Zoomazium
A nature-inspired indoor play space for kids 8 years and younger
What is Zoomazium?
Zoomazium is an indoor, all-weather facility that incorporates spectacular multimedia features with fun, interactive nature-themed areas devoted to play and learning for children birth to 8 years of age (though all ages are welcome!). All the exhibits within Zoomazium have been designed for whole-bodied, imaginative play, as well as integration with existing zoo programs.
The building is divided into several play areas, including active spaces for exploratory play, a stage for theatrical demonstrations, storytelling, puppet shows and video presentations, and a Project Place and Nature Exchange for guided learning. What could be more fun than exploring a mountain cave, crossing a rope bridge in the tree canopy, discovering what lies beneath a savanna water hole or even climbing a 20-foot tree?! All this and more are awaiting discovery for young children interested in nature.
School Groups in Zoomazium
Zoomazium is a terrific place for parents and their young children to explore nature indoors. Because children require close supervision to play safely in Zoomazium, this building can be challenging for school groups. School groups, especially 2nd grade and under, are welcome to enjoy Zoomazium during their school visit. Please have no more than three (3) children per chaperone when you visit Zoomazium, and supervise them closely to ensure their safety. School groups will be admitted to Zoomazium on a first-come, first-served basis according to building capacity. If the building is at capacity when you arrive, please consider coming back a little later during your visit.
Zoomazium and Nature Exchange Programs
Winter 2012 - October 1 through April 30
Please note: programs can be canceled without notice.
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Zoomazium
Kids 8 years and under and their caregivers love Zoomazium! The indoor, nature play space offers play and learning in a fun, safe and stimulating environment all year long. Kids can connect with animals, habitats and more through the natural language of childhood --- play! Crawl through a hidden cave. Climb a giant strangler fig tree. Enjoy daily programs for toddlers and older children.
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9:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Daily
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Nature Exchange Trading
Investigate dinosaurs, fossils and the prehistoric past. Bring in your drawings, photos, research or cool nature items. You can earn points and trade for the natural items in our ever-changing collection!
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1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Daily
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Creature Feature
Children can get up close with live furred, feathered or scaly animals. Meet the star from a puppet story. Practice observation skills to discover who's in the Mystery Box. Design a play space for a curious creature and watch as it explores.
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10:30 a.m.
Daily
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Shake, Rattle & Roar!
Toddlers and caregivers are invited to sing, dance and play instruments to animal and nature-themed music.
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11:30 a.m.
Daily
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Puppet Show
Animal puppets tell stories and sing songs. Children are invited up to dance and meet the puppets after the show.
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3:45 p.m.
Weekends and holidays
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Contact Information
If you cannot find the answers to your questions on this site or need additional information about Zoomazium or Nature Exchange, please call (206) 548-2520 or email.