Home School Programs

Houston Zoo's First Ever Home School Day

Thank you to all of you that made our first Home School Day great!

Check back often for updates on future programs           

 
Home School Overnight

August, 14, 2009
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    

 

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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 K-8^th

$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.  

Be a Keeper!

Ever wonder what it's like to work at the zoo? Well this is your chance! Come join us as we explore the daily work of a zookeeper! We will learn how they train, feed, and provide entertainment for our zoo residents.
February 4 - Training Animals
February 11 - Feeding and Care
February 25 - Enrichment   New Dates Added! February 5 - Training Animals
February 12 - Feeding and Care
February 26 - Enrichment

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

Also, Check out our Natural Beginnings II Classes. 

 

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Other Home School Opportunities

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...

Home School Teacher Development

The Houston Zoo offers a many teacher workshops through out the spring for all types of teachers.  Learn about animal related topics and interesting ways to present the natural world to your students.

Learn more about Teacher Workshops...

 
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...