Never Too Early.

(Ages 3 to 5)

What a great way to introduce your youngster to the amazing animal kingdom! Our discovery classes will teach your child about a variety of animals and related topics through stories, crafts and up-close experiences. Class sizes are kept small to ensure that each child receives attention.

Class Schedules

Register for September

September

What's that smell?

Some people think the Zoo is smelly but there is a lot more behind that “special” aroma.  Come find out what your nose knows as we investigate these smells and the animals that are behind the fragrance!

Dates Day Session Time Member / NonMember Cost
Sept 9, 16, 23 Wednesday WSPreW 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Sept 10, 17, 24 Thursday WSPreT 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Sept 12, 19, 26 Saturday WSPreS 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
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Register for October

October

Spooky Safari

Take a different kind of safari and discover some of the spooky animals that hang out at the zoo. We will explore a variety of animals and learn about what makes them unique.  Come take a look and see why they are NOT so scary to the animal kingdom after all!

Dates Day Session Time Member / NonMember Cost
Oct 14, 21, 28 Wednesday SSPreW 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Oct 15, 22, 29 Thursday SSPreT 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Oct 17, 24, 31 Saturday SSPreS 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
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Register for November

November

Feast for the Beast

Go into the zoo and learn about what animals “feast” on to survive.  Let’s discover what many of the animals eat in the wild and make yummy enrichment treats for them to feast on here at the zoo.

Dates Day Session Time Member / NonMember Cost
Nov 4, 11, 18 Wednesday FBPreW 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Nov 5, 12, 19 Thursday FBPreT 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Nov 7, 14, 21 Saturday FBPreS 10-11 a.m. $35.75 / $45.75
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Register for December

December

There's "Snow" Place like the Zoo!

Join us as we look at our cold weather friends!  Let’s learn how our Zoo animals adjust to the chilly Colorado temperatures, how ice and snow affect their daily activities and find out who settles in for a long winter nap! 

Dates of Class Day Session Time Member / NonMember Cost
Dec 2, 9, 16 Wednesday TSPPreW 10a.m.-12p.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Dec 3, 10, 17 Thursday TSPPreT 10a.m.-12p.m. $35.75 / $45.75
Dec 5, 12, 19 Saturday TSPPreS 10a.m.-12p.m. $35.75 / $45.75
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Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.

Preschool Class Discounts

Sign up for two or more regular preschool classes—for one or more children—for big savings:

$5 off two classes
$10 off three classes
$15 off four classes