Little Learners
Our Fall program will be held in person at the Zoo on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:30 – 11 a.m. Choose from the most convenient day for your little learner!
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General information
Our littlest learners enjoy both classroom activities and lessons and outdoor exploration!
Eligibility
Open to children ages 2.5 – 4 years old
Session 1 (9/22-10/24/26)
Session 1 will cover animals starting with the letters A-E
Session 2 (11/3-12/12/26)
Session 2 will cover animals starting with the letters F-J
Location
Little Learners Cabin, Exploration Zone
Price
Cost: $175.00 per camper; $150.00 for members each 5 week session
Member discounts
Use code MEMLLFALL at check out for $25 off
About the program
Registered families will receive information about the animal facts that will be presented.
- Introduction to the Letter of the Day
- Presentation and games of animals at the Zoo that start with the letter
- Fun facts and interesting information about that animal
- Meet and Greet with some of our resident animals, either in the Cabin or on a walk.
Interactive content might include:
- Singing songs, Playing games, Animal Movements and Stretches that participants can try at home
- Art and science activities
Registered families will receive a thank you email, with a quick survey link for participation feedback, and a PDF of an art/science activity they can do at home to extend the lesson about the letter and animal of the day.
Session 1
September 22 – October 24, 2026
Session 1 will cover animals starting with the letters A through E, sign up for a full 5-week session!
| Tuesdays | Thursdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|
| September 22 A is for Armadillo | September 24 A is for Armadillo | September 26 A is for Armadillo |
| September 29 B is for Bugs | October 1 B is for Bugs | October 3 B is for Bugs |
| October 6 C is for Chinchilla | October 8 C is for Chinchilla | October 10 C is for Chinchilla |
| October 13 D is for Donkey | October 15 D is for Donkey | October 17 D is for Donkey |
| October 20 E is for Eagle | October 22 E is for Eagle | October 24 E is for Eagle |
Session 2
November 3 – December 12, 2026
Session 2 will cover animals starting with the letters F through J, sign up for a full 5-week session!
| Tuesdays | Thursdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|
| November 3 F is for Frog | November 5 F is for Frog | November 7 F is for Frog |
| November 10 G is for Gardens | November 12 G is for Gardens | November 15 G is for Gardens |
| November 17 H is for Hedgehog | November 19 H is for Hedgehog | November 21 H is for Hedgehog |
| *No classes November 24-29 | *No classes November 24-29 | *No classes November 24-29 |
| December 1 I is for Ibis | December 3 I is for Ibis | December 5 I is for Ibis |
| December 8 J is for Jellyfish | December 10 J is for Jellyfish | December 12 J is for Jellyfish |
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