Classes for All Ages
Join the Rosamond Gifford Zoo education team for programs tailored just for your age group. These programs are perfect for home-schooled children or anyone wild about learning!
Ages 1-5
Ages 1-3 | 9:15-10 a.m. | 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Join the education team for a program tailored just for the little ones, ages 12 to 36 months. Each themed class includes animal biofacts, nature-themed sensory play, a story and hands on learning! Young ones will explore with their senses as they develop language and motor skills in this early learning adventure. This program is for one child/one caregiver pair. ** Live animals will not be used in this program, but class fee includes admission to enjoy the animals in the zoo on your own after class.
Mondays
December 15, 2025: Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
January 12, 2026: Colors of the Rainbows!
February 9, 2026: Munch, Crunch, Animal Lunch!
Tuition per class:
Non-members: $15 per child/adult pair
Members: 7% discount
Ages 6-12
Ages 6-12 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us for a dive deep into the incredible world of animals for a full day of Zoo Camp! Each camp day is different, allowing your child to explore something new about the animal world through hands-on science, artistry, technology, and engineering projects, STEAM activities- whether they’re registered for just one, or multiple, days! For your convenience you can preorder lunch from The Honey Bee Café during registration.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
December 2025: 22, 23, 29, 30, 31
January 2026: 2, 19
Non-members: $65 per child per day
Members: 7% discount
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Questions? Call the education department at (315) 435-8511 x8559 or email [email protected].
Ages 6-12 | Fridays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Looking for a night out? Drop your kids off at the zoo to party like an animal! Kids will enjoy pizza upon arrival, learn about animals, tour the zoo after hours, make crafts and play games all night long.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Fridays
December 12: An added bonus, kids will experience the magic of Holiday Nights during this program at no extra cost!
Tuition per session:
Non-members: $40
Members: 7% Discount
Frequently Asked Questions
For questions, please contact the Education department at (315) 435-8511 x8506 or email [email protected].
For our after hours programs the zoo is closed and locked after the official drop off or pick up time. There is limited staff after hours and we are unable to accommodate late drop offs or early pickups after the scheduled drop off or pick up time.
If you or your child are enrolled and you must cancel for any reason, your registration fee is non-refundable unless someone on the waiting list can fill your space. In the event the cancelled space is filled, a 25% processing fee will be deducted from your refund.
