Homeschool families can experience various interactive programs at the Zoo, where the classroom comes to life! Up-close animal encounters, games, crafts, and activities are all part of this exciting learning environment. These drop-off programs are offered September through May, program descriptions and dates are listed below.
September 9 and 11, 2025: Expert Egg Detectives
Become an expert on eggs! Birds, reptiles, and more, there’s lots to explore!
October 14 and 16, 2025: Fear to Fascination
From creepy crawly, to animals that slither and slide, it’s all about myth busters as we learn the real facts about some amazing animals.
November 11 and 13, 2025: Zoo Vets
What’s it like to be a zoo vet? It’s a tough job when your patients might be as a tall as a tree or so small they fit in the palm of your hand.
December 9 and 11, 2025: Fun with Taxonomy
Have fun and explore the cool side of animal science with an up-close look at animal classification.
January 13 and 15, 2026: Venom 101
We’ll research different types of venom to discover why they are important to some animal species and how they can help humans.
February 3 and 5, 2026: Zoo Animal Enrichment
Discover how zookeepers make every day a busy day for animals at the Zoo.
March 10 and 12, 2026: Crazy About Crocodilians
Powerful predators with amazing adaptations, excellent camouflage, incredible swimmers…let’s learn more!
April 14 and 16, 2026: Strange but True
Discover the weird, wild, and wacky side of animal life by exploring strange truths about the animal kingdom.
May 12 and 14, 2025: Careers in Zoos
It takes a team to run a zoo! Join us to learn about the many different staff and volunteers working behind the scenes.
For the health and safety of our animals, your child(ren) will be required to bring a mask with them to the education program and may be asked to wear it during the animal encounter or when going behind the scenes.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Annual Pass Holders: $17.00/per child
Non-Pass Holders: $20.00/per child
Students must be registered for the appropriate age group. Registration is required at least one week in advance. Class size is limited. Classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of students is not met one week before the program date. Refunds will not be provided for self-initiated cancellation once registration and payment have been processed.
Annual Passholder Registration
Non-Passholder Registration
For more information or questions
Call: 407.323.4450 ext. 123
Email: education@centralfloridazoo.org
