New Opportunities
Special Edition Zoo Sprouts: For the Love of Green
Head over to the Houston Zoo with your little leprechaun as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with everything green. From strikingly neon green fish to sloths and birds who live in lush green spaces, join with other Sprouts as we discover why we love the color green!
18 to 23 Months on March 24 from 1:00 to 2:00 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.
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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!
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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.
