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Natural Beginnings
Parents accompany their toddlers and preschoolers to our single or series Natural Beginnings classes.Each week, we will learn about animals while enjoying fun activities such as songs, games and stories. Weather and circumstances permitting, we may visit a Zoo exhibit or touch a small animal.
Classes are 10-11 am Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Classes are 10-11 am Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Important Notes:
- Children must be 2 ½ on the first day of the month for which you will be registering
- Only registered participants may attend. Please don't bring any siblings (even infants) to class with you, as you will not be allowed to participate
- Due to space limitations, only one adult per child is allowed; one adult may bring up to two children
- Classes will generally meet in the Brown Education Center
- Upon arrival at the Zoo, please check-in with a staff member at the main entrance. You MUST present a copy of your confirmation form to gain admittance to the Zoo.
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Each class is sold individually, and with a new topic each week you can register for one class in a series or every class! |
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Ocean Commotion
Sharks & Rays, Sea Lions & Sea Turtles, Marine Invertebrates Join us as we discover some of the watery ways of the Houston Zoo's most slippery creatures. You'll have waves of fun as you meet some of the animals that create all the commotion in the ocean. |
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Wednesdays
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January 14, 21, 28 |
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Saturdays
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January 17, 24, 31 |
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Feathers, Feet, and Faces
Faces, Skin, Limbs, Tails
Where are a bird's ears? How much of a snake is the tail? Do elephants have hair? Come learn the answers to these questions and more as we explore animals (and their body parts) from nose to tail!
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Wednesdays
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February 4, 11, 18, 25
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Saturdays
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February 7, 14, 21, 28
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The class on Saturday, February 28 will be held in the Discovery Center located in the Children's Zoo.
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Movin' and Groovin' I
Humans are not the only ones to strut their stuff or have a swinging good time. Animals can definitely upstage us when it comes to movement. Come move and groove with us as we learn to hang, strut, climb and jump with our animal friends.
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Wednesday
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March 4
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Saturday
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March 7
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Movin' and Groovin' II
Humans are not the only ones to strut their stuff or have a swinging good time. Animals can definitely upstage us when it comes to movement. Come move and groove with us as we learn MORE ways to hang, strut, climb, and jump with our animal friends.
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| Wednesday | March 25 |
| Saturday | March 28 |
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Do You Know Your Z-O-Os?
Do you know your Z-O-O's? How about you're A-B-C's? Join us on an alphabet safari as we use the alphabet to learn about the animals that live here at the zoo. We'll learn about animals with all sorts of silly names and meet them face to face for an abzoolutely fun time!
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Wednesday
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April 1, 8, 15, 22
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Saturday
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April 4, 11, 18, 25
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Best of Natural Beginnings: Activities and Games
Did you enjoy all the animal antics in our Natural Beginnings classes this year? Revisit some of your favorite animal games and activities and even learn some new ones! We'll have a hopping good time as we go "wild" about animals.
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| Wednesday | May 6 |
| Saturday | May 9 |
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Best of Natural Beginnings: Animal Scavenger Hunt
An elephant never forgets, but do you? Test your memory with this active animal review of the fun facts we learned this year. Even if this is your first class, join us as we sleuth our way into summer!
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| Wednesday | May 13 |
| Saturday | May 16 |
Cost
Members
$20 per child per class
$20 per child per class
Non-members
$25 per child per class
Registration Information
Cancellations
Patrons who provide a written notice of cancellation to the Group Sales Department (1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, TX 77030) on or before 6 weeks (42 days) prior to the program date will receive a full refund. No refund will be issued after this date.
The Houston Zoo reserves the right to cancel any program due to minimum enrollment, inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be issued.
Cancellations are official upon receipt of confirmation from the Houston Zoo.
Additional Information
For additional assistance or information please see our contact page.
