Programs & Classes

PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE

Explore programs and classes for learners of all ages.

OUTREACH

Up CLOSE

Ambassador Animal Outreach Program

Designed for various age groups, Up CLOSE offers programming to schools, non-profits, community organizations, corporations, and businesses. These engaging programs are designed to bring the zoo to you, get participants excited about the natural world, and build empathy towards animals.

Learn more about Up CLOSE

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Early Childhood Programs

An Interactive Child and Caregiver Opportunity

Bring your wee ones, stroller and snacks for a zoo class with our educators!

Learn more about the our Early Childhood Programs

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Programs

Opportunities for Middle and High Schoolers

From classes to career explorations, our youth get a inside peek at the zoo!

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Adult Programs

Courses and Classes for Adult Audiences

Providing an opportunity for grown ups to have fun at the zoo!

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Advanced Inquiry Program

Be inspired at the zoo and earn your master's degree from Miami University!

Open to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree, the AIP is designed for students from a range of backgrounds and career stages. Students adapt their degree path to fit their interests in fields such as community-engaged conservation, inquiry-driven education, animal care and welfare, climate change, urban ecology, human-nature relationships, environmental restoration, and public engagement in science.

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Community Science Programs

Local Communities Contributing to Global Conservation

Learn about opportunities to volunteer and participate directly in conservation science in your communities!

Learn more about the Community Science Programs

Senior Zoo Walkers

A self-guided social walking program

Designed especially for seniors age 55 or better, this program gets you out onto zoo grounds and moving!

Learn more about Senior Zoo Walkers

contact

If you have additional questions or need assistance regarding class offerings, please contact us at classes@zoo.org