Homeschooling Programs
Enjoy experiences beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom by letting the Zoo be your fresh-air, nearby learning lab. Monthly classes include animal encounters, exhibit tours, and much more!
Taxonomy Series
Learn who’s who and what’s what at the Zoo and Botanical Garden! Each month focuses on an animal (or plant) group and includes animal encounters, zoo tours, and hands on activities. Let the learning begin!
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Monthly Sept - Apr
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Ages: 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 8-12 yrs (Separate age groups)
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Cost per student: $10 (mem), $12 (non-mem)
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Only registered participants with one adult are allowed in class. However, adults are not required to stay.
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Children of different age groups, must be enrolled separately into proper age groups.
BIRDS
Whether they fly in the sky, swim in water, or strut their stuff, birds are well equipped for their habitats. Put your birding skills to the test as we identify birds native to Oklahoma.
THURSDAY, feb 7
1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M.
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FRIDAY, feb 8
1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M. OR 3 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
INVERTEBRATES
Being spineless is not so bad, especially for these invertebrates that make up more than 90% of the animals in the world! Fly, crawl, or swim on over as we explore the habitats of these spineless wonders or collect data in the field.
THURSDAY, MAR 7
1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M.
OR
FRIDAY, MAR 8
1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M. OR 3 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
PLANTS
Animals aren’t the only ones that get sorted…plants do too! Your budding botanist will enjoy a plant scavenger hunt and learn how important plants are to animals, including us!
THURSDAY, apr 4
1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M.
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FRIDAY, apr 5
1 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M. OR 3 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.