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Education Classes

Conservation

Preschool Class

Abilene Zoo Education Building

Join us for fun animal adventures at the zoo for 3 and 4-year-olds. All Classes take place in Classroom A, located in the education wing of our administration building, and last 45-60 minutes. Classes involve stories, crafts, and an animal encounter. Admission to the zoo is included.

Classes are limited to 15 participants (ages 3-4) and one adult per participant.

Reminder: This is NOT a drop-off class! An adult is required to attend with the child. Registration pays for both an adult and child to attend the class.

The cost is $60 per session (1 or 2) for members and $80 for non-members.

$20 for non-participating siblings 2 and under (activities are planned only for children ages 3 & 4)

Session 2 – REGISTRATION OPENS DEC 4

A) 9:30 am on Wednesday, February 14, March 20, April 10, May 8

B) 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 14, March 20, April 10, May 8

C) 11:00 am on Thursday, February 8, March 21, April 11, May 9

Reminder: This is NOT a drop-off class! An adult is required to attend with the child. Registration pays for both an adult and child to attend the class. Please contact the Education Department at (325) 676-6487 or zoo.education@abilenetx.gov with any questions.

Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds for unattended days of class

Homeschool Class

Join us for fun animal adventures at the zoo for 1st – 5th grade. All Classes take place in Classroom A, located in the education wing of our administration building, and last 2 hours. Classes involve stories, crafts, a zoo tour, and an animal encounter. Admission to the zoo is included for the paid participant.

18 participants (grades 1st-2nd), and 20 participants (grades 3rd – 5th).
Reminder: This is a drop-off class!
This program requires a minimum of 10 participants per session; if we cannot attain the minimum number of participants, the sessions will be canceled and refunded.
The cost is $80 per session (1 or 2) for members and $100 for non-members.

Session 2 – REGISTRATION OPENS DEC 4

Tuesday, Feb 6, March 5, April 2, May 7

A) 1st-2nd Grade: 9:00 am

B) 3rd-5th Grade: 1:00 pm

Reminder: This is a drop-off class!
Please contact the Education Department at (325) 676-6487 or zoo.education@abilenetx.gov with any questions.

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