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.
An additional reminder about the family classes-only those registered for the class may attend. It is not possible to have additional children (this includes infants) and/or adults attend with you and your child. There is no adult seating so we are not able to accommodate visitors during the time the class meets in the class space. Once the park has opened for the day, at the scheduled opening time, other members of your party are welcome after paying admission fees, to visit in the park during this time and then join the class when we go out into the zoo to visit an exhibit. If you are not able to come with your child for a session, any other adult may attend with the child.
Members, please note the following:
- Only those listed on your membership qualify for the member price.
- In order to receive the member price, all memberships must be current at the time of registration. We will not be able to issue refunds for the member price once you have registered for a program.
Winter 2012 Seedlings
Ages 1-3 with Adult
Enjoy this "nature play group" which will help you make friends with nature through play experiences, songs, and meeting a weekly animal visitor.
Days and Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays January 17- February 25
TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Location: Hamill Family Play Zoo
Parking: South gate
Winter 2012 Tops and Bottoms
Ages 2-31/2 years with Adult
From top to bottom, kids and animals have parts that are the same but look different. Look for similarities and differences through creative play, art, songs and stories. A visit with a zoo animal helps make this class even more fun.
Date: Wednesdays January 18- February 22
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 am
Location: Education Trailer
Parking: South Gate
Sorry, this program is no longer available online.
Winter 2012 Penguin Parade
Ages 3-5 years with adult
Get a waddling start and belly slide on over to our class about these endearing birds. You'll play,sing, create and take a stroll to visit Brookfield Zoo's black and white bird friends that "fly" underwater.
Dates and Time: Saturday or Sunday January 14 or 15, 10:00-11:30 am
Location: South Arches/ Education Trailer
Parking: South Gate
Registration for this program has closed. Take a look at our other programs and check back next quarter for new program offerings.
Winter 2012 Bear Necessities
Children 3-5 years with an Adult
Find out what the bears at Brookfield Zoo are up to! You'll play,create, and take a winter hike out in the woods. Dress warmly for time outside, then be ready to get cozy with hot cocoa and a story.
Dates and Time: Saturday or Sunday March 3rd or 4th
Location: Education Trailer
Parking: South gate lot
Winter 2012 Discover Dolphins
Children ages 3-5 years with an adult.
Join us in this class all about one of Brookfield Zoo's most popular animals. From fins and flukes to tail walking this class is sure to cover some things you didn't know. Learn about dolphin family life, eating habits, daily behaviors, and finish up by attending a Dolphin Show!
Dates and Time: Saturday or Sunday March 24th or 25th
Location: Education Trailer
Parking: South gate lot