Education Programs
Browse through our education options created for all age groups from stroller to senior.
Questions?
Contact our education department at education@austinzoo.org
Ages 3-5
Want to give your preschoolers an interactive animal filled experience, away from home? Drop them off for a day of movement-based themed games, activities, meeting animal ambassadors, story time and getting to see zoo animals!
Ages 6-8
Formerly Homeschool Nature Series. Students will enjoy meeting our ambassador animals, performing hands-on labs and engaging in interactive lessons where we go in-depth on a range of animal topics!
Ages 9-11
Formerly Homeschool Nature Series. Students will enjoy meeting our ambassador animals, performing hands-on labs and engaging in interactive lessons where we go in-depth on a range of animal topics!
Bring your students to Austin Zoo for an unforgettable educational experience, or request the zoo visit you!
Bring your scouts to Austin Zoo for a memorable and educational experience! Whether you want to reserve a custom scout workshop to meet badge or patch requirements or simply enjoy a fun day of learning, we have a program for you.
We offer engaging and educational outreach programs for community organizations such as churches, public libraries and senior citizen facilities. Our outreach programs are designed to inspire and educate audiences of all ages.
Make your visit to Austin Zoo even more exciting with our downloadable scavenger hunt activity sheets!
Questions?
contact our education department at education@austinzoo.org
September:
- September 22: Family Nature Experience (ages 3 and up)
- September 30: Junior Zoo School (ages 6-8): Tiny Transformations
October:
- October 8: Critter Crew Preschool (ages 3-5): Tiny Transformations
- October 10: Zoo Tots (ages 10 months – 35 months): Tiny Transformations
- October 14: Junior Zoo School (ages 6-8): Frightening Fauna
October 18: Senior Zoo School (ages 9-11): Frightening Fauna - October 20: Family Nature Experience, Creepy Creatures
- October 22: Critter Crew Preschool (ages 3-5): Frightening Fauna
- October 24: Zoo Tots (ages 10 months – 35 months): Frightening Fauna
November:
- November 4: Junior Zoo School (ages 6-8): From Bloom to Frost
- November 8: Senior Zoo School (ages 9-11): From Bloom to Frost
- November 12: Critter Crew Preschool (ages 3-5): From Bloom to Frost
- November 14: Zoo Tots (ages 10 months – 35 months): From Bloom to Frost
- November 17: Family Nature Experience, Hop, Skip, and Jump!
- November 18: Junior Zoo School (ages 6-8): Hungry Bears & Autumn Appetites
- November 22: Senior Zoo School (ages 9-11): Hungry Bears & Autumn Appetites
December:
- December 3: Critter Crew Preschool (ages 3-5): Hungry Bears & Autumn Appetites
- December 5: Zoo Tots (ages 10 months – 35 months): Hungry Bears & Autumn Appetites
- December 9: Junior Zoo School (ages 6-8): The Tangled Web of Life
- December 13: Senior Zoo School (ages 9-11): The Tangled Web of Life
- December 15: Family Nature Experience, Winter Wonders
- December 17: Critter Crew Preschool (ages 3-5): The Tangled Web of Life
- December 19: Zoo Tots (ages 10 months – 35 months): The Tangled Web of Life
Questions?
Contact our education department at education@austinzoo.org
