Homeschool at the Zoo

2022-2023

Homeschool at the Zoo

REGISTRATION CLOSED

However, please contact education@birminghamzoo.com to check on any availability and prorated prices.

We are excited to offer a learning and discovery experience designed specifically for homeschool students in 1^st  through 12^th Grades, tied to key Alabama Course of Study for Science!

These enjoyable and educational classes include live animal demonstrations, interactive discussions, inquiry-based demonstrations and experimentation, hands-on nature exploration, and guided tours of the Zoo. Our program is designed to supplement your home curriculum by creating connections with science and the natural world in an engaging and interactive environment.

While our classes focus primarily on concepts from life science, ecology, and environmental science, we will also incorporate math, engineering, language arts, social studies, art, and Nature Play as appropriate. In each class, we promote 21st Century Skills, including critical thinking, collaboration and teamwork, creativity, imagination, and problem-solving.

Programs will be offered according to the following itinerary for 2022-2023, with 2 days of 1^st/2^nd grade instruction each month, 3 days of 3^rd-5^th grade instruction each month, 2 days of 6^th-8^th grade instruction each quarter, and 1 day of 9^th-12^th grade instruction each quarter.

Registration for 1^st-5^th grade is for a full year of monthly classes from September through April.

Registration for 6^th-12^th grade is by workshop, which occur on a quarterly basis.

Classes run from 1-3pm in person at the Zoo

1st-2nd: When registering, your student will attend all Wednesday sessions or all Thursday sessions. We will see your student once a month.

3rd-5th: When registering, your student will attend all Tuesday sessions, all Wednesday sessions, or all Thursday sessions. We will see your student once a month.

6th-8th and 9th-12th: Please select one session per month it’s offered. We will see your student once a quarter.

We look forward to seeing you at Homeschool at the Zoo!

 FEES

1^st– 5^th grade classes

Member  $150
Non-Member $180

Middle and High School Workshops

Member  $25
Non-Member $35

Please Note:  All purchases are final. Refunds may not be awarded, except due to extreme circumstances that have been approved prior to the class by the Manager through email to education@birminghamzoo.com Any class or workshop cancelled by Zoo staff due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be rescheduled.

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For more information about the program, contact the Education Department at (205)-397-3877 or education@birminghamzoo.com