Join us for an opportunity for family bonding, learning, and having fun at Mesker Park Zoo! ZooLittles is an educational program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) at the Zoo. During a ZooLittles session, you and your little learner will connect with animals and the natural world through play, storytelling, crafts, animal visits, and other hands-on activities!
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SESSIONS SPRING 2025*
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Schedule
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Meeting Location
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Theme
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Description
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April 5 (Saturday)
10:00 am
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Event Tent (By Family Garden)
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Animal Hide and Seek
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Learners will identify animal species that use camouflage to stay protected from predators.
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April 16 (Wednesday)
2:30 pm
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Amazonia Research Station
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Swimming Safari
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Learners will dive into exploring animals that call the water home.
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April 21 (Monday)
2:30 pm
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Event Tent (By Family Garden)
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Earth's Helpers
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Learners will uncover the importance of ‘unusual’ animals and how they help the Earth.
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REGISTRATION
- Parents can register their child for one session or multiple sessions in April.
- 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 sessions your learner wishes to attend!
HOURS
- Saturday April 5th 10:00am – 11:00am Meet in Event Tent. From the entrance, enter the path to the right and walk past the Amazonia rainforest, past the wolves, and you will find the Family Garden on your right before the Event Tent on the large hill.
- Wednesday April 16th 2:30pm-3:30pm Meet in Research Station. From the entrance, enter the path to the right and enter the Amazonia rainforest, into the room on the left just past the monkey exhibit.
- Monday April 21st 2:30pm-3:30pm Meet in Event Tent. From the entrance, enter the path to the right and walk past the Amazonia rainforest, past the wolves, and you will find the Family Garden on your right before the Event Tent on the large hill.
RATES
- $20 and includes all activity supplies for the program. There is no program fee for adult caregivers and additional children under 2. Program fees are paid online at the time of registration.
- This program fee is in addition to Zoo admission, which is free to members. A year-round family membership is $75.
LOCATION
- The ZooLittles program will meet at the location listed above and will move to other parts of the zoo to accomplish the themed activities planned. You can call ahead and ask Education for updates on location.
WEATHER
- In the case of rain, we will announce an alternate location at the front gate.
- Cancellation is also 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. We recommend program participants wear play clothes and closed-toed shoes. As we will be outdoors, we do suggest bringing sunscreen and water.
Direct questions to 812-435-0809, education@meskerparkzoo.com, or to the front gate 812-435-6143.
Program Zoolittles Series (EZS)
Saturday April 5
10:00 AM
11:00 AM