The Utica Zoo announced its lineup of fall educational programs for our younger community members. Here’s what they plan to offer:
Stroller Safari (6 – 18 Months): Load up the stroller and join the wildest adventure in town with your toddler or infant! Each safari includes an interactive tour and an up close animal encounter.
Friday, Oct. 7 – Leaping Leaves!
Friday, Nov. 4 – Barnyard Banter
Hatchlings (18 Months – 3 Years): Join us as we transform our classroom into an exploration center just for your toddler. Each session will have themed activities, discovery stations, and new animals to meet!
Friday, Oct. 14 – Hoot & Howl!
Friday, Nov. 11 – Happy Hibernators
Zoo Adventures (3 – 5 Years): Join our preschool class as we explore the world through storybooks! Each class includes a story reading, animal meet and greet, and activity.
Thursday, Oct. 20 – Falling Leaves
Thursday, Nov. 17 – Turkey Trot
Homeschool (6 Years and up): Is your child a budding zoologist? Our interactive homeschool classes help to further homeschool studies through group activities and animal interactions.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 – Tooth Sleuth
Wednesday, Nov. 16 – Native New York
Pre-Registration is required!
All classes begin at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium and cost $5 per child for Utica Zoo members and $10 per child for non-members. Families are welcome to arrive at 10 a.m. to enjoy coffee while your kids play! There will be activities and games provided before class at no additional cost. For more information, or to register your child, contact Kathleen Mallory at kathleen.mallory@uticazoo.org or (315) 738-0472 ext. 36.
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