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Classes

Classes are available for various age groups (including adults!) and are offered throughout the year. Use the filters below to find the best match for you and your family.

Preschool

giant panda
Panda Party!
Aug. 19, 2017
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Waitlist
giant panda cub
Panda Party!
Aug. 20, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Waitlist
giant panda rolling
Panda Party!
Aug. 26, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
giant panda rolling
Panda Party!
Aug. 27, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
child with sea lion
Snacks with the Sea Lions
Sep. 10, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
boy with sea lion
Snacks with the Sea Lions
Sep. 16, 2017
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Open
boy with sea lions
Snacks with the Sea Lions
Sep. 16, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
boy with sea lion
Snacks with the Sea Lions
Sep. 17, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
redd orangutan
Nature Cubs: Who's New at the National Zoo?
Sep. 18, 2017 to Oct. 21, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
Redd orangutan
Nature Cubs: New at the Zoo
Sep. 18, 2017 to Oct. 17, 2017
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Open
giant panda
Breakfast with the Bears
Sep. 23, 2017
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Open
andean bear
Breakfast with the Bears
Sep. 24, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
Sloth bear
Breakfast with the Bears
Oct. 01, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
giant panda
Nature Cubs: Feasts with the Beasts
Nov. 06, 2017 to Dec. 16, 2017
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
black and white ruffed lemur
Nature Cubs: Animals Around the World
Nov. 06, 2017 to Dec. 12, 2017
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Open
red panda
Nature Cubs: Coats of All Kinds
Jan. 08, 2018 to Feb. 06, 2018
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Open
ossabaw hog
Nature Cubs: Sing Along Zoo
Jan. 08, 2018 to Feb. 10, 2018
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
golden lion tamarin
Nature Cubs: Colorful Creatures
Feb. 19, 2018 to Mar. 24, 2018
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
lowland gorilla
Nature Cubs: Monkey Business
Feb. 19, 2018 to Mar. 20, 2018
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Open
asian elephant
Nature Cubs: Animal Alphabet
Apr. 09, 2018 to May. 19, 2018
Age Range: 2 - 3
Status: Open
cheetah
Nature Cubs: Zoo-per Heroes
Apr. 09, 2018 to May. 15, 2018
Age Range: 3 - 5
Status: Open

Homeschool

cheetah
Savanna Sleuths: Primary
Sep. 18, 2017 to Oct. 23, 2017
Age Range: 5 - 9
Status: Open
cheetah
Savanna Sleuths: Advanced
Sep. 21, 2017 to Oct. 26, 2017
Age Range: 7 - 12
Status: Open
patagonian mara
Zoo 101: Collection Planning
Sep. 21, 2017 to Dec. 14, 2017
Age Range: 11 - 14
Status: Open
north american porcupine
Backyard Naturalists: Primary
Nov. 06, 2017 to Dec. 11, 2017
Age Range: 5 - 9
Status: Open
north american porcupine
Backyard Naturalists: Advanced
Nov. 09, 2017 to Dec. 14, 2017
Age Range: 7 - 12
Status: Open
two toed sloth
Wondering About Rainforests: Primary
Jan. 08, 2018 to Feb. 05, 2018
Age Range: 5 - 9
Status: Open
two toed sloth
Wondering About Rainforests: Advanced
Jan. 11, 2018 to Feb. 08, 2018
Age Range: 7 - 12
Status: Open
land hermit crab
Aquatic Investigators: Primary
Feb. 19, 2018 to Mar. 19, 2018
Age Range: 5 - 9
Status: Open
land hermit crab
Aquatic Investigators: Advanced
Feb. 22, 2018 to Mar. 22, 2018
Age Range: 7 - 12
Status: Open
sumatran tiger
Global Folk-Tails: Primary
Apr. 09, 2018 to May. 14, 2018
Age Range: 5 - 9
Status: Open
sumatran tiger
Global Folk-Tails: Advanced
Apr. 12, 2018 to May. 24, 2018
Age Range: 7 - 12
Status: Open

Adult

Asian elephant
All About Asian Elephants
Apr. 05, 2017 to Apr. 19, 2017
Age Range: 18+
Status: Waitlist
scientist pipetting
Zoo Pathology
May. 23, 2017 to Jun. 06, 2017
Age Range: 18+
Status: Waitlist
An adult cheetah and cubs eating from a plate in the grass
We Save Species ... One Diet at a Time
Aug. 06, 2017
Age Range: 18+
Status: Waitlist