Please Note: The Education Department offers two different types of classes. Tiny Explorers and Evening Safaris are family classes. In these two categories, children are expected to be accompanied by an adult. All other classes and camps (Junior Naturalist, Future Zoologist, and Wild Ranger), are for children only. Parents are not permitted to stay. The only exception to this rule is for children with special needs. Children with special needs are permitted to be accompanied by one adult. The Education Department must be notified before the day of the class that an adult will be accompanying a child with special needs. No adults will be permitted to stay without prior notification. If you feel your child will not be comfortable attending class without a parent, please sign up for an Evening Safari class. No refunds, transfers, credits, or vouchers will be given for cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice. For more information on this policy, please contact the Educational Programs Manager at 574-235-9070.

Zoo camp scholarships are available to families with financial assistance needed. The number of scholarships are limited and are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. Families must provide proof of financial need and annual household income with one of the following documents: first page of federal tax return, W-2, year-end pay stub, or proof of unemployment. Families with an annual household income below $60,000 may qualify for a zoo camp scholarship. To register for a scholarship, please call (574) 235-9070.