Youth Programs
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Youth Programs
Saturday, September 14
Second Saturdays Showcase: Home Sweet Habitat
Little ones will look into animal habitats in the wild and at the zoo while adults dive into the world of animal behavior studies and exhibit design during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19 and 26
LEAP: Learn, Explore and Play
Connect with the natural world by building, drawing, making music and more in this four-class session for children ages 2–3 and an adult.
Saturday, October 12
Second Saturdays Showcase: Zoo Families
Zoo families offer fascinating avenues of exploration, from visiting zoo babies to learning the science behind animal breeding. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Saturday, November 9
Second Saturdays Showcase: Animal Diets
Younger groups will look at predator-prey relationships, while adults will gain an understanding of diet planning for animals at the zoo. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
4–5-Year-Olds
Saturday, September 14
Second Saturdays Showcase: Home Sweet Habitat
Little ones will look into animal habitats in the wild and at the zoo while adults dive into the world of animal behavior studies and exhibit design during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Saturday, October 12
Second Saturdays Showcase: Zoo Families
Zoo families offer fascinating avenues of exploration, from visiting zoo babies to learning the science behind animal breeding. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Saturday, November 9
Second Saturdays Showcase: Animal Diets
Younger groups will look at predator-prey relationships, while adults will gain an understanding of diet planning for animals at the zoo. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
First–Second Graders
Saturday, September 14
Second Saturdays Showcase: Home Sweet Habitat
Little ones will look into animal habitats in the wild and at the zoo while adults dive into the world of animal behavior studies and exhibit design during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Saturday, October 12
Second Saturdays Showcase: Zoo Families
Zoo families offer fascinating avenues of exploration, from visiting zoo babies to learning the science behind animal breeding. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Saturday, November 9
Second Saturdays Showcase: Animal Diets
Younger groups will look at predator-prey relationships, while adults will gain an understanding of diet planning for animals at the zoo. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Third–Fourth Graders
Saturday, September 14
Second Saturdays Showcase: Home Sweet Habitat
Little ones will look into animal habitats in the wild and at the zoo while adults dive into the world of animal behavior studies and exhibit design during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Saturday, October 12
Second Saturdays Showcase: Zoo Families
Zoo families offer fascinating avenues of exploration, from visiting zoo babies to learning the science behind animal breeding. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Saturday, November 9
Second Saturdays Showcase: Animal Diets
Younger groups will look at predator-prey relationships, while adults will gain an understanding of diet planning for animals at the zoo. Kids, adults and families can share experiences during this peer-organized, themed learning adventure.
Questions? Call 312-742-2056 or email educationprograms@lpzoo.org.
Education
- Programs
- Gardening Programs
- Zoo Explorers
- Second Saturdays Garden Tours
- Conservation Camp
- Zoo Crew
- Zoo Gardens Series
- Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Outdoor Campout
- Twilight Safari
- Wine & Wildlife
- Gardens for Butterflies
- LEAP: Learn, Explore and Play
- Second Saturdays Showcase
- Sunday Family Fundays
- Sleep Under the Skyscrapers: Indoor Overnight
- Initiatives
- Educator's Resources
- Plan a Field Trip
- Hurvis Center for Learning Innovation and Collaboration
