Homeschool Programs

Homeschool ZOOventure Classes & Series

 

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering ZOOventure classes targeted to homeschool students. The students will be inspired and challenged as they experience our living classroom for these interactive programs. Limited class size allows for personal attention and up close wildlife encounters. Registration is required at least two weeks in advance. Please observe age requirements. Fee includes admission to the Zoo for the day for the registered student.

Registration begins August 17th!  

Registration Information:

When:  Dates listed

Time:  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost:  $12 per class for Zoo members / $15 per class for non members

Ages:  6-8 years / 9-12 years 

Reservations:  Schedule early to guarantee a space for your students by calling 407.323.4450 ext. 123 or email education@centralfloridazoo.org or register online at least two weeks in advance.  Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum number of students is not met.

New Central Florida Zoo Members:  Please enter "New" or "12345" in the membership number box when filling in the online registration form.    

 

 

The NEW 2011-2012 Homeschool ZOOventure Class brochure is now available! Registration begins August 17, 2011.

 

2011-2012 Homeschool ZOOventure Classes:

 

Ages 6-8

Habitat Inhabitants:  Enter the mysterious world of the jungle, travel across dry sandy deserts, climb the tallest mountains in search of animals from amazing habitats around the world.

Ages: 6-8         Date: Tues. Sept. 13, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Predator Prowl:  Slink, slide and pounce!  Predators atalk the earth in search of prey and come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and strengths.

 

Ages: 6-8           Date: Tues. Oct. 11, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Prairie Dog Town:  Welcome to Prairie Dog Town!  We'll be digging deep as we enter the underground world of the black-tailed prairie dog.

 

Ages: 6-8            Date: Tues. Nov. 8, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Cat Walk:  The lure of the leopard, the speed of the cheetah; take a walk on the wild side and explroe both the beauty and the danger of felines.

 

Ages: 6-8            Date: Tues. Dec. 6, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Wild About Disguises:  Discover how animals "disappear" in the wild.  Learn how they use their comouflage skills to hunt and to hide.

 

Ages: 6-8            Date: Tues. Jan. 10, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

Protection Inspections:  How does an animal protect itself?  Examine different defenses animals use to survive in the wild.

 

Ages: 6-8            Date: Tues. Feb. 14, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

I Dig Bones!:  Get down and dirty in the ZooLab paleontology dig site and examine fossils, skulls and biofacts.  Learn some cool facts about prehistoric animals and develop your skills as a junior paleontologist.

 

Ages: 6-8            Date: Tues. Mar. 13, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

X-treme Reptiles:  Class Reptilia:  Crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles, tuatara…tuatara?  This extreme adventure will take students deep into the realm of reptiles.

 

Ages: 6-8             Date:  Tues. April 10, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

Survival of the Fittest:  Speed, strength, climbing ability, intelligence; what abilities do animals have to ensure that they are the ultimate survivor?

 

Ages: 6-8             Date:  Tues. May 8, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

 

Ages 9-12

Going Wild!:  Join us as we set out to explore extreme animal habitats and the incredible abilities of the animals that live there.

Ages: 9-12         Date: Tues. Sept. 27, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Beast Feast:  Carnivores, herbivores, omnivores and more...  Explore what animals eat and why.

 

Ages: 9-12          Date: Tues. Oct. 25, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Zoo 101:  Working on the wild side!  Who works at a Zoo and what do they do?  Check out what goes on behind-the-scenes as we take a look at what it takes to run a Zoo.

 

Ages: 9-12            Date: Tues. Nov. 15, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Cat Walk:  The lure of the leopard, the speed of the cheetah; take a walk on the wild side and explroe both the beauty and the danger of felines.

 

Ages: 9-12            Date: Tues. Dec. 13, 2011        2:00pm-4:00pm

Secret Agent 00-ZOO:  A game of “I Spy” is ahead for those that are willing to take on the challenge of spotting and identifying animals that have mastered the ability to remain hidden.

 

Ages: 9-12            Date: Tues. Jan. 24, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

Protection Inspections:  How does an animal protect itself?  Examine different defenses animals use to survive in the wild.

 

Ages: 9-12            Date: Tues. Feb. 28, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

Skull Skills:  Take a fascinating look at skulls and other bones and what they can teach us about the animals they come from.

 

Ages: 9-12            Date: Tues. Mar. 27, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm

X-treme Reptiles:  Class Reptilia:  Crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles, tuatara…tuatara?  This extreme adventure will take students deep into the realm of reptiles.

 

Ages: 9-12             Date:  Tues. April 24, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm       

Biodiversity for Kids:  What is biodiversity and why is it important?  Learn about genetic diversity, ecosystems and food webs and discover how every species plays a vital role in the circle of life.

 

Ages: 9-12            Date:  Tues. May 22, 2012        2:00pm-4:00pm