Tiny Explorers

3-4 yrs old

Tiny Explorers

Explore the world of animals through crafts, activities, and stories. End the class with a Meet and Greet with one of our education animals. Class fee includes registration for 1 child and 1 adult.

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Junior Naturalists

5-6 yrs old

Junior Naturalists

The Junior Naturalists class is an opportunity for children to have a wild time learning about animals through crafts, activities, and animal encounters! Participants learn about the roles animals play in their habitats and the importance of protecting wildlife.

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Future Zoologists

7-9 yrs old

Future Zoologists

Discover what makes each animal unique in Future Zoologists classes. Participants have the opportunity to learn about animal behavior and adaptations through hands-on activities, animal encounters, and more!

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Wild Rangers

10-12 yrs old

Wild Rangers

Wild Ranger classes offer more advanced lessons and investigations. Participants will interact with and observe the behavior of animals at the Zoo. Classes include crafts, activities, games, and zoo walks to discover animals, habitats, and the world around us.

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Curious Conservationists

18+ yrs old

Curious Conservationists

Curious Conservationists classes offer adults an opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of the Zoo and the natural world through age-appropriate topics. Classes may include educational talks, activities, animal encounters or behind-the-scenes tours.

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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 Naturalists, Future Zoologists, and Wild Rangers), 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.

Junior Naturalists Winter Break Camp

5-6 yrs old

Junior Naturalists Winter Break Camp

A half-day winter camp designed to help introduce 5 & 6-year-olds to animals around the world. Whether meeting a live animal or getting messy while crafting, students are bound to have lots of fun!

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Future Zoologists Winter Break Camp

7-9 yrs old

Future Zoologists Winter Break Camp

Your student will be entertained in this full-day winter camp when they take their animal knowledge to the next level. This camp will build off of existing knowledge through animal meet and greets, games, crafts, and other activities.

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Wild Rangers Winter Break Camp

10-12 yrs old

Wild Rangers Winter Break Camp

Take learning to the next level with more advanced lessons and experiments during this full-day winter camp. Observe and interact with animals while learning about animal care, research, and conservation.

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Curious Conservationists Day Camp

18+ yrs old

Curious Conservationists Day Camp

Why let kids have all the fun? You’ll get to meet, observe, and learn about wild species during this one-day camp. Deepen your love of animal conservation while participating in games, crafts, and encounters.

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Evening Safari: Family Programs

At our Evening Safaris, you and your family can explore the zoo after open hours, meet animal ambassadors, create enrichment, and learn about habitat conservation! Each date will feature a different habitat and the animals that live there. Join us as we explore deserts, grasslands, rainforests, and tundras!

All Evening Safari Classes are 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Evening Safari: Family Programs

All Evening Safari Classes are 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Zoo To You

Let Potawatomi Zoo bring some of the Zoo to you with Zoo-to-You Outreach Program. The Potawatomi Zoo’s ZooMobile can travel to your location with edZOOcators and animals for a fun, educational experience!

Zoo To You

Conservation Scouts

Conservation Scouts is a two-hour program that allows scouts to get involved with the Zoo and to talk about conservation. After completion of the program, each scout will be awarded a Potawatomi Zoo Conservation Scout patch!

Conservation Scouts

The Conservation Scouts program allows scouts to get involved with the Zoo and wildlife conservation. After completion of the program, each scout will be awarded a Potawatomi Zoo Conservation Scout patch!

Field Trips

Take learning beyond the classroom by visiting the Potawatomi Zoo for a fun-filled, edZOOcational field trip!

Field Trips

Take learning beyond the classroom by visiting the Potawatomi Zoo for a fun-filled field trip! Add an EdZOOcational class to your trip for up-close encounters with zoo animal ambassadors. Call or e-mail the Education Department for more information on field trip classes: (574) 235-7621 or zooeducation@potawatomizoo.org.

Zoo Snooze Sleepover

At a Zoo Snooze Sleepover you can stay overnight with your favorite zoo animals! Experience the zoo when the sun goes down with after-hours animal encounters, activities,behind -the-scenes, and more. Zoo Snooze Sleepovers are a great way to celebrate a special occasion, have a family reunion, or bond with your scout group!