Preschool

CUB CLUB : Ages 15 months to 2 years with one parent

Offered on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, 9:30-10:30 AM
February 20 – May 24, 2013*

Little ones and their parent participate in a 1-hour class which includes hands-on activities, interactive songs, live education animals, take home craft ideas, and active Zoo tours! Each week focuses on a new topic. Pre-registration is required.

Enroll in the 13-week series or individual classes. Registration is limited to 1 adult per child. Class size is 18 students. Registration forms and any requests for changes in enrollment must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of class.

Member price: $13/class or $156/series
Non-member price: $15/class or $182/series

Spring 2013 Cub Club Topics

Feb 20, 21, 22         “Fancy Fliers” (Birds & Birds’ Landing)
Feb 27, 28, Mar 1   “Bog Life” (Alligators & Amphibians)
Mar 6, 7, 8              ”Aquarium Antics” (Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park – Sharks, Stingrays & Turtles)
Mar 20, 21, 22        “River Rompers” (Otters & Marine Toad)
Mar 27, 28, 29        ”Chicks & Bunnies” (Children’s Zoo – Chickens, Goats & Pigs) – Friday Sold Out!
Apr 3, 4, 5               ”Meerkat Mob” (Meerkats & Fennec Fox)
Apr 10, 11, 12          ”Pouch Pals (Marsupials – Koalas, Kangaroos & Opossum)
Apr 17, 18, 19          “Paws in Danger” (Endangered Species – Chinchilla & Cheetah)
Apr 24, 25, 26         ”Giants of the Forest” (Gorilla, Crocodiles & Sloth)
May 1, 2, 3              ”Patterns on Parade” (Porcupine & Giraffes)
May 8, 9, 10           ”Nature Nurtures” (Penguins & Elephants) Friday Sold Out!
May 15, 16, 17         “Animal Art” (Chimpanzee & ‘Artistic Animals’) Friday Sold Out!
May 22, 23, 24      “Groovin’ Galaps” (Galapagos Tortoise & Radiated Tortoise)

*No class will be held March 13-15 (Spring Break)

NATURE TYKES: Ages 3 to young 4 year olds

Offered on Thursday, 12:30-3:30 PM
February 21 – May 23, 2013*

Threes and young fours blossom in our Nature Tykes Preschool program! Classes include live education animal visitors, interactive songs, animal stories, games, art projects, math and literacy activities, Zoo tours, and group discussions. Each week focuses on a new topic. Pre-registration required.

Certified teachers provide a complete early childhood curriculum based on Texas TEKS, NAEYC curriculum guidelines, and goals of the Council for Environmental Education. Children will develop skills in language, literacy, phonemic awareness, creative arts, problem solving, critical thinking, mathematical skills, scientific thinking and observation, and cooperation and social skills.

Enroll in the 13-week series or individual classes. Class size is 18 students with 2 teachers. Registration forms and any requests for changes in enrollment must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of class.

Member price: $23/class or $273/series
Non-member price: $25/class or $299/series

Spring 2013 Nature Tykes Topics
Feb 21: “Beaks & Bills” (Birds & Birds’ Landing)
Feb 28: “Animal Invaders” (Mongoose, Goats & Marine Toad)

Mar 7:    ”Marine Mania” (Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park – Sharks, Stingrays & Turtles)
Mar 21:   “Treetop Tamarins” (Sloth & Tamarins)
Mar 28: ”Hog Wild” (Warthogs, Pigs & Porcupine)
Apr 4:     ”Mountain Climbers” (Chinchilla & Monorail Safari Animals)
Apr 11:    ”Water Lovers” (Penguins, Flamingos & Otters)
Apr 18:    “Celebrate Nature” (Radiated Tortoise & Nature Trail)
Apr 25:   ”Giant Herbivores” (Giant Flemish Rabbit & Giraffes)
May 2:    ”Shell Troupers” (Galapagos Tortoise & Armadillos)
May 9:    “Animal Moms” (Alligators & Crocodiles)
May 16: “Decomposers” (Hedgehog & Bug U!)
May 23: “My Favorite Animal” (Fennec Fox & Children’s Zoo Pony Ride)

*No class will be held March 14 (Spring Break)

A-ZOO PRESCHOOL SAFARI: Ages 4 to young 5 year olds

Offered on Friday, 12:30-3:30 PM
February 22 – May 24, 2013*

Travel through the animal alphabet during our popular “A to Zoo Preschool Safari” for 4 and young 5-year olds. Instructors lead an interactive class including live educational animals, Zoo tours, animal stories, games, art projects, math and literacy activities, and group discussions. Each week focuses on a new topic. Pre-registration required.

This program is taught by certified teachers and provides a well-rounded early learning curriculum based on Texas TEKS, NAEYC curriculum guidelines, and goals of the Council for Environmental Education. Children will develop skills in language, literacy, phonemic awareness, creative arts, problem solving, critical thinking, mathematical skills, scientific thinking and observation, and cooperation and social skills.

Member price: $23/class or $273/series
Non-member price: $25/class or $299/series

Spring 2013 A-Zoo Preschool Safari Topics
Feb 22: “N-Nocturnal Critters” (Armadillo & Bobcat)
Mar 1: “O- Otters & Owls” (Otters & Owls)

Mar 8:    ”P-Plunge Into The Aquarium” (Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park – Sharks, Stingrays & Turtles)
Mar 22:   “Q-Quick & Quiet Animals” (Porcupine & Tigers)
Mar 29: ”R-Roosters & Rabbits” (Chickens & Rabbits)
Apr 5:     ”S-Snake Friends” (Reptiles)
Apr 12:    ”T-Turtle or Tortoise?” (Aldabra & Radiated Tortoises)
Apr 19:    “U-Underground World” (Naked Mole Rat & Tarantulas)
Apr 26:   ”V-Voracious Vultures” (Vultures & Cockroaches)
May 3:    “W-Warthogs & Wiggly Worms” (Warthogs & Worms)
May 10:   ”X- X Out Extinction” (Endangered Species Carousel Ride & Chincillas)
May 17: “Y-Yummy & Yucky” (Sloth & Predator Show)
May 24: “Z-Zebras & Zookeepers” (Zebras, Fennec Fox & Zookeeper Talk)

*No class will be held March 15 (Spring Break)

ANIMAL SAFETY AND HANDLING
Schedule changes may occur without notice. To ensure the safety of our animals, we cannot guarantee any individual animal nor class of animals. Just like people, animals sometimes have a bad day or are sick and not available. In such an event, classes will still take place and an appropriate alternative animal may be featured. There may be opportunities for children to safely touch selected educational animals in the classroom. Please note, however, the final decision will be at the sole discretion of the animal handler and based on many factors including animal safety, group size, and behavior.

Our Early Childhood slots are limited and fill quickly, contact us today for more information! Registration forms are processed in the order they are received with payment and can be submitted via e-mail, fax, or postal mail. We require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice for enrollment, cancellation or rescheduling. For more information, email education@dallaszoo.com or call 469-554-7300. Hurry, spaces are limited!

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Please note: The Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park reserves the right to cancel any program for reasons we deem appropriate. Programs that have not met the minimum number of participants within two weeks of the scheduled program date may be cancelled. In the event that we cancel your program, a full refund will be issued and individuals will be contacted directly. You will be notified within five (5) working days of receipt of your registration if the program for which you registered for is full. If you cancel a program with the Dallas Zoo or Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, a program credit may be issued based on circumstance. The credit may be used for any education program or camp at the Dallas Zoo or Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park. If you cancel enrollment due to topic and/or animal schedule changes, you will not receive a credit or refund. Any changes to your enrollment must be requested a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of class.