WPZ Education: Early Childhood

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS
For more information, call 206.548.2424

Kinderzoo Single Session Classes

These are programs specially designed for preschoolers to attend with an adult. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please do NOT bring younger children.

Fees: $25 each adult/child pair; $10 each additional child.
Ages: Adults and children 3-4 years

Animal Antics
We don’t just give our animals food, we give them paint and chalk, too! Come learn why and see some of the art created by our masters.

3418: November 29, 10-11:30 a.m.

Music Makers
Musicians are everywhere in the animal kingdom, from the song of a siamang to the tweet of a bird. Join us to listen to some of these sounds, and then make your own musical animal craft.

3428: December 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

Goodnight Gorilla
Explore the world of Keeper Joe and baby gorilla as we tour zoo grounds and engage in fun activities. This class is based on the book Goodnight Gorilla, and we will be visiting the animals featured in the book.

3438: January 17, 10-11:30 a.m.

To register, please download the Online Registration Form, print, fill out and mail to the address specified on the form. (Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you experience difficulty you can obtain the necessary software here).

Kinderzoo Series Classes

These are programs specially designed for preschoolers to attend with an adult. Series classes include zoo walks, stories, crafts and more! For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please do NOT bring younger children.

Fee for all three classes of a series: : $70 for each adult/child pair, $25 each additional family member 3-4 years old. (If you would like to attend only one class, the fee is: $25 each adult/child pair per class, $10 each additional child).
Ages: Adults and children 3-4 years

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO KINDERZOO SERIES CLASSES OFFERED

Zoo Tots

Join in for these classes that explore the amazing animal world through full-body play and interactive experiences. Everything is geared toward 2-4 year olds. Younger family members are welcome to come along. Please note, Zoo Tots is a classroom-based program and we will not be touring zoo grounds. We encourage you to explore the zoo after the program.

Ages: Adults and children 2-4 years.
Fee: $20 per adult/child pair, $7 each additional family member 2-4 yrs

2418: December 6, 10-11:00 a.m. Animal Antics
2428: December 13, 10-11:00 a.m. Frog Fun
2438: January 10, 10-11:00 a.m. Farm Animals
2448: January 23, 10-11:00 a.m. Reptiles

Winter 2009
Infant and Toddler Classes

Tiny Tyke Time-Winter Style!
Tiny Tyke Time is an excellent opportunity for toddlers and parents to learn exciting things. Start with some private time in Zoomazium before it opens. Then meet in the tent for age-appropriate activities. Each week, after activity time, venture to a new area of the zoo to learn about animals and their ecosystems. Each tour session will provide information and activities at parent and children levels. This session is similar to our other Tiny Tyke Time offerings, but we’ll spend a little more time inside, protected from the weather.

Ages: Adults and children 18-36 months
Fees: $90 per 6-week session each parent/child pair
9418: Wednesdays, January 7-February 11, 9-10:30 a.m. (6 weeks)

Baby Signing and Animals
Using sign language increases communication between you and your baby, reduces tantrums and helps to strengthen parent and child bonds…and it is FUN!!! Join Karen Ofsthus, sign language interpreter and zoo naturalist, for a new view of the zoo. We will tour the zoo grounds while learning ASL signs for zoo animals as well as signs useful around the home. Whether you have never use sign language or already have a good vocabulary, you will find this class fun and informative.

Ages: Adults and children birth to 24 months
Fees: $105 per 4-week session each parent/child pair
9428: Saturdays, February 7-28, 9:45-11:45 a.m. (4 weeks)