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Children's Classes
Children's workshops are for kids ages four to 14, with specific ages indicated in each class listing. Adults are not encouraged to stay with the class, but they may if they wish. There is no charge for an adult who attends with a child.
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Turtle Power!
Calling all Dudes and Dudettes! Come check out our own “heroes in a half shell” as you explore the lives and habitats of turtles. Rad games and activities will ensure that a “shell” of a time will be had by all!
Ages: 4-6
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Fee: $28
Date: February 18
Jungle Boogie
You’ll be sure to “get down” to Amazonia during this morning of song and dance as we explore the critters of South America. Make music and fun as we learn about the monkeys, birds, and amphibians of the Amazon. Be “Kool” and join “the Gang” on this tropical excursion!
Ages: 4-6
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Fee: $28
Date: February 25
Dinosaur Train
All aboard the Dinosaur Train! We’re traveling on an imaginary train to embark on exciting voyages through prehistoric jungles, swamps, volcanoes and oceans. See modern day dinosaurs and learn about their ancient relatives. Choo choo choose this class and sign up now before spots go extinct!
Age: 4-6
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: $28 each or $125 for all five
March 3: Dinosaur Discovery: An intro to dinosaurs
March 10: Regal Reptiles: The Dinosaurs of Today
March 17: Sky High: Flying Dinos and their Bird Relatives
March 24: “What big teeth you have!”: Dino Diets
March 31: Can You Dig It?: Fossils
Charlotte’s Web
Terrific is not only Charlotte’s word for Wilbur-it’s how you’ll feel about this class! Meet Wilbur’s radiant cousins, our Ossabow hogs, learn about Templeton’s smarts, and admire Charlotte’s talented distant relatives, the tarantula. Spend April with us as we celebrate the National Zoo’s Kids’ Farm, sponsored by State Farm®!
Age: 4-6
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: $28 each or $125 for all five
April 7: Wilbur
April 14: Templeton
April 21: Charlotte
April 28: Life on the Farm
Tinga Tinga Tales
There’s no need for a passport when you can explore the savanna at the National Zoo! Take part in crafts and games as you learn about African animals and culture. Each week we’ll read a different African folk-tail before heading out into the park to see the mane characters. We’re not lion, it’s going to be a wild time!
Age: 4-6
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: $28 each or $100 for all four
May 5: Why Zebras Have Stripes.
May 12: Why Peacock Struts.
May 19: Why Lion Roars.
May 26: Why Snakes Have No Legs.
