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Homeschool Classes at the Central Florida Zoo

home school central florida zooThe Central Florida Zoo 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.

Zoo Members $12 /Non-Members $15

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When: Dates Listed
Time: Times listed
Cost: $12.00 for members / $15.00 for nonmembers (Includes Zoo admission)
Reservations: Schedule early to guarantee a space for your student by calling 407-323-4450, ext. 123. Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum number of students is not met.

Homeschool ZOOventure Classes:

Presenting Pachyderms:  What is the largest living land mammal?  Why it’s the elephant of course!  Learn amazing facts about these giant pachyderms. 

Ages:  6-8      Date:  Tues. Sept. 11, 2007      Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

Ages:  9-12    Date:  Tues. Sept. 25, 2007      Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Beauty and the Beasts:  From the beautiful to the beastly, butterflies to bearded dragons, students will learn how an animal’s “looks” affect their life and find beauty in them all!

Ages:  6-8      Date:  Tues. Oct. 9, 2007          Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Shivers & Slithers:  Explore Florida’s shivery side with a walk on the wild side.  Students will learn about Florida’s alligators, snakes and turtles.

Ages:  9-12     Date:  Tues. Oct. 23, 2007         Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Inquiring Minds Want to Know:  Students rotate through different natural science stations as they explore some of nature’s animal mysteries up close.

Ages:  6-8       Date:  Tues. Nov. 13, 2007       Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

Ages:  9-12     Date:  Tues. Nov. 27, 2007       Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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The Wonder of Rainforests:  Through interactive activities, amazing biofacts, and live animals, students will be transported to the rainforests of the world. 

Ages:  6-8      Date:  Tues.  Dec. 11, 2007       Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

Ages:  9-12    Date:  Tues.  Dec. 18, 2007       Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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

Ages:  6-8      Date:  Tues.  Jan. 8, 2008          Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

Ages:  9-12    Date:  Tues.  Jan. 22, 2008        Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Florida Explorers:  Students will make tracks to the past as they discover the first Native Americans in Florida and learn about the animals that lived here.

Ages:  6-8      Date:  Tues.  Feb. 12, 2008        Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

Ages:  9-12    Date:  Tues.  Feb. 26, 2008        Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Invincible Insects and Other Invertebrates:  Students will catch the buzzzz as they discover the world of mighty insects and learn how powerful these tiny giants can be.

Ages:  6-8    Date:  Tues. March 11, 2008       Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Fun with Taxonomy:  Come have fun and explore the cool side of animal science with an up close look at animal classification.

Ages:  9-12   Date:  Tues.  March 25, 2008      Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Habitat Inhabitants:  Animals are everywhere…trees, swamps, bogs, oceans and more!   Journey with us as we explore different animal habitats found around the world.

Ages:  6-8    Date:  Tues. April 8, 2008           Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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Backyard Habitats:  What lurks in your neighborhood?  Learn how to attract butterflies, birds and other wildlife to your own back yard. 

Ages:  9-12   Date:  April 22, 2008                  Time 2:00pm-4:00pm

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Monkeyin’ Around:  Brachiation, prehensile, arboreal…what do these words have to do with primates?  If you are passionate about primates then this is the class for you!                               

Ages:  6-8     Date:  Tues.  May 13, 2008        Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

Ages:  9-12   Date:  Tues.  May 27, 2008        Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm

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