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The Birmingham Zoo Education Department has many programs which you and your family can enjoy and learn about our great natural world. Space is limited and pre-registration and payment is necessary to ensure your spot. Please call 205.397.3864 for more information or to register. Registration is also available online. Please bring your membership card to get your member discount. All children must be covered by the Birmingham Zoo membership to get the discount.

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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.

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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.

Class Times
Tuesday - 9:00 -9:30 or 10:00 -10:30 or 1:30 - 2:00
Wednesday - 9:00 -9:30 or 10:00 -10:30

Cost:
$6/student/class for members or $10/student/class for non-members

Registration Form (pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Babes in the Zoo
Fall 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 9-9:30	Tues 10-10:30	Tue 1:30-2	Wed 9-9:30	Wed 10-10:30
Down on the Farm	Sept 8	Sept 8	Sept 8	Sept 9	Sept 9
Southern American Animals	Oct 13	Oct 13	Oct 13	Oct 14	Oct 14
Snakes and Lizards	Nov 17	Nov 17	Nov 17	Nov 18	Nov 18
Alabama Animals	Dec 15	Dec 15	Dec 15	Dec 16	Dec 16

 

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Baby Sign Language

This class is for children 6 months to 2 years of age. This is a fun, exciting, 30-minute class where you and your child learn simple signs for communication and animals. Time will be spent in the classroom learning new signs each week, along with animal signs and a song. Animals will visit the class each week.
A parent/caregiver must stay with their student.

Class Time:
Thursday - 10:00 -10:30

Cost:
$6/student/class for members or $10/student/class for non-members

Registration Form (pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Baby Sign Language
Fall 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Thurs 10:00
Family Signs	Sept 10
Home Signs	Oct 15
Meal Signs	Nov 19
Play Signs	Dec 10

 

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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:
Monday 10:00-10:45 am
Tuesday 10:00-10:45 am
Tuesday 1:30 pm-2:15 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am-10:45 am
Thursday 10:00-10:45 am
Friday 10:00-10:45 am

Cost:
$8/student/class for members and $12/student/class for non-members

Registration Form (.pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Zoo Tots
Fall 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Mon 10:00 - 10:45	Tues 10:00-10:45 or 1:30 - 2:15	Wed 10:00-10:45	Thurs 10:00-10:45	Fri 10:00-10:45
Farm Animals	Sept 14	Sept 15	Sept 16	Sept 17	Sept 18
Water Animals	Sept 21	Sept 22	Sept 23	Sept 24	Sept 25
Big and Little Animals	Sept 28	Sept 29	Sept 30	Oct 1	Oct 2
Animals That Swing	Oct 5	Oct 6	Oct 7	Oct 8	Oct 9
Savannah Animals	Oct 19	Oct 20	Oct 21	Oct 22	Oct 23
Animals That Hide	Oct 26	Oct 27	Oct 28	Oct 29	Oct 30
Fun, Feathered Friends	Nov 2	Nov 3	Nov 4	Nov 5	Nov 6
Night Animals	Nov 9	Nov 10	No Class	Nov 12	Nov 13
What Animals Eat	Nov 30	Dec 1	Dec 2	Dec 3	Dec 4
Animals in Winter	Dec 7	Dec 8	Dec 9	Dec 10	Dec 11

 

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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.

Class Times:
Tuesday -10:00 -11:00 or 1:15 - 2:15
Wednesday - 10:00 -11:00 or 1:15 - 2:15

Cost:
$10/student/class for members and $14/student/class for non-members

Registration Form (pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Critter Club
Fall 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 10:00-11:00	Tues 1:15-2:15	Wed 10:00-11:00	Wed 1:15 - 2:15
Butterflies	Sept 8	Sept 8	Sept 9	Sept 9
What Animals Eat	Sept 15	Sept 15	Sept 16	Sept 16
Kookabura	Sept 22	Sept 22	Sept 23	Sept 23
Spider Monkeys	Sept 29	Sept 29	Sept 30	Sept 30
Lions	Oct 6	Oct 6	Oct 7	Oct 7
Zebra	Oct 13	Oct 13	Oct 14	Oct 14
Dragons	Oct 20	Oct 20	Oct 21	Oct 21
Zoo Keeper	Oct 27	Oct 27	Oct 28	Oct 28
Insects & Bugs	Nov 3	Nov 3	Nov 4	Nov 4
Cassowary	Nov 10	Nov 10	No Class	No Class
Gazelle	Nov 17	Nov 17	Nov 18	Nov 18
Anaconda	Dec 1	Dec 1	Dec 2	Dec 2
Animals That Hide	Dec 8	Dec 8	Dec 9	Dec 9
Fox	Dec 15	Dec 15	Dec 16	Dec 16

 

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Tiger Tales

This 2 hour long 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.

Class time:
Fridays or Thursdays -9:00 am – 11:00 am

Cost:
$12.00/student/class for members or $16.00/student/class for non-members


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Tiger Tales
Fall 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Thursday 9:00 - 11:00	Friday 9:00 - 11:00
Click, Clack, Moo	No Class	Sept 11
The Hiccuping Hippo	Sept 17	No Class
Ten Little Lady Bugs	No Class	Sept 25
The Very Best Daddy of All	No Class	Oct 2
The Owl and the Woodpecker	Oct 8	No Class
Where's Your Smile Crocodile	No Class	Oct 16
Stranger in the Woods	Oct 22	No Class
The Water Hole	No Class	Oct 30
Little Raccoon's Big Question	Nov 5	No Class
Our Cat Cuddles	No Class	Nov 13
Animal Snackers	No Class	Nov 20
The Bravest of the Brave	No Class	Dec 4
Llama, Llama Red Pajama	No Class	Dec 11
Do Unto Otters	Dec 17	No Class

 

These art classes are designed for children 4 & 5 years old. Children will be introduced to 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.

Class Time:
Tuesday - 1:30 pm - 3 pm

Cost:
$12.00/student/class for members or $16.00/student/class for non-members

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Preschool Art
Fall 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 1:30 - 3:00
Line Drawing Small Cats	Sept 8
Tempera Painted Red River Hogs	Sept 15
Sand Painting Reptiles	Sept 22
Printed Flowers	Sept 29
Black, White and Gray Tempera Painted Raccoons	Oct 6
Wax Resist Giraffes	Oct 13
Ink and Tissue Birds	Oct 20
Cut Paper Animal Masks	Oct 27
Mixing Pastel Colored Tempera Painted Farm Animals	Nov 3
Tint & Shades Painted Turtle	Nov 10
Cut Paper Water Animals	Nov 17
Colored Chalk Hippo	Dec 1
Warm Colored Tempera Painted Chickens	Dec 8

 

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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.

Class Time:
Saturday - 1:00 - 4:00

Cost:
$16.00/student/class for members or $20.00/student/class for non-members


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Saturday Art
Fall 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 1:00 - 4:00
Line Drawing Alligators	Sept 12
Watercolor Painted Birds	Oct 3
Tempera Painted Savannah Animals	Oct 17
Oil Pastel Austrailian Animals	Nov 7
Print Making Fish	Nov 21
Mixed Media Alabama Animals	Dec 5
Acrylic Painted Predators	Dec 12

 

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