Homeschool Programs
New this year: Classes for 11-14 year olds offered in January, February and March!
Homeschool Tuesdays
The Greenville Zoo’s Education Department offers home school programs on a select Tuesday of each month for 5-7, 8-10,
and 11-14 year olds. Classes include animals in the classroom, trips into the zoo, keeper talks and much more.
Please note: Programs for 5-7 and 8-10 year olds begin at 9:30 a.m.; programs for 11-14 year olds begin at 12:30 p.m. All are 90 minutes in
length.
Please note: In January, age groups will be adjusted to 5-7 years olds, 8-10
year olds and 11-14 year olds.
January
Animal Behavior 101 (9:30 am to 11 a.m.)
Why do crickets chirp? How do lions hunt as a group? Where do ravens
learn to use tools? Spend the day exploring animal behavior- the
how and why animals do what they do- and conduct your own behavior
experiment!
Jan. 12, 2010: 5-7 years old; registration closes Dec. 29
Jan. 26, 2010: 8-10 years old; registration closes Jan. 12
Alien Invaders (12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Eek! Aliens have landed in South Carolina. You have seen them and
may not even know they were aliens. Let’s get together and find out
how to pick aliens out of a crowd, learn how to identify imposters and
how to help exterminate these alien invaders before they take over!
Jan. 26, 2010: 11-14 years old; registration closes Jan. 12
February
Herps (9:30 am to 11 a.m.)
Is that a reptile or an amphibian? Learning about the world of cold-blooded
reptiles and amphibians will help us to "keep our cool" when
we find them in our yards!
Feb. 16, 2010: 5-7 years old; registration closes Jan. 26
Feb. 23, 2010: 8-10 years old; registration closes Feb. 9
Careers with Animals (12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Exploring occupations involving wildlife and exotics. Join us as we examine
various types of careers with animals.
Feb. 23, 2010: 11-14 years old; registration closes Feb. 9
March
Earth Day is Every Day (9:30 am to 11 a.m.)
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day. We’ll talk about small changes we can
make at home that can have a big impact on the Earth.
March 9, 2010: 5-7 years old; registration closes Feb. 23
March 23, 2010: 8-10 years old; registration closes March 9
Endangered Means There’s Still Time... (12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
What does it mean for a species to be endangered and what is the role
of a zoo in its recovery? Learn about conservation efforts here and
abroad.
March 23, 2010: 11-14 years old; registration closes March 9