Early Childhood Classes
Early Childhood classes are designed for children ages 3 - 5 and an accompanying adult. For the enjoyment and safety of every participant, please do not bring children under the age of 3.
Preschool Zoo
Get to know some of our Zoo Boise animals better in this 4-week series of programs designed for adults & preschoolers. Each week features a different animal. Activities are designed to be multi-sensory and may include mini zoo tours, movement activities, listening to stories, crafts, touching artifacts, and meeting live animals. Join us for this informal introduction to the wonderful world of animals!
Age Group: Children ages 3 - 5 and an accompanying adult.
Class Size: Minimum of 10 participants; maximum of 20 participants.
Class Cost: Per Person, Per Class Series
| | Zoo Member
| Boise Resident
| Non-Resident
|
| Parent: | $12.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 |
First Child:
| $12.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 |
Each Additional Child:
| $8.00 | $12.00 | $16.00 |
Registration Information:
To register for Preschool Zoo, call the Fort Boise Community Center at 384-4486. Please reference your preferred session's activity number when calling.
Registration for City of Boise residents begins August 18.
Registration for all others begins August 25.
Fall Schedule:
Series 1Class Times: Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am (Activity #8003.111)
or Thursdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Activity #8003.112)
Class Dates:
| Date | Topic |
| 9/4/2008 | Russian tortoise
|
9/11/2008
| Tiger
|
| 9/18/2008 | Cockroach
|
| 9/25/2008 | Penguin
|
Series 2
Class Times: Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am (Activity #8003.113)
or Thursdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Activity #8003.114)
Class Dates:
| Date | Topic |
| 10/2/2008 | Skink - a lizard!
|
10/9/2008
| Boa constrictor
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| 10/16/2008 | Lion
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| 10/23/2008 | Spider
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Series 3
Class Times: Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am (Activity #8003.115)
or Thursdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Activity #8003.116)
Class Dates:
| Date | Topic |
| 10/30/2008 | Giraffe |
11/6/2008
| Toad
|
| 11/13/2008 | Saurus crane
|
| 11/20/2008 | Cotton-top Tamarin
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