Zoo Classes
Treat your kids to a wild learning experience! During zoo classes, youth explore wildlife as they participate in hands-on activities, crafts and animal encounters. We often go outside during classes so please dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required (except for Zoo Tots). Please contact the Education Office if you have any questions: 218-730-4500 ext. 205 or jschwartz@lszoo.org.
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| NEW! Zookeeper Job Shadowing: ages 13-17 |
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Wonder what it's like to work with animals?! Spend a morning not just job "shadowing" but actually helping behind-the-scenes at the Lake Superior Zoo! You will get to prepare animal diets, make animal enrichments, tour the veterinary clinic, watch animal training, and more! Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and clothes that can get a little dirty, and be prepared to be outside. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch and walk around the zoo on their own after the program.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED & SPACE IS LIMITED |
Choose one of these dates:
Wed, April 10, 2013
Sat, April 20, 2013
Mon, June 24, 2013
Thurs, August 22, 2013
9:00 - 12:00 noon |
$30 per person
(includes zoo admission) |
| Breakfast with the Animals: ages 3-7 with a caregiver |
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Zoo animals eat breakfast in the morning too! We'll join them, before the zoo opens, for a light continental breakfast and a behind-the-scenes peak at animal enrichment. Child-focused and caregiver-directed free play activities and crafts will stir your child's imagination and inspire learning. Explore the zoo on your own after the program.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED & SPACE IS LIMITED |
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Members:
$9 adults
$4 children
Non-members:
$19 adults
$9 children |
| Breakfast on the Farm! Rise and shine, it's time for breakfast at the zoo! We'll eat our morning meal before heading down to the barn to help the zookeeper feed the sheep, goats, llama and horse. |
Sat. March 16, 2013
9:00 - 10:00 am |
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| Monkey See, Monkey Chew! Monkeys eat breakfast just like you! Come monkey around with the monkeys at the zoo! |
Friday, Jan. 25, 2013
9:00 - 10:00 am |
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| Zoo Tots: ages 2-3 with a caregiver (no older siblings please) |
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| Through story time, activities, and animal encounters, toddlers will enjoy learning about a different animal each visit. Zoo Tots is a great way for children to interact with each other as they learn about animals. Explore the zoo on your own after the program. No pre-registration necessary. |
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 10:00 - 10:30 am
No Zoo Tots programs in the month of May. |
Free for zoo members
$2 plus admission for non-members |
| Cub Club: ages 4-6 • Cub Club is also a summer camp program - click here for details! |
Children will participate in games, interactive activities, role play and crafts. We will explore the zoo, read stories and meet many animal friends! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. New this year: Purchase as a 4-program session and save!
Purchased separately Members: $13 per class / Non-Members: $15 per class
Purchased as 4-program session Members: $45 / Non-members: $55 |
| All classes are on Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
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Fall 2012 Session: Growth & Change
Sept 14: Beautiful Butterflies
Oct 5: Flower to Fruit
Nov 2: Froggy Friends
Dec 7: Being a Bird
Spring 2013 Session: Animal Homes
Jan 18: Going Underground
Feb 22: Snow Bungalows
March 8: Turtle Territory
New Date May 3: Life in the Trees
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| Homeschool Classes: ages 7-12 |
We'll explore science concepts using the outdoors as our classroom and live animals as our teachers! Travel with the seasons and learn how animals survive the changing weather around the world. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. New this year: Purchase as a 4-program session and save!
Purchased separately Members: $13 per class / Non-Members: $15 per class
Purchased as 4-program session Members: $45 / Non-members: $55 |
| All classes are on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
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Fall 2012 Session: Winter Ready
Sept 19: Great Migrations
Oct 24: Looking for Lunch
Nov 7: Hibernation Hustle
Dec 12: There's No Animals Like Snow Animals!
Spring 2013 Session: Around the World
Jan 23: Summer Down Under
Feb 13: Zookeeper: Winter Edition
March 13: African Animal Safari
April 24: South American Adventures
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