Zoo Camp - Preschool: Single Day Classes
Summer Programs
AGES 4 THROUGH CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN IN FALL 2013
Package Discount
Book four Preschool classes this summer and get $10 off every 4th class! The four preschool classes must be for the same child.
Please note:The child must be a minimum of age 4 by the class date.
If you are looking for spring/fall programming, please check out our options on our Preschool page.
Morning sessions: 9:30 a.m.–Noon
Afternoon sessions: 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Awesome Otters
You “otter” join us for some fun! We’ll be slip-sliding through the Zoo to visit our otter friends from Minnesota, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean.
Tuesday, May 28 (p.m. only)
Tuesday, July 2 (p.m. only)
Friday, August 30
The Bear Necessities
Meet our new black bears and the brown bears of Russia’s Grizzly Coast as we discover their “bear” necessities!
Friday, May 31 (p.m. only)
Wednesday, June 5
Monday, July 1 (p.m. only)
Cluck with the Chickens
Hens, roosters, and chicks, oh my! Come experience the variety of chickens at the Minnesota Zoo. We will do a chicken dance, create a chicken craft, and learn why this animal is so important.
Monday, July 1
Counting Sheep
It may help you fall asleep, but we’ll be wide awake as we figure out how wool goes from sheep to sweater, or a warm cozy blanket….Zzzzz…
Thursday, May 30 (a.m. only)
Crazy for Crocodiles
Sink your teeth into the amazing world of crocodiles. Come meet our West African dwarf crocodiles and other cool creatures from West Africa.
Friday, June 7
Dinosaurs!
The word dinosaur translates as “terrible or wondrous lizards”. Learn about these “wondrous lizards” that lived so long ago. We will walk out and visit our Dinosaurs! exhibit as part of the class.
Wednesday, May 29
Thursday, May 30
Monday, July 1
Wednesday, August 28
Flutter By
Unwrap the mysteries of metamorphosis as we watch this the wonderful, winged insect grow from caterpillar to beautiful butterfly.
Monday, July 1
Tuesday, August 27
Giraffes Can't Dance
Animals come in all different shapes and our giraffes are no exception. Cone on safari and discover the unique shapes and patterns of the animals on the African savanna.
Tuesday, May 28
Wednesday, July 3
Thursday, August 29
Goofy Goats
Trip-trap, trip-trap. Come across our bridge to spend time with our goats while playing games and having fun!
Friday, May 31
Horsin’ Around
Yee ha! Gallop into the wild world of horses and meet our unique draft horses.
Wednesday, May 29
Wednesday, July 3
Leaping Lizards
Are dragons real? Komodo and bearded dragons are, and you can meet them in this camp!
Thursday, May 30 (p.m. only)
Friday, July 5 (p.m. only)
Lucky Leopards
Is it a cheetah, jaguar, or leopard? Discover what makes leopards different from other big cats and try to “spot” our young leopards in a game of hide and seek.
Wednesday, May 29 (p.m. only)
Friday, July 5
Monkey Business
Observe the antics of the DeBrazza’s and Colobus monkeys on our Tropics Trail and discover their similarities and differences while comparing them to other primates.
Tuesday, June 4
Monday, August 26
Mooing Around
Visit the dairy parlor to see how cows are milked today and enjoy a tasty dairy treat!
Tuesday, May 28
Penguin Plunge
Plunge into the icy world of these energetic black and white birds. We’ll discover what they eat, how they hunt and other amazing adaptations.
Friday, May 31
Monday, June 3
Tuesday, July 2
Pigs on Parade
Explore the world of domestic pigs and discover how surprisingly clean and intelligent these little piggies can be!
Tuesday, July 2 (OPEN)
Shark!
Designed to be a perfect predator, the shark’s sharp teeth and sensational senses may surprise you!
Wednesday, May 29
Tuesday, July 2
Tigurrrs!
What’s black and orange and striped from head to toe? That’s right—a tiger! Learn how they compare to your pet cats at home.
Wednesday, July 3
Under the Sea
Sea stars, sea horses, and sea turtles, oh my! Discover why “down where it’s wetter, that’s where it’s better” as we explore the colorful world of the coral reef.
Thursday, June 6
Wednesday, July 3 (p.m. only)
To check on availability, please click on the Register Online button.
