDVARK | What do aardvarks, anteaters, and tenrecs have in common? They’re all insec- tivores! While Arthur may be the most famous one, there are lots of other animals that love to eat insects! Explore the world of insectivores as we figure out how they catch and consume their food with some games, live animal encounters, and a hike in the Zoo. Register Online |
March 22: 10-11:30 am March 16 or 23: 4:30-6 pm March 17: 1-2:30 pm March 24: 9:30-11 am or 11:30-1 pm |
| LIZARDS TAILS AND SCALES |
Leapin’ lizards! Come out and take a close look at one of the fascinating groups of reptiles – lizards! We’ll go on a search to find the species of lizard that holds the title for “longest lizard in the world” and if you think it’s a Komodo dragon, you just might be surprised! Register Online |
April 26: 10-11:30 am April 20 & 27: 4:30-6 pm April 21: 1-2:30 pm April 28: 9:30-11 am or 11:30-1 pm |
| DIGGIN' IN THE DIRT |
Explore the world of animals that live under our feet! From earthworms to naked mole rats to insects, discover how your life changes when you spend all your time burrowing in the dirt. Register Online |
May 24: 10-11:30 am May 18 or 25: 4:30-6 pm May 19: 1-2:30 pm May 26: 9:30-11 am or 11:30-1 pm |
90-Second Naturalist 
