Bonus Little Critters for Members
Come play at the Zoo and discover the joy of hands-on learning in a fun, welcoming environment designed just for young explorers.
Get a sneak peek at next week’s Little Critters: Nature Play theme, where curiosity leads the way and imagination comes to life. In a small-group setting, children can move at their own pace through free-choice activity stations that encourage creativity, sensory exploration, and connection with the natural world.
From building and creating with natural materials to engaging in interactive games and simple science discoveries, each theme is designed to spark wonder and support early learning skills. The experience wraps up with a lively, age-appropriate story time that brings the theme together and inspires even more outdoor adventures. It’s the perfect way to play, learn, and grow at the Zoo.
This program is available to Patron Circle ($250) members and up.
- Reservations are required. All program participants, children and adults, must be registered.
- A caregiver must accompany children participating in this program.
- All attendees in your reservation should arrive in a single group.
- Each reservation may include up to 5 total attendees.
Questions about the program? Looking to upgrade your existing membership to participate? Email [email protected] or call 202-633-2922.
Want to attend but don't have a membership? Find out how to become a member.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you’re planning to park at the Zoo, you should reserve your Parking Pass ahead of your visit. Day-of parking passes can be purchased on-site for $40 while space is available. Parking Passes are non-refundable and exchanges are subject to availability.
Member parking benefits may be used for this event. Benefits must be used in advance online, they cannot be redeemed on-site.
No. Members can walk through the Zoo’s pedestrian entrances without reserving Entry Passes. Simply present your membership card on your phone or provide a copy printed from home.
Please note:
- Your membership allows up to six people (including named cardholders and regardless of age) to enter without reserving a pass.
- You must provide a valid ID that matches the name of the cardholder to access membership benefits.
Please call our team at 202-633-2922 to upgrade your membership.
Qualifying members may register and attend Bonus Little Critters as many times as they’d like. Each qualified membership may register up to 5 participants annually. Please note that each session has a limited capacity.
You are welcome to reserve space for up to 5 total individuals, including yourself. All program participants, children and adults, must be registered in advance.
Bonus Little Critters is best suited for children ages 0-8 and their caregivers.
Bonus Little Critters takes place in the classroom in the Bird House.