Children's Programs
Children's programs offer a variety of interactive experiences to discover the natural world. Using music, stories, crafts, and the Zoo's animal collection, your child will strengthen skills needed for success in the classroom and develop important social skills.
Preschool Classes | Family Programs and Children's Workshops | After-School Programs | NEW! How Do You Zoo? Program
Spring Camps
Spring is in the air but flowers aren't the only things blooming. So are new programs at the National Zoo! Join us this spring break for FONZ's inaugural Spring Safari Day Camp!
Summer Camps
Calling all junior zoologists! Spend your summer learning about the Zoo's wild residents and how the Zoo protects them in the wild at our award-winning summer camps.
Summer Safari Day Camp | Nature Camp
Winter Camp
Just because it's winter doesn't mean you need to hibernate—the National Zoo's animals are ready to romp and we are ready for you!
Adult Classes: Wildlife Studies Certificate Program
Want to spice up your resumé or pursue an interest in wildlife? Adult classes at the Zoo provide an in-depth look at animal behavior, conservation, and ecology. The Wildlife Studies Certificate Program offers adults interested in conservation and zoological research the opportunity to take courses relating to issues and science important to wildlife and their habitats.
Become a FONZ member and save on camps and classes registration fees.
Can't find the information you're looking for?
Stop in and see us. The FONZ education offices are located in the Zoo's Visitor Center and are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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