During these programs, children learn through play with their favorite play partner: you! Artists, nature educators, and early childhood specialists planned these programs from the same principles used to design Hamill Family Play Zoo, which connects children and their families to wildlife and nature.
An additional reminder about the family classes-only those registered for the class may attend. It is not possible to have additional children (this includes infants) and/or adults attend with you and your child. There is no adult seating so we are not able to accommodate visitors during the time the class meets in the class space. Once the park has opened for the day, at the scheduled opening time, other members of your party are welcome after paying admission fees, to visit in the park during this time and then join the class when we go out into the zoo to visit an exhibit. If you are not able to come with your child for a session, any other adult may attend with the child.
Members, please note the following:
- Only those listed on your membership qualify for the member price.
- In order to receive the member price, all memberships must be current at the time of registration. We will not be able to issue refunds for the member price once you have registered for a program.
Winter 2013 Bear Necessities
Ages 4-6 (w 1 adult)
Find out what the bears at Brookfield Zoo are up to! You'll play,create and take a hike out in the woods. Dress warmly for time outside, then be ready to get cozy with hot cocoa and a story.
Dates: April 6 or 7
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Location: TBA
Parking: South Gate parking lot
Winter 2013 Rain Forest Friends
Ages 3-5 with 1 Adult
Become part of out junior research team to find out who lives in The Fragile Rain Forest. Use sight, sound and smell to discover some amazing animals.
Dates: 3/23 or 3/24
Time: 10:00-11:30 am (correct time)
Location: Education Trailer
Parking: South Gate lot