Class Size and Safety Information: Classes are limited to 20 participants and held indoors, with certain activities and zoo walks held outdoors. Please note, parent/guardian and unregistered friend/sibling attendance is not permitted.
Program Details:
The theme for February vacation week is Zoo Quest! Team up for a wild week of stories, trivia and animal-inspired challenges. Quests will put your skills and knowledge to the test as participants work in teams to learn about a new topic every day, solve puzzles and complete challenges.
Time: 9:00 a.m -3:00 p.m.
Monday (2/16): Dinosaurs and their Prehistoric Planet
Step into the past to learn more about the animals who have inspired stories and scientific discoveries. Learn about scientific theories inspired by the prehistoric world and discover if dinosaurs really are a thing of the past.
Tuesday (2/17): Creatures of the Night
Learn about the special adaptations of nocturnal and crepuscular animals that allow them to survive and thrive in the dark.
Wednesday (2/18): Species Superpowers
From super senses to master builders, animals have many different “superpowers” that help them survive in their habitat, even in extreme conditions. Learn about and explore the different ways animals use these superpowers to their advantage.
Thursday (2/19): Creature Quest
Embark on a creature quest guided and inspired by some of our favorite famous wildlife icons. Let’s learn about the great work that's happening around the world to protect our wild animal friends.
Friday (2/20): Trait Trackers
From physical traits like patterns, colors and sizes to behavioral traits like instincts, learn more about what animals inherit from their parents, and how traits help them survive.
Price:
- Members: $75
- Non-members: $85
Ages & Capacity:
- Ages 6-8
- Up to 20 participants per day
Extended Care:
- Morning care: Drop off between 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
- After care: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Call upon arrival to pick up
Cost: $20 for morning care, $20 for after care
Lunch (Franklin Park Zoo Only): Lunch is available for purchase during each day of vacation week! Lunch purchase is completely optional. If you choose not to purchase lunch for your child on a given day, you’ll be asked to send them with lunch.