For 8-11 Year Olds
Act Wild for Wildlife and Wild Places!
Your 8-11 year old will explore, experience, and discover during these programs. Designed to foster your child's excitement in animals, the program combines live animal encounters with age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities.
New! Register Online
Who can participate?
- Children 8-11 years old.
- Adults are always welcome but need not accompany the child. (No Charge for adults.)
When are 8-11 year old programs available?
- Year round. See below for dates and topics.
How much are 8-11 year old programs?
- Sign up for individual classes, or for the entire series and save!
- Cost per Class: $12/ Member - $16/ Non-Member
- Cost per Series: $30/ Member - $42/ Non-Member
Where do 8-11 year old programs take place?
- Most occur in the Harold C. Schott Education Center. Confirmation materials will be received once you have registered.
Questions? Contact us at (513) 559-7767 or email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org
Fall Dates and Topics
| Topic | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| THE MOST EXTREME | From elephants to crocodiles, come discover some of the world’s most extreme animals. We’ll explore those animals that are the tallest, biggest, heaviest, quickest, and more! We’ll explore the Zoo looking for some “extreme” residents as well as meet a few up-close. |
8-9 Year Olds Sept. 17 or 22: 4:30-6 pm 10-11 Year Olds Sept. 11 or 25: 2:30-4 pm |
| SPOTLIGHT ON: BIRDS | Whether it’s an emperor penguin in the Antarctic or a flamingo in South America, birds are all over the world. Go globetrotting with us around the world as we examine the variety of birds that abound. We’ll also keep an eye out for any migrators heading south. |
8-9 Year Olds Oct. 15 or 20: 4:30-6 pm 10-11 Year Olds Oct. 19 or 23: 2:30-4 pm |
| POLAR OPPOSITES | If you think that polar bears like to eat penguins…think again! Discover the differences between the Arctic and the Antarctic as well as what animals call them home. Check out the Zoo for some cold weather animals and learn how they survive |
8-9 Year Olds Nov. 19 or 24: 4:30-6 pm 10-11 Year Olds Nov. 13 or 27: 2:30-4 pm |
New! Summer In-Depth Program for 8-11 Year Olds
Cost $12/Members and $16/Non-Members
| Topic | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IN DEPTH: DRAGONS! | Did you know that Komodo dragons kill their prey with a one-two punch of a venomous bite andtheir extremely sharp teeth? Or that Komodo dragons have the most complex venom delivery |
August 28: 10-11:30 am August 31: 4:30-6 pm |
New! Fall In-Depth Program for 8-11 Year Olds
Cost $12/Members and $16/Non-Members
| Topic | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IN DEPTH: ANTS! | Ants are some of the most extraordinary and socially complex animals on the planet! Ants although small are mighty in their defensive behaviors and sheer numbers! Their defensive behaviors range from the sharp oversized mandibles of the solider leaf cutter ant to formic acid spraying carpenter ants! Ants can have colonies made up of millions of individuals with different behaviors that collectively benefit the population. Join us for the complex world of ants! |
Nov. 6: 1-2:30 pm Nov. 23: 10-11:30 am |
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