Education: Upcoming Programs

By Jamie Gilkison, Education Engagement Supervisor

Wild Family Workshops: Zoo Sleuths (Sold Out) June 12 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Ages 4 & up

A mysterious crime has happened at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Do you have the detective skills to become a part of our elite crew of Zoo sleuths? Through investigation and discovery, we will examine the crime scene, uncover clues, and find out “whodunnit.” Help bring order back to the Zoo. jacksonvillezoo.org/wild-family-workshops

Wild Family Workshops: Flutter and Fly

July 17 9 a.m.–12 p.m Ages 4 & up

Calling all butterfly lovers: earn your Wings Over Florida butterfly certificate and become a butterfly expert in this all-about-butterflies workshop. Join us as we discover, identify, and count various butterfly species we find right here in our Zoo. A butterfly themed activity and craft will round out this high-flying day of fun.

jacksonvillezoo.org/wild-family-workshops

Wild Family Workshops: Sounds of Music

August 21 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Ages 4 & up

Explore music with the sounds of the Zoo. You may have heard our lion roar, but have you heard our warthogs chant or our southern screamers, well, scream? Not only will we hear our animal friends, but they will hear us too. As we walk through the Zoo, we will be joined by a musician who will play music for our animals. We will discover how animals react to diverse types of music, meet some of our musical animal ambassadors, and make an instrument for you to play your own music around the Zoo and at home.

jacksonvillezoo.org/wild-family-workshops

Stroller Safari

June 22 and 26—Australia and Play Park (Sold out) July 20 and 24—Stingray Bay, Giraffes, and Savannah Blooms (Sold out) August 24 and 28—Range of the Jaguar Ages 3 and under

Pack up the stroller, put on your walking shoes, and bring your little one on an early learning adventure as we stroll through the Zoo. Make new friends while you visit animal exhibits, meet a friendly animal ambassador, read a story, and explore the animal world with all your senses. jacksonvillezoo.org/stroller-safari

Summer Zoo Camp

June 7–July 30 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Kindergarten–8th grade

It has been a long year, and we are all ready to bring some adventure back into our lives. Luckily, Summer Zoo Camp at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is here and ready to help. Kids entering K–8th grades in the fall can join us for one or two of our week-long sessions and have a wildly fun time. jacksonvillezoo.org/summer-zoo-camp

Nature Newbies

Summer Semester starts June 15 Ages 1–3

Each Nature's Newbies class will engage you and your child in free-choice play activities, a story, song, and more. Programs will also feature a positive and engaging interaction with one of the Zoo's animal ambassadors to allow for an up-close encounter during each class. jacksonvillezoo.org/natures-newbies

Zoo Tots

Summer Semester starts June 16 Ages 3–5

Zoo Tots focuses on specific animal themes to engage your preschooler as they learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom. Each program emphasizes positive and engaging interactions with animal ambassadors as well as activities, stories, and crafts that revolve around the week's central theme. jacksonvillezoo.org/zoo-tots