These 30-45 minute programs enhance any visit to the Zoo. With many topics to choose from, give your group a chance to meet some animals up close!

Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.

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Our Ed-Zoo-Cational Combo includes a 45 minute class on a topic  of your choice with live animals, as well as a personal guide through the Zoo to tell you about the animals and answer your questions.  This program lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.

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Our tours include a 45 minute personal guide through the Zoo to tell you about the animals and answer your questions.

Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.

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Come and learn about Peoria Zoo! This adult only series will focus on what makes Peoria Zoo a world class zoo experience. Learn about our past, our efforts today, and our bright future. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Attend each class in the series, classes offered; January 18, February 15, March 15 and April 19

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Bring your grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and kids of all ages to learn about animal families while spending time with your own! We will explore different animal family dynamics through activities, crafts, and games. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Attend both classes in the series; the classes are offered on February 14-Mobs, Pods, and Prides (Mammal Families) and April 11-Parliaments, Flocks, and Murders (Bird Families).

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Explore the alphabet at the Zoo- join us answer look at the animal world from A to Z. Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

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Explore the alphabet at the Zoo- join us answer look at the animal world from A to Z. Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

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Growing up is hard!

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Classes will usually be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) and will run simultaneously. Parents are welcome but not required.

Home School classes are running August 13, September 10, November 12, and December 10.

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Explore the alphabet at the Zoo- join us answer look at the animal world from A to Z. Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

This class is offered Saturday, September 13 and Thursday, September 18 at 10:00 am.

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Explore the alphabet at the Zoo- join us answer look at the animal world from A to Z. Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

This class is offered Saturday, October 4 and Thursday, October 16 at 10:00 am.

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Explore the alphabet at the Zoo- join us answer look at the animal world from A to Z. Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

This class is offered Saturday, November 8 and Thursday November 20 at 10:00 am.

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Smells not included!

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Classes will usually be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) and will run simultaneously. Parents are welcome but not required.

Home School classes are running August 13, September 10, November 12, and December 10.

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“Cold blooded and Cool”

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Classes will usually be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) and will run simultaneously. Parents are welcome but not required.

Home School classes are running August 13, September 10, November 12, and December 10.

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Explore the alphabet at the Zoo- join us answer look at the animal world from A to Z. Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

This class is offered Saturday, December 13 and Thursday December 18 at 10:00 am.

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Join us as we learn about habitats and travel the globe.  Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, January 10 and Thursday, January 15 at 10:00 am.

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Come and learn about Peoria Zoo! This adult only series will focus on what makes Peoria Zoo a world class zoo experience. Learn about our past, our efforts today, and our bright future. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Attend each class in the series, classes offered; January 18, February 15, March 15 and April 19

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Join us as we learn about habitats and travel the globe.  Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, February 7 and Thursday, February 19 at 10:00 am.

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Come and learn about Peoria Zoo! This adult only series will focus on what makes Peoria Zoo a world class zoo experience. Learn about our past, our efforts today, and our bright future. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Attend each class in the series, classes offered; January 18, February 15, March 15 and April 19

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Join us as we learn about habitats and travel the globe.  Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, March 7 and Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 am.

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If I ran the Zoo!

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running January 14, February 11, March 11, and April 8.

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Bring your grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and kids of all ages to learn about animal families while spending time with your own! We will explore different animal family dynamics through activities, crafts, and games. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Attend both classes in the series; the classes are offered on February 14-Mobs, Pods, and Prides (Mammal Families) and April 11-Parliaments, Flocks, and Murders (Bird Families).

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Join us as we learn about habitats and travel the globe.  Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, April 11 and Thursday, April 16 at 10:00 am.

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Come and learn about Peoria Zoo! This adult only series will focus on what makes Peoria Zoo a world class zoo experience. Learn about our past, our efforts today, and our bright future. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

Attend each class in the series, classes offered; January 18, February 15, March 15 and April 19

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Join us as we learn about habitats and travel the globe.  Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, August 8 and Thursday, August 16 at 10:00 am.

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The SCIENCE behind Lemurs.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running August 25, September 29, November 24 and December 15.

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Join us as we learn about habitats and travel the globe.  Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, September 12 and Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 am.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running September 29, October 27, November 24, and December 15.

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Join us as we learn about habitats and travel the globe.  Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and stories, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, October 3 and Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 am.

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Instructors: Zoo & Botanical Garden Staff

Within nature, there are many spooky creatures and seriously dangerous, even frightening, plants. In the spirit of Howl-Zoo-Ween and the Chrysanthemum Show “The Nightmare before Christmas”, we will explore sensationally spooky creatures and beautiful but dangerous plants. The class will be held at the new Tropics classroom at the Zoo (use the old Zoo entrance).  Halloween fun for the whole family! Spooky snacks will be served!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running September 29, October 27, November 24, and December 15.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, November 14 and Thursday, November 19 at 10:00 am.

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Can you Hear me Know? (Animal Communication)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, December 12 and Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 am.

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Ocean Science

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running December 9, January 13, February 10, and March 9.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, January 9 and Thursday, January 14 at 10:00 am.

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Animal Resolutions

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running December 15, January 26, February 23 and March 22.

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Animal Valentines

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running December 9, January 13, February 10, and March 9.

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Polar Bears

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running December 15, January 26, February 23 and March 22.

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Walk on the WILD Side (Native Animals)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running December 9, January 13, February 10, and March 9.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday, March 12 and Thursday, March 17 at 10:00 am.

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Butterflies

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running December 15, January 26, February 23 and March 22.

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It’s Easy Being Green (Earth Day Celebration)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running December 9, January 13, February 10, March 9, and April 6.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Thursday, April 14 at 10:00 am.

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Discover the many signs in the plant and animal worlds that Spring is just around the corner.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Classes is co-taught by Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo Education Staffs.

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NO ZOO TOTS CLASSES SCHEDULED May-July.
Zoo TOTS classes will resume in August.

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NO HOME SCHOOL CLASSES SCHEDULED May-July.
Home School classes will resume in August.

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The SCIENCE behind Animal ESP (Animal Amazing Senses).

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running August 10 and September 14.

There was a misprint in the June “Zootales” Newsletter, we apologize for any confusion.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday August 13th  or  Thursday, August 18th   at 10:00 am.

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Animals DOWN of the FARM.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running August 30, and September 27.

There was a misprint in the June “Zootales” Newsletter, we apologize for any confusion.

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Dinner or Diner (Food Chain).

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running August 10 and September 14.

There was a misprint in the June “Zootales” Newsletter, we apologize for any confusion.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday September 10th  or  Thursday, September 15th   at 10:00 am.

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The Science behind Giraffes.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running August 30, and September 27.

There was a misprint in the June “Zootales” Newsletter, we apologize for any confusion.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Saturday October 15th  or  Thursday, October 20th at 10:00 am.

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Animals that go Bump in the Night.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running October 25th , November 22nd and December 20th

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Metamorphosis

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running November 9th and December 7th.

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Domesticated vs. WILD

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running October 25th , November 22nd and December 20th

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Rainforests

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running October 25th , November 22nd and December 20th

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Home School (Formal) Inspired by Animals

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running Feb 8th, Mar 8th, April 5th.

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Home School (Zoo and Garden)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Classes is co-taught by Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo Education Staffs.
Zoo / Garden Home School Classes are offered on Feb 23rd, Mar 23rd, and Apr 27th.

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1. Home School (Informal)- Pachyderms 

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running Feb 28th, Mar 28th, Apr 25th.

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Home School (Formal) Where Do I Belong (animal classification)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running Feb 8th, Mar 8th, April 5th.

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Home School (Zoo and Garden)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Classes is co-taught by Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo Education Staffs.
Zoo / Garden Home School Classes are offered on Feb 23rd, Mar 23rd, and Apr 27th.

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1. Home School (Informal)- Who Left That? (animal tracks, sheds, & more) 

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running Feb 28th, Mar 28th, Apr 25th.

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Home School (Formal) Lakes, Ponds and Streams

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running Feb 8th, Mar 8th, April 5th.

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1. Home School (Informal)- Around the World in 90 minutes

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running Feb 28th, Mar 28th, Apr 25th.

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Home School (Zoo and Garden)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Classes is co-taught by Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo Education Staffs.
Zoo / Garden Home School Classes are offered on Feb 23rd, Mar 23rd, and Apr 27th.

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running August 9th, and September 13th.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Thursday, Aug 17th at 10:00 am.

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1. Down Under in Australia

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running April 28 August 29th and September 26th .

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Animal Architects

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running August 9th, and September 13th.

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Through up-close animal encounters, crafts, and beloved children’s books, you and your child can explore the amazing world of animals.

Registration is required.

This class is offered Thursday, Sept 21 at 10:00 am.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Home School (Zoo and Garden)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Classes is co-taught by Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo Education Staffs.
Zoo / Garden Home School Classes are offered on Feb 22nd and Mar 22nd.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Home School (Zoo and Garden)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Classes is co-taught by Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo Education Staffs.
Zoo / Garden Home School Classes are offered on Feb 22nd and Mar 22nd.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $6/member, $12/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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What’s going on at the Zoo?

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $7/member, $14/non-member.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running November 9th and December 7th.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $7/member, $14/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running Jan 29, Feb  26, Mar 26, Apr 30.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $7/member, $14/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running January 29, February 26, March 26, and April 30.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Formal Home School classes are running Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $7/member, $14/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running January 29, February 26, March 26, and April 30.

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $7/member, $14/non-member. Formal Home School classes are running January 9, February 13, March 13, and April 10.

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Animal Enrichment

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $7/member, $14/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 26 and Apr 30

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MINI-CAMP for Homeschoolers
No need to take the summer off from Peoria Zoo Homeschool! This camp is designed for Homeschool children to explore the animal world and bridge the summer gap between Homeschool classes! Each day will be a different topic to explore!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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The SCIENCE behind zoo scene investigation.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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The Amazing Amazon

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Gather and Store (Getting Ready for Winter)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Ungulates

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience! 

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience! 

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

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Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

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The SCIENCE behind animal movement.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments, crafts and more! Each month is a new topic designed to help meet state standards and ignite a love of animals in young learners.  Parents are welcome to attend for a fee.  For students 5-13 years old.

Home School classes are running January 11, February 8, March 8 and April 12.

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Weird Animal Families

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments, crafts and more! Each month is a new topic designed to help meet state standards and ignite a love of animals in young learners.  Parents are welcome to attend for a fee.  For students 5-13 years old.

Home School classes are running January 11, February 8, March 8 and April 12.

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Animals That Go Bump in the Night

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments, crafts and more! Each month is a new topic designed to help meet state standards and ignite a love of animals in young learners.  Parents are welcome to attend for a fee.  For students 5-13 years old.

Home School classes are running January 11, February 8, March 8 and April 12.

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Earth Day

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments, crafts and more! Each month is a new topic designed to help meet state standards and ignite a love of animals in young learners.  Parents are welcome to attend for a fee.  For students 5-13 years old.

Home School classes are running January 11, February 8, March 8 and April 12.

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Homeschool Classes

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments, crafts and more! Each month is a new topic designed to help meet state standards and ignite a love of animals in young learners.  Parents are welcome to attend for a fee.  For students 5-13 years old.

Home School classes are running March 13, April 10

2024 Dates and Topics

March 13 – Frog Watch
Our amphibian friends need our help!  We’ll discuss why and how we can offer aid to these incredible creatures.

April 10 – Sherlock Bones
We’ll learn all about how bones give support and protection.  We’ll do some sleuthing as we try to identify various animal bones.

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Let’s get back to nature together! Nature based crafts, activities, takeaways, and more!  Join our Peoria Zoo Family Nature Club! Family Nature Club is a program for all ages!  This program is designed for parents and children to explore the natural world together.

Family Nature Club Programs are running   March 23, April 13, April 27

March 23 – Spring is Here!
Warmer temperatures are just around the corner.  Let’s take a look to see what our animal friends are doing to get ready for a busy summer season.

April 13 – Earth Day Can Be Every Day!
We’ll learn all about the easy ways we can help our planet and the wonderful animals that call it home.

April 27 – Flowers and Pollinators
The bees will be buzzing!  Let’s take a look at all of the incredible pollinators and the ways that we can help them.

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