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 1

Class 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
 10/16/2008 Lion
 10/23/2008 Spider

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