During these programs, children learn through play with their favorite play partner: you! Artists, nature educators, and early childhood specialists planned these programs from the same principles used to design Hamill Family Play Zoo, which connects children and their families to wildlife and nature.
Buggy Buddies
0-18 mos
Part play group, part zoo class, a little exercise and lots of fun! Songs, games, a zoo visit and some play time at the end make the time spent strolling and socializing fly by!
Location: Meet at the south arches, class takes place in the Hamill Family Play Zoo
Parking: South lot
Seedlings
1 to 3 Years
Enjoy this “nature play group” that helps make new friends through play activities, songs and meeting a weekly animal visitor. This class is perfect for siblings or friends to take together.
Location: Meet at the south arches, class takes place in the Hamill Family Play Zoo
Parking: South lot
Colors, Stripes and Spots
2- 31/2 years and 3 1/2 - 5 years
Animals are covered in all kinds of markings and we’ll explore the zoo to find who is wearing what! Children will have opportunities to learn through movement, creative play, stories, art and songs. We’ll have animal visitors in class, eat snack and take trips out in the park.
Location: Meet at the south arches, class takes place in the Docent Trailer classroom.
Parking: South lot