Family Programs

The Greenville Zoo’s Education Department offers lively hands-on programs sure to engage your children.

Zoo Tots

Zoo Tots is designed for one parent and their toddler (ages two and three) and provides an opportunity to discover the fascinating world of animals. Classes are held in the Conservation Station and combine "on your own explore time" with a more structured "animal time." Snack and arts and craft time are also included. Programs are limited to 14 children and fill quickly, so register early!

Program Costs: $15 for Zoo Members; $25 for Non Members
Registration: Download the Registration Form.

Please note that Zoo Tots is designed for one parent and one toddler only. Siblings can be a distraction to other participants and the program.

Are you a Fan of the Orangutan?

Rainforests include many fascinating animals, including orangutans. Join us as we discover some of the other animals that share their world. Then take a walk to meet the Greenville Zoo's very own orangs - Mia, Chelsia and Baby Bob!

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
August 21, 2010 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds No
11:30-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds No
August 25, 2010 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds No
11:30-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes
August 28, 2010 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds No
11:30-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes

Bird Bonanza!

Discover why birds are a valuable treasure to the world they live in!

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
September 4, 2010 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am -12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes
September 18, 2010 10:30-11:15 pm 2 Year Olds No
11:30 am-12:15 pm 3 Year Olds No
September 22, 2010 10:30-11:15 am 2 Year Olds Yes
11:30 am -12:15 pm 3 Year Olds Yes

Saturday Safaris

Saturday Safaris meet in the Conservation Station and are designed to help children discover the fascinating world of animals. Children (ages 4-5 and 6-9) will meet to learn about animals through lessons with crafts, games and activities, trips into the zoo and animals in the classroom.

Our spring programs are complete. Saturday Safaris will return in the fall.

Program Costs: $15 for Zoo Members; $25 for Non Members
Registration: Download the Registration Form.

Wildlife Basics

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an animal? Where do they live? What do they eat? How do they survive? Inthisclasswewillmeeta fewanimalfriendsat the zoo and we will discuss their five basic needs for survivalandhowtheyachievethoseneeds. Joinusaswe take an amazing journey into a day in the life of an animal!

Date Time Age Space Still Available?
September 25, 2010 10 am - Noon Ages 4 and 5 No
2 pm - 4 pm Ages 6-8 Yes

Zoo Camp

Children ages 3-14 are invited to join us for all kinds of fun as they learn about animals and the wild places they live. Play games! Make crafts! See animals in the classroom! Take behind-the-scenes trips to areas like animals' dens and the zoo kitchen. But the fun doesn't stop there! Camps are held throughout the summer months. More info