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Zoo University for Tweens and Teens

Zoo U for Tweens and Teens

For more information, call 206.548.2424
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Exciting course offerings for tweens and teens! Zoo U sessions are now available for children 10 years and older.

On The Fly
Take off with us as we explore the flying animals around the zoo and learn more about what makes flight possible. This week-long program uses experiments, games, and observations of zoo animals to engage students in questions about flight including “What would it take to make an elephant fly?” Please note that for the safety of the animals and the participants, students will not have direct contact with the zoo’s animals.

Ages: 10-12 years
Fee:
$265 (**$260 4-day holiday week)
6218:
June 30-July 3, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (4-days)**
6228: August 11-15, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ages: 12-14 years
Fee:
$295
6238:
August 4-8, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Animal Management
What does it really take to provide for the animals in a zoo? How does a zoo decide which animals to keep and where to put them? Animal Management Zoo U will help students explore these questions and more through games, puzzles, and conversations with people working to in this exciting field today. Please note that for the safety of the animals and the participants, students will not have direct contact with the zoo’s animals.

Ages: 10-12
Fee:
$295
6248:
June 23-June 27, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - FULL
6258: July 7-11, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ages: 12-14 years
Fee:
$295
6268:
August 18-22, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Extended Day Supervision (Summer Only)
Do you need to drop off your child before 9:00 a.m. or can’t get here by 4:00 p.m. for pick up? Check out our extended day options. Pre-registration required.
7100: Mornings available Tuesday-Friday, drop off is from 8-8:30 a.m.
Fee per child: $28 Tuesday-Friday or $8/day

7200: Afternoons available Monday-Friday, 4-5:30 p.m.
Fee per child: $50/week or $12/day

To register, please download the Online Registration Form, print, fill out and mail to the address specified on the form. (Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you experience difficulty you can obtain the necessary software here).


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