Homeschool Class Series
Ages 6-8, 9-12, & 13-18
Winter & Spring 2026: Homeschool Series
The Winter and Spring 2026 Homeschool Series will feature five unique class series running throughout the season. Students will be grouped by age for an engaging, age-appropriate learning experience: ages 6–8 and 9–12 will meet in the morning, while ages 13–18 will participate together in the afternoon.
Cost*: $60 per a series (4 classes included)
*Register additional siblings: $54 per a series (4 classes included)
*Zoo Members receive a 10% discount.
(Ages 6-8 & 9-12) Animal Careers: Explore the exciting world of careers that help animals thrive! This hands-on series of classes gives young learners a behind-the-scenes look at the many ways people work with animals at the zoo. Each month, we will dive into a new profession: care for animals as a Zookeeper, keep them healthy as a Veterinarian, plan their nutrition with a Zoo Dietician, run a zoo as a Zoo Director, and investigate wildlife like a Junior Biologist. Through interactive activities, games, crafts, and up-close encounters with animal ambassadors, students will gain a deeper understanding of the skills, science, and dedication that go into each career.
- Zookeeper Series: January 8, 15, 22, 29
- Veterinarian Series: February 5, 12, 19, 26
- Zoo Dietician Series: March 5,12, 19, 26
- Zoo Director Series: April 2, 16, 23, 30
- Junior Biologist Series: May 7, 14, 21, 28
(Ages 13-18) Teen Scientists: Explore the incredible diversity of life and the science behind the natural world. This hands-on series of classes includes: Diversity of Life, where students learn how animals are classified and related; Exploring Terrestrial Ecology, studying land-based ecosystems; Ecology Underwater, investigating aquatic habitats; Botany 101, examining plant biology and adaptations; and Wildlife Forensics, uncovering how scientists solve mysteries in the animal world. During each series, students will engage in experiments, interactive activities, and up-close encounters with animal ambassadors, developing real-world scientific skills while experiencing the excitement of discovery.
- Diversity of Life Series: January 8, 15, 22, 29
- Exploring Terrestrial Ecology Series: February 5, 12, 19, 26
- Ecology Underwater Series: March 5,12, 19, 26
- Botany 101 Series: April 2, 16, 23, 30
- Wildlife Forensics Series: May 7, 14, 21, 28
