Spring 2026 Dates:

Series 1: Can Zoo Measure Up?

Part 1: 3/3 (Tuesday) or 3/7 (Saturday)

·  Animals Tall! - Immerse yourself in the immense lives of some of the largest animals in the world! You and your little explorer will have an elephant-astic time learning about gentle giants, colossal carnivores, and more. See the world through their eyes and discover what it’s like to tower over the animal kingdom!

§Part 2: 3/10 (Tuesday) or 3/14 (Saturday)

· And Animals Small! - It’s time to get tiny and peek into the pint-sized footprints of some of the smallest animals in the world! From tenrecs to insects, you and your little explorer will get to discover an axo-lotl about creatures small and smaller. It’s time to slow down and appreciate the smaller things in life!

                 Series 2: Animals A to Zoo

§Part 1: 4/1 (Wednesday) or 4/4 (Saturday)

·   Anteaters to Otters- Animals Tall! - Immerse yourself in the immense lives of some of the largest animals in the world! You and your little explorer will have an elephant-astic time learning about gentle giants, colossal carnivores, and more. See the world through their eyes and discover what it’s like to tower over the animal kingdom!

§Part 2: 4/8 (Wednesday) or 4/11 (Saturday)

·  Peccary to Zebras-  Calling all pondering penguins- Join us as we yak about the tail end of the alphabet! You and your little learner will do a vulture victory lap as you sound out rarely used letters and discover just how unique these characters and the animal names they create are!

Ages:

3-5

Registration: 

•  Parents can register their child for one or both series. Programs are offered on two separate days, with the same session offered both days. 
• All programs meet 10am-11am
• Tickets must be purchased online through our website. Registration is limited to 12 children per session.  An adult caregiver must stay with their child and should expect to participate.
• Registration is required for all series you wish to attend!

Rates:

•      $20 per session, which includes admission and all activity supplies for the program. There is no additional fee for adults and children under 2. Program fees are paid online at the time of registration.

Hours:

• 10am-11am

 Location: 

• The ZooLittles program will meet in the Kley Exhibit Hall, located on the top floor of Kley Memorial Hall next to the Komodo dragon habitat. You can call ahead and ask Education for updates on location.

Weather:

• As the Kley Exhibit Hall is indoors, the meeting location will not change in the case of rain.
• Cancellation is possible due to severe weather. Notifications will be sent out via email at least one hour prior to program start time. Programs canceled due to weather may be rescheduled for another time.
• Please dress for the weather, as we will be going outside to explore the zoo for part of the program, weather permitting. We recommend program participants wear play clothes and closed-toed shoes. As we will be outdoors part of the time, we also suggest bringing sunscreen and water.

Direct questions to 812-435-0808, education@meskerparkzoo.com, or to the front gate 812-435-6143.