Homeschool Family Workshops

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Explore a new learning environment

Learn, explore, and discover together! Homeschool Family Workshops are designed for learners of all ages and provide an exciting opportunity for the whole family to experience the Zoo through interactive, hands-on learning. Each workshop features a unique theme with up-close animal encounters, engaging activities, and guided exploration that bring science, wildlife, and conservation to life. Parents and children learn side by side while creating lasting memories and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Education Program Guide 2026-2027

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Annual Pass Holders: $38.00 per Family of 4
Each additional family member is $8

Non-Pass Holders: $43.00 per Family of 4
Each additional family member is $8

September 23, 2026: Microhabitats

Pollinators are the planet’s food chain heroes, but many of them are in trouble. Let’s explore to learn more and discover how we can help!

November 4, 2026: Art in the Wild

Journey with us as we explore the amazing rainbow of colors found in nature through art. Learn how animals use color and patterns as a disguise, a warning, or to attract other animals.

February 24, 2027: Heart of the Rainforest

Discover the heart of the rainforest as you explore the incredible plants and animals that call this ecosystem home. Learn how rainforest habitats are connected and why protecting them and the animals that live there is important.

April 28, 2027: Earth Day at Home

Explore the wilds of Florida in this cross-state journey to discover amazing animals and habitats in our state and national parks.

Program Registration

Registration is required at least one week in advance. Program size is limited. Programs are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants 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. An adult must accompany children.

Annual Passholder Registration

Non-Passholder Registration

For more information or questions

Call: 407.323.4450 ext. 123

Email: education@centralfloridazoo.org

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Check In

All programs will begin at 2:00 p.m., however, we ask that parents and students arrive by 1:45 p.m., so we may start the programs promptly at 2:00 p.m. When you arrive, please park in the main parking area and follow the winding path to the Wayne M. Densch Discovery Center, a large yellow building on your right. Your Zoo Teachers will meet you inside the building for check in. This is also where parents will pick up students at the end of each program. All classes are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.

What to Bring

Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable closed-toe shoes

Pick Up

A photo I.D. is required at pick up, no exceptions. (Pictures of photo I.D.s are not accepted.) We will ask for a list of individuals who are approved to pick up the student during check-in. However, we will not accept the approved pick-up list prior to the program date.

Liability/Photo Release Form

The following link is for our photo release and liability waiver. Please complete a form for each participant prior to the day of the program. It is only necessary to fill in the form once for the September-May program schedule. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PT9Q9F9

Refunds and Cancellations

Refunds will not be provided for self-initiated cancellation once registration and payment have been processed. Events with insufficient registration are subject to cancellation or rescheduling.

Should you have any questions in the meantime please contact the Education Registrar at 407-323-4450 ext. 123 or via email at education@centralfloridazoo.org.

Payment

We do accept checks but request that they be hand-delivered the day of your program. We do not accept checks sent through the mail.

Scholarship Reciept for Reimbursement

We can provide Instructor credentials and a detailed receipt as requested. Please email education@centralfloridazoo.org to request these items.