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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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
