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Home School Programs

Houston Zoo's Second Home School Day

Thank you to those that attended!

Our Next Home School Day will be January 2010!

Home School Overnight

December 5, 2009

A Wild Winks is an extended opportunity to explore the Zoo that includes additional interactive activities, touchable animals, dinner, continental breakfast, and admission to the Zoo on the second day of the program. $45 per person Learn more about Wild Winks.

Home School Night Prowl

October 28, 2009

A Night Prowl is an extended opportunity to explore the Zoo that includes additional interactive activities, and a night tour. $20 per person Learn more about Night Prowls

Home School Individual Classes

Students can sign up for Home School Individual Classes. Series Classes are related, but students may take any number of classes in each series.

All classes are from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Curriculum is designed for ages 6 to 10.

$15 per student per class. Registration includes participant only. Classroom space is limited and reserved for student participants first. Adults and siblings are welcome to join on-grounds activities or enjoy the Zoo on their own. If classroom space is available, they are welcome to sit in. General Admission applies to non-participants.

Mysteries of the Natural World!

Discover the wonder and excitement of nature in this 5 topic series. In these classes, we will travel the globe to find strange and intriguing animals from all over the world. From deep sea divers to Rocky Mountain climbers, you'll learn all about the mysterious creatures that inhabit the corners of the planet.

Mysteries of the Jungle - October 6, 8, or 14

Mysteries of the Highlands - October 20, 22, or 28

Mysteries of the Deep - November 3, 5, or 11

Mysteries of the Caves - November 17, 19, or December 2

Mysteries of the Dry Lands - December 8, 10, or 16

All Classes are from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

Group Home School Opportunities

Do you have a Home School group that wants Zoo fun? Check out the exciting programs below!

Programs at the Houston Zoo

Is your group visiting the Houston Zoo and you want to take a program? The Houston Zoo offers programs for school-aged children Monday through Friday in the morning and early afternoon. All programs require a minimum of 10 participants.

Learn more about Zoo Programs...

The Zoo to You!

The Houston Zoo ZooMobile is an outreach program that can come to you. Each visit features animal artifacts and live Houston Zoo animals. There are programs for all age groups and a variety of topics. Programs are not available in a private residence, but can be held in a church, library, or community center.

Learn more about ZooMobiles...