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Our ZooKids program at Franklin Park Zoo transforms curiosity into adventure!

We offer a variety of age-appropriate, themed education programs to inspire young children's curiosity and appreciation for wildlife and the natural world. Programs include up-close animal encounters, zoo exploration, games, crafts, and more.

December: Feathered Friends (Ages 2 - 4, Stone Zoo)

Soar, waddle, dive, swoop - birds can move in some unique ways! During this ZooKids program, we will be getting our bodies moving and grooving as we learn all about our feathered friends and how they move! This program is intended for any toddler or preschooler who is eager to get their zoomies out at the zoo!

Please note: This program is for ages 2-4 and each participant must have an accompanying adult present. Also, be sure to come dressed for the elements as we will be spending time walking around zoo grounds!

Register

Price:
Members: Free | Non-Members: $10, admission not included

When:
Sunday, December 3
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Where: 
Stone Zoo

December: Animal Enrichment (Ages 3 - 5, Franklin Park Zoo)

Learn about the different ways we give zoo animals enrichment. Kids will have the opportunity to explore the Zoo, make a craft, and meet one of our ambassador animals!

Register

Price:
Members: Free | Non-Members: $20, admission not included

When:
Sunday, December 17
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Where: 
Franklin Park Zoo's Tropical Forest Classroom. An educator will greet you at the front of the Tropical Forest building.

Guardians must stay with children during the program.

January: Prowling Predators (Ages 2 - 4, Stone Zoo)

Jumping jaguars, flying falcons, slithering snakes – predators can move in some pretty impressive ways! During this ZooKids program, we will be getting our bodies moving and grooving as we learn all about how predators move and find their food! This program is intended for any toddler or preschooler who is eager to get their zoomies out at the zoo!

Please note: This program is for ages 2-4 and each participant must have an accompanying adult present. Also, be sure to come dressed for the elements as we will be spending time walking around zoo grounds!

Register

Price:
Members: Free | Non-Members: $10, admission not included

When:
Sunday, January 7
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Where: 
Stone Zoo

January: Winter Animals (Ages 3 - 5, Franklin Park Zoo)

Learn about how our cold weather friends survive in the wild. Kids will have the opportunity to explore the Zoo, make a craft, and meet one of our ambassador animals!

Register

Price:
Members: Free | Non-Members: $20, admission not included

When:
Sunday, January 17
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Where: 
Franklin Park Zoo's Tropical Forest Classroom. An educator will greet you at the front of the Tropical Forest building.

Guardians must stay with children during the program.