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Zoo Sprouts!

The Houston Zoo values connecting kids to the natural world. We understand how important it is, when selecting a program, to consider a child’s developmental milestones. For this reason, our professional educators have three tailored tracks for your child to discover our Zoo and its amazing animals.
 

ALL ZOO SPROUTS! PROGRAMS:
ZOO MEMBERS - $15 PER PERSON
NON-MEMBERS - $35 PER PERSON

 

Special Edition

Special Edition Zoo Sprouts: Playful Pals

For Valentine’s Day, come spend some quality time with your little one as we travel through the zoo, discovering how different animal species happily live alongside each other. After, we will head back to our outdoor classroom where you can create your very own Valentine for a Houston Zoo Animal!

18-23 Months on February 14 from 10:00 to 11:00 am 

2-3 Years on February 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 am

4-5 Years on February 15 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

 

18 to 23 Months

Thursdays & Saturdays, 9:30–10:30am

Be sure to allow plenty of time for parking and arrival on Saturdays.

Begin your journey into nature! This program is designed specifically for 18 to 23-month-olds and their favorite adult to spend time connecting with the natural world and each other. We will explore the day to day lives of our animals while giving children the opportunity to discover their environment. This program includes activities intended to develop fine motor skills, and will also feature the chance to meet and touch animals up close in each class.

Zoo Sprouts! Events (18 to 23 Months) / All Events ›

Zoo Sprouts! Beautiful Birds! (18-23 month olds)

Thursday, February 7 or Saturday, February 9 (8:00-9:00 AM)

Zoo Sprouts! Brawny Bears! (18-23 month olds)

Thursday, March 7 or Saturday, March 9 (9:30 to 10:30 am)

Zoo Sprouts! Toddling Tortoises! (18-23 month olds)

Thursday, April 4 or Saturday, April 6 (9:30 to 10:30)

2 to 3 Years

Mondays & Saturdays, 9:30–10:30am

Be sure to allow plenty of time for parking and arrival on Saturdays.

Continue the nature adventure here! Journey with our education staff and other Sprouts with their favorite adult as we explore the zoo. From the hands-on activities and meet and greets with some of our animal ambassadors, this program is designed specifically for 2 to 3 year olds. Let the adventure begin!

Zoo Sprouts! Events (2 to 3 Years) / All Events ›

Zoo Sprouts! Enormous Elephants! (2-3 year olds)

Monday and Saturday Classes Are Sold Out

Zoo Sprouts! Super Snakes! (2-3 year olds)

Monday, March 11 or Saturday, March 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Zoo Sprouts! Terrific Tigers! (2-3 year olds)

Monday and Saturday Classes Are Sold Out

4 to 5 Years

Saturdays, 9:30–10:30am

Be sure to allow plenty of time for parking and arrival on Saturdays.

Set out on an expedition to uncover how some of our animals interact with their environment and then see if you can act just like them! In this program, 4 to 5-year-old children along with their favorite adults will learn the insides and out of some of our Zoo animals. Come interact with the natural world, play together and experience our animals.

Zoo Sprouts! Events (4 to 5 Months) / All Events ›

Twilight Safari: The Bear Necessities
(4-6 year olds) SOLD OUT!

Friday, January 25, 2019 @ 6:30-8pm

Zoo Sprouts! Chipper Chimps! (4-5 year olds)

Saturday, January 26
9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m

Zoo Sprouts! Jumping Jaguars! (4-5 year olds)

Saturday, February 23
9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m

Twilight Safari: Paws & Claws
(4-6 year olds)

Saturday, March 9, 2019 @ 6:30-8pm

Zoo Sprouts! Leaping Lemurs! (4-5 year olds)

Saturday, March 23
9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m

Zoo Sprouts! Lively Lizards! (4-5 year olds)

Saturday, April 20
9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m

Exploration Checklist:

Clothing

Zoo Sprouts! is all about exploration! Sometimes we get a little dirty, so make sure you and your child wear clothes that can get messy, or bring a change of clothes.

Age Appropriate

Siblings are welcome in any class for an additional fee, however, please keep in mind that activities are geared toward children of the program’s age group and may not contain age-appropriate activities for children outside that range.

Weather

Zoo Sprouts! love all types of weather and programs will take place rain or shine! However, if there is inclement weather and the class must be canceled, individuals will be contacted directly and a full refund will be issued.

Cancellations

We understand that sometimes unexpected things occur. Guests who provide a written notice of cancellation to education@houstonzoo.org on or before one week (7 days) prior to the program date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after this date.

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