Saturdays 10 a.m. to Noon

Fee: $40 per family group (Up to 5 members, adult or child, per family group. Children under 2 years are free). Additional family members will require another registration. All children must attend with an adult.

Stay-&-Play handstamps are available after the program for the balance of the day, if the Park & Zoo are open.

March

Family Fun: Family Paint – Saturday, March 15

An “Animal Art” class for the whole family. Food, music, live animal encounter & instruction while everyone creates a portrait of the star animal of the day. Snacks & beverages will be included.

April

Family Fun: Spring Fling – Saturday, April 19

Together we will celebrate the season of colorful growth & new beginnings with our “wild” friends.

May

Family Fun: Family Paint II – Saturday, May 10

This class is so popular, we offer it twice!

Fridays 10 – 11 a.m.

Fee per class: Fee: $27 members / $30 non-members per class*
*Pricing includes 1 child & 1 adult attendant

This class is designed to help you and your little one learn together in a zoo atmosphere.  We cover animal related topics as well as teach the basics, like ABC’s, counting, and general motor skills.  Through this experience, with you as a participating parent, your child will learn important classroom behaviors like sharing, listening, and following instructions. This is an adult & child combo class. 

This class has a new theme each week. Activities are designed to target 1 to 3 year-olds only.

Happy Hollow members receive a 10% discount on all classes with their membership number and coupon code: HHMEM

March

What is a Sea Cow? – Friday, March 7

Weren’t not talking about a milk cow standing in the ocean waves. We’re talking about a slow-swimming manatee that can grow to weigh as much as a small elephant!

Cool Chameleons – Friday, March 14

Chameleons can climb, camouflage & eat from a distance. Learn about these unique critters who like themselves just the way they are.

Surprising Shapes – Friday, March 21

Chickens are round & ferrets are tubes. Let’s practice our shapes by seeing the animals in a new way.

April

Counting Crows & Other Critters – Friday, April 4

High or low, we are counting crows & chickens & meerkats & so many other critters at the zoo. Join us as we practice our numbers & learn other animal fun facts.

Earth Day Exploration – Friday, April 18

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the animals & places we need to cherish & protect.

Let’s Talk Tortoise – Friday, April 25

You have heard of a turtle, but what exactly is a tortoise & how are they different? Come learn what makes them special.

May

Helping Hands – Friday, May 2

Many animals work together as part of a team. We are going to learn together about how to share.

Trying New Things – Friday, May 9

You never know what new thing might surprise you. Together we will experience new sights, smells & textures to see if anyone finds a new favorite.

Colors of the Wild – Friday, May 16

Some animals wear colors to blend in & some flaunt their bright colors to stand out. Come see WHO wears WHAT.

Water Play Day – Friday, May 23

Wet & wild nature is where we are today. We will slosh & splash through animal-themed water play activities. Please dress accordingly & definitely bring a towel.

Saturdays 10 a.m. – Noon

Fee: $31.50 members / $35 non-members per class*
*Pricing includes 1 child & optional adult attendant

Join us for a class full of discovery and play! This is a children’s drop-off program; however, parents are welcome to participate. We “go wild” with our early-learning scientists as we explore different parts of zoo life. Each class includes interactive discussions, inquiry-based activities, a visit from one of our animal ambassadors, and more!

Happy Hollow members receive a 10% discount on all classes with their membership number and coupon code: HHMEM

March

Wild Science: Looking @ Life Cycles – Saturday, March 8

From hatching & birth to decomposition (with all the stops along the way), we will take a wild ride & travel down the living highway with different critters.

April

Earth Day Explorations – Saturday, April 5

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the animals and places we need to cherish & protect.

May

Animal Inspirations – Saturday, May 3

Nature creates it best & the animals are going to help us design new tools to solve some problems.

Junior Keepers is now called Creature Club!

Saturdays 2-4 p.m.

Fee per class: $31.50 Members | $35 Non-members*
*Pricing includes 1 child

Drop off program

Welcome to the Creature Club where, together, we explore wildlife conservation at the zoo and around the world.

Happy Hollow members receive a 10% discount on all classes with their membership number and coupon code: HHMEM

Extinction Exploration

March

Rocks – Saturday, Mar. 8

Volcanoes and meteorites caused such earthquakes and dirt clouds that the planet changed. See how the animals adapted and who survived best.

April

Earth Day Explorations – Saturday, April 5

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the animals & places we need to cherish & protect.

May

Island Animals – Saturday, May 10

Let’s explore the “Island Rule” where once familiar animals seem like they have drunk a shrinking or growing potion. We’ll also explore what familiar animals exist only on islands.

Saturdays 2-4 p.m.

Fee per class: $31.50 members | $35 Non-members*
*Pricing includes 1 child

Drop-off program

Zookeepers do much more than feed, water and scoop scat. Join us as we use our scientific skills of problem solving, emergency engineering, critical thinking, experimentation & enrichment design while solving zoo mysteries.

Happy Hollow members receive a 10% discount on all classes with their membership number and coupon code: HHMEM

Thursday | 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Per class fee: $10.80 Members | $12 Non-members

If you like Senior Safari, you are going to love being a “Sensational Senior”. This monthly class includes mini walking tours, animal encounters, crafts, activities, and a light breakfast. This is a seniors-only program (50 years & up). This class meets on one Thursday a month from November to March.

*Continental breakfast is included
*The Stay-and-Play perk to remain in the park after class is available only if the park and zoo are open to the public.

Happy Hollow members receive a 10% discount on all classes with their membership number and coupon code: HHMEM

March

Sensational Seniors: Animal Stories – Thursday, March 13

It’s the stories that make them care, so we are going to travel through storyland learning about our animals’ tales.

April

Sensational Seniors: Puppet Theater – Thursday, April 24

We are going to take over the oldest puppet theater in the nation and have some fun while we storm the castle.

May

Sensational Seniors: Zoo Gardens – Thursday, May 8

Happy Hollow is full of “browse” gardens for the animals. Let’s “cultivate” our learning about these together.

Paint Night (Ages 18+)

Fridays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Per class fee: $34 Members | $38 Non-members*
*Pricing includes 1 adult (18+ years) & all supplies are included

This Friday night, after hours, animal art class is for adults only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night.

Happy Hollow members receive a 10% discount on all classes with their membership number and coupon code: HHMEM

A paying adult must accompany all children. There must be 1 adult chaperone for every 8 children. Please contact the Zoo Education Department if you have any questions regarding registration for this event.

Fee $75.00 per person (5 years-old & up)

There are no sleepovers currently open for registration.