Family Programs
Family Slumber Safari
Have you ever wondered what goes on outside after you are tucked into bed? Explore the zoo at night and discover why some animals prefer the night, and what tools they use to survive until dawn.
The Jackson Zoo comes alive at night! Come see the zoo as you have never seen it before. The night will include an animal presentation, games and activities, a look behind the scenes with a keeper and a camp fire! Guests will sleep inside the Gertude C. Ford Education Building and wake up the next morning to a continental breakfast and a guided walk around as the keepers "wake up" the zoo.
Dates:
November 4, 2011
February 24, 2012
Cost:
Members: Each participant will be $25
Non-members: Each participant will be $30
Specifics:
- Maximum number of participants is 40
- Minimum number of participants is 15
- Minimum age is 7
- To keep the family atmosphere, each adult may be responsible for no more than 3 children
- No adults will be allowed to participate by themselves
- Program will start at 7pm and end at 9am the following day
- Registration must be in advance
Contact: Carrie Sanders csanders@jacksonzoo.org or 601-352-2580 ext 240.
Critters and Crawlers (Toddlers 2-3 years)
(Ongoing Series)
This exciting new program is tons of fun for toddlers and their grown-ups. Each class will be a different theme and last 45 minutes. Activities are designed specifically for this age group. Of course, they will ALWAYS get to meet an animal ambassador up close and personal!
Sessions are available individually or save money by signing-up for all three in the series.
Current Series: Animal Arts
Dates:
February 11, 2012 - Shape "Spotting"
March 10, 2012 - Ticklish Textures
April 14, 2012 - Wild Color
Next Series
July 14, 2012
August 11, 2012
September 8, 2012
Photo by: W. Lushbaugh |
Cost:
For a single class
Members: Each guardian/child pair will be $12; with an additional child for $5
Non-members: Each guardian/child pair will be $15; with an additional child for $6
For all three in the series
Members: Each guardian/child pair will be $30; with an additional child for $12
Non-members: Each guardian/child pair will be $40; with an additional child for $15
Specifics:
- Maximum number of participants is 20 pairs
- Minimum number of participants is 8 pairs
- Each adult may be responsible for no more than 2 children
- Participants may stay and enjoy the zoo after the class
- No adults will be allowed to participate by themselves
- Program will start at 10am and end at 10:45am
- Registration must be in advance
Contact: Carrie Sanders csanders@jacksonzoo.org or 601-352-2580 ext 240.