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For children 6 months – 12 years old
The Birmingham Zoo education department has many programs which you and your family can enjoy and learn about our great natural world. Check out our great selection. Space is limited and pre-registration and payment is necessary to ensure your spot. You can also call 397-3877 or 397-3864 for more information or to register.
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Children 6 months – 2 years old
Babes in the Zoo
This 30 minute class is for children 6 months to 2 years of age. This is a fun class to introduce children to the experience and wonder of animals in a safe environment. Appropriate live
animals and Biofacts will be used. All animals listed subject to change. A parent/caregiver must stay with their student.
Tuesdays 9-9:30 am or 10-10:30 am
Wednesdays 9-9:30 am or 10-10:30 am
Cost: $6.00/student/class for members or
$10.00/student/class for non-members
Registration Form (pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Babes in the Zoo
Fall 2010 Class Schedule:
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Topic
|
Tues
9-9:30 |
Tues
10-10:30 |
Wed
9-9:30 |
Wed
10-10:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Farm Animals
|
 Sept 7 |
Sept 7 |
Sept 8 |
Sept 8 |
|
Shells & Scales
|
Oct 12 |
Oct 12 |
Oct 13 |
Oct 13 |
|
Alabama Animals
|
Nov 9 |
Nov 9 |
Nov 10 |
Nov 10 |
|
Animals from the southern hemisphere
|
Dec 14 |
Dec 14 |
Dec 15 |
Dec 15 |
Legend
= Open Class
= Closed Class
Children 2 to 3 years
Zoo Tots
For children 2 and 3 years old. It is a fun, intermediate class that introduces children to animals and the zoo in a classroom environment. Time will be spent in the classroom and in the Zoo. Live animals and Biofacts will be used.
A parent/caregiver must stay with their student.
Class Times:
Tuesday 10:00 am-10:45 am
Wednesday 10:00 am-10:45 am
Thursday 10:00 am-10:45 am
Friday 10:00 am-10:45 am
Cost:
$8/student/class for members
$12/student/class for non-members
Registration Form (.pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Zoo Tots
Fall 2010 Class Schedule:
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Topic
|
Tues 10:00-10:45 |
Wed
10:00-10:45 |
Thurs
10:00-10:45 |
Fri
10:00-10:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Down on the Farm
|
Sept 14 |
Sept 15 |
Sept 16 |
Sept 17 |
|
Turtles & Tortoises
|
Sept 21 |
Sept 22 |
Sept 23 |
Sept 24 |
|
Stripes & Spots
|
Sept 28 |
Sept 29 |
Sept 30 |
Oct 1 |
|
Water Birds
|
Oct 5 |
Oct 6 |
Oct 7 |
Oct 8 |
|
Frogs & Toads
|
Oct 19 |
Oct 20 |
Oct 21 |
Oct 22 |
|
Fuzzy Animals
|
Oct 26 |
Oct 27 |
Oct 28 |
Oct 29 |
|
Birds of Prey
|
Nov 2 |
Nov 3 |
Nov 4 |
Nov 5 |
| Monkeying Around |
Nov 16 |
Nov 17 |
Nov 18 |
Nov 19 |
| Slithery Snakes |
Nov 30 |
Dec 1 |
Dec 2 |
Dec 3 |
|
Alabama Animals
|
Dec 7 |
Dec 8 |
Dec 9 |
Dec 10 |
Legend
= Open Class
= Closed Class
Children 3 to 5 years
Critter Club
These fun 1 hour long classes are for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old. Each class covers
different animal topics and may include crafts, games, stories, songs, and information about the animal. Live animals, Biofacts, and a tour to learn more about the animals may be included. Parents are not required to stay with their children for this class.
Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 am or 1:15-2:15 pm or
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $10.00/student/class for members or
$14.00/student/class for non-members
Registration Form (pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Critter Club
Fall 2010 Class Schedule:
|
Topic
|
Tues
10:00-11:00 |
Tues
1:15-2:15 |
Wed
10:00-11:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lorikeets
|
Sept 7 |
Sept 7 |
Sept 8 |
|
Nubian Goats
|
Sept 14 |
Sept 14 |
Sept 15 |
|
Turtles & Tortoises
|
Sept 21 |
Sept 21 |
Sept 22 |
|
Gorillas
|
Sept 28 |
Sept 28 |
Sept 29 |
|
Ducks & Swans
|
Oct 5 |
Oct 5 |
Oct 6 |
|
Wallabies
|
Oct 12 |
Oct 12 |
Oct 13 |
|
Red Pandas
|
Oct 19 |
Oct 19 |
Oct 20 |
|
Guinea Forest Hogs
|
Oct 26 |
Oct 26 |
Oct 27 |
|
Armadillos
|
Nov 2 |
Nov 2 |
Nov 3 |
|
Sloths
|
Nov 9 |
Nov 9 |
Nov 10 |
|
Greater Kudu
|
Nov 16 |
Nov 16 |
Nov 17 |
|
Guinea Pigs
|
Nov 30 |
Nov 30 |
Dec 1 |
|
Ostriches
|
Dec 8 |
Dec 8 |
Dec 9 |
Legend
= Open Class
= Closed Class
Tiger Tales
This 2 hour class is for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old (and are potty trained) who want to stay a little longer at
the zoo. In each class students will explore different
animal topics, listen to a story, make a craft, go on a train or carousel ride, and do fun activities. Live animals and Biofacts will be used. Parents may not stay with their
children for this class.
Fridays 9:00–11:00 am
Cost: $12.00/student/class for members or
$16.00/student/class for non-members
Tiger Tales
Fall 2010 Class Schedule:
|
Topic
|
Friday
9:00 – 11:00 |
|---|---|
|
On the Farm
|
Sept 10 |
| The Great Kapok Tree |
Sept 24 |
|
Five Little Monkeys with Nothing To Do
|
Oct 1 |
|
Black Sky River
|
Oct 15 |
|
Busy Beavers
|
Sept 29 |
|
Four Seasons for Little People
|
Nov 5 |
|
I Love to Eat Bugs
|
Nov 19 |
|
I Am a Big Snake
|
Dec 3 |
|
Good Night Gorilla
|
Dec 10 |
Children will be introduced basic drawing and painting skills and be given the chance to express themselves creatively. They will look at live
animals in the classroom or on exhibit, and create images of these animals. Parents may not stay with their children for this class.
Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 pm
Cost: $12.00/student/class for members or
$16.00/student/class for non-members
Preschool Art
Fall 2010 Class Schedule:
|
Topic
|
Tues
1:30 – 3:00 |
|---|---|
|
Line Pattern Snakes
|
Sept 7 |
|
Mixing the Color of Grass (with bugs in it)
|
Sept 14 |
|
Watercolor – Wax Resist Zebras
|
Sept 21 |
|
Mixing the Color of Rhinos
|
Sept 28 |
|
Painted Red Birds
|
Oct 5 |
|
Line Drawing Cats
|
Oct 12 |
|
Tints & Shades of Turtles
|
Oct 19 |
|
Cut Paper Animal Masks
|
Oct 26 |
|
Print Making Pigs
|
Nov 2 |
|
Ink & Tissue Cassowary
|
Nov 9 |
| Mixing the Color of Tigers |
Nov 16 |
| Mixing Pink Tempera Painted Flamingoes |
Nov 30 |
|
Claws, Teeth & Scales: Creating Animal Drawings
|
Dec 7 |
Legend
= Open Class
= Closed Class or No Class
Children 6 – 12 years
Students 6-12 years old learn to develop basic drawing and painting skills with animals as their centerpiece. Live animals may be brought to the classroom or students may go see animals on exhibit. Parents may not stay with their children for this class.
Saturdays 1:00-4:00 pm
Cost: $16.00/student/class for members or
$20.00/student/class for non-members
Saturday Art
Fall 2010 Class Schedule:
|
Topic
|
Tues
1:00 – 4:00 |
|---|---|
|
Scales & Shells
|
Sept 25 |
|
Spots
|
Oct 2 |
|
Stripes
|
Nov 6 |
|
Feathers
|
Nov 20 |
|
Unique Animal Coverings
|
Dec 4 |
Sept. 25
Scales & Shells—Practice sketching and contour drawing to create a pencil and ink image of a zoo reptile
Oct. 2 Spots—Observe a variety of spotted animals and use tempera paint to create an image of your favorite zoo animal
Nov. 6
Stripes—Practice acrylic painting techniques to create an image of your favorite zoo animal with stripes
Nov. 20
Feathers—Learn techniques used by artists to
represent birds and feathers and create your own image using ink and watercolor washes
Dec. 4
Unique Animal Coverings—Seek the strangest animals in the zoo and practice print making techniques to create an image of the animal with the strangest skin
Legend
= Open Class
= Closed Class or No Class
Refund Policy:
Refund requests or class changes must be requested a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the class date. We will be unable to give any refunds or make any changes once the deadline has passed. A $5.00 processing fee will be retained for each refund request. No refunds will be given for package deals. All credit must be used within the current semester and may not be transferred to future semesters. Students will not be able to make up any classes missed. We are sorry, but we are unable to make any exceptions.
