Homeschool Programs

Summer Homeschool Single Classes

Students must be 5 years and older (recommend for up to 13). This is a drop off program. Class is 90 minutes. Students may bring water but please refrain from bringing snacks. Classes will be visiting zoo exhibits outdoors so dress appropriately. Pre-registration is required.

Cost per student
Members: $15
Non-members: $20
Does not include zoo admission for families.

Reptiles
July 20, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
July 22, 10:30 a.m. - noon
July 22, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Animal Sports
Aug. 11,  1:30 - 3 p.m.
Aug. 12, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. - noon

2026-2027 Homeschool Series

2026-2027 Series: Animals Fact or Fiction?
(Ages 5-10)

$125 per child for members / $155 per child for non-members

Are hippos more dangerous than sharks? Do frogs actually drink through their skin? Sometimes fact really is stranger than fiction! During this 7-part series we will explore amazing (and sometimes unbelievable) theories about animals to determine if they are fact or fiction! Throughout the program students will be exposed to the scientific process through fun activities, lessons, and meeting live animals up close. This three-season program begins in Sep. 2026 and runs through Apr. 2027 (excluding Jan.) Enrolled students will have the option of presenting at a project fair in early May (two dates available). Program participants should sign up for a class session by their closest age at time of registration. Students must be 5 years old by September 15th to participate in the 2026-2027 program.

Programs meet for a single 90-minute class session on the dates listed below once a month. Students sign up into classes of similar age listed on the registration. Choose between morning (10:30 a.m. - noon) or afternoon (1:30 - 3 p.m.) sessions and day of the week (Wed., Thurs., or Fri.). Your sign-up for September will serve as your registration for the entire year and you will attend at that same time and day of the week for the rest of the series. The homeschool program is a drop-off program.

Dates and topics:
Sept. 9, 10, 11: Invertebrate Inaccuracies
Oct. 7, 8, 9: Perplexing Primates
Nov. 11, 12, 13: “Slithery” Secrets
Dec. 9, 10, 11: Mysteries of the Deep
Feb. 10, 11, 12: “Cold” Cases
March 10, 11, 12: “Flights” of Fancy
April 7, 8, 9: “Tall” Tales
Choose May 5 (p.m.) OR May 6 (a.m.): Final Project Fair

Single class packages not available for the school-year homeschool series. For questions or more information, call the education department at 419-385-5721 ext. 2049 or complete the form below.

2026-2027 Series- Zoology: Animal HEALTH
(Ages 11-14)

$155 per child for members / $195 per child for non-members

This class is designed for students ages 11-14 and will explore various topics in zoology with an emphasis on exposure to zoology careers. Students will get up-close with animal ambassadors, complete STEM projects and activities and get unique experiences behind the scenes of the zoo. Zoology: Animal Health is suitable for both returning zoology students and new zoology students! This three-season program begins in Sep. 2026 and runs through Apr. 2027 (excluding Jan.) Enrolled students will have the option of presenting at a project fair in early May (two dates available). Students must be 11 years old by September 15th to participate in the 2026-2027 program.

Programs meet for a single two hour class session at a consistent day of the week once a month on the dates listed below. Choose between morning (10 a.m. – noon) or afternoon (1– 3 p.m.) sessions and day of the week (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., or Fri.). Your registration for the Sept. class will serve as your registration for the entire series.

Dates and topics:
Sept. 8, 9, 10, 11, 14: Dental Health
Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: Cardiology (heart/circulation)
Nov. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13: Diet and Nutrition
Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: Pulmonology (respiration)
Feb. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: Animal Behavior Science
March 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: Osteology (bones/skeletons)
April 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: Dermatology (coverings)
Choose May 5 (p.m.) OR May 6 (a.m.): Final Project Fair

Single class packages not available for homeschool series. For questions or more information, call the education department at 419-385-5721 ext. 2049 or complete the form below.