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Safari School

Children ages 3 -5, with an adult, will enjoy learning about animals in this zoo-rific preschool program!

Safari School

Ages 3-5
Wednesdays or Saturdays

10-11 am
$20 per class for members (includes 1 adult);
   $10 for an additional child
$30 per class for non-members (includes 1 adult);
   $10 for an additional child  
 
Join us with your preschooler for an hour-long safari through the animal kingdom to explore the world of wildlife.  Each week we'll learn about a new animal through interactive learning stations, hands-on activities, exhibit visits, touchable animals, and more!
 
COMING UP: Zebras
Join us on March 24th and 27th for Zebra Safari School!  We'll learn about their stripes and what they eat, and then observe some of their behavior when we visit the zebra exhibit!
                                                                                                              
Spring Classes are now available for Registration.
Sign up today!

January                                                          February
13 and 16 – Alligators                                  3 and 6 – Pigs
16th sold out                                                  10 and 13 – Lizards
20 and 23 – Grizzly Bears                           17 and 20 – Meerkats
27 and 30 – Red Panda                              24 and 27 – Tigers

                                                                          27th sold out                    


March*                                                            April

3 and 6 – Flamingos                                    7 and 10 – Parrots

24 and 27 – Zebras                                      14 and 17 – Sea Turtles
*There will be no classes held                    21 and 24 - Monkeys
during Spring Break                                     28 and 5/1 - African Wild Dogs
 
May
5 and 8 – Okapi
12 and 15 - Sea Lions 
 

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. Program and date changes must be made at least 3 weeks (21 days) prior to the program date and are subject to availability.
 
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.
 
 
Early Childhood Education Programs at the Zoo are presented by:
 
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital