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February-May 2020 Online Registration: zoosociety.org/Spring Class dates, days of the week & times are easily found on our website.

Summer College Internship Opportunities

High School Volunteers Needed

Learn and discover at the Zoo!Spark your child’s curiosity about animals and the natural world with

engaging classes for infants and children ages 2-14.

See back cover for details.

AGE 2 WITH ONE ADULT: Explore topics through age-appropriate, interactive, hands-on activities.STROLLER SAFARI: Age infant–24 months with one adult

Cost per class: $10 Zoo Pass members; $20 non-members (parking not included).

r3 Who may attend: A child (age infant to 24 months) with one adult. Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).

r3 NO unregistered children may attend (this includes siblings).

r3 Cellphone use not permitted for the duration of the class.

r3 Based on wait list, additional sessions may be added.


r3 Who may attend: A 2-year-old with one adult (18 years or older). Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).




Stroll through the Zoo on a guided tour designed specifically for you and your child to explore the Zoo together! Programs are hands-on and include songs, puppets, stories and more. Bring your stroller and enjoy coffee generously provided by Valentine Coffee Co. (All classes begin in the atrium of the Education building.)

FEBRUARY: RED, BLUE & YELLOW, TOO Discover the sounds and colors of birds at the Zoo’s aviary. From black and white penguins to blue and yellow starlings, there are so many colors to see! Hear the squawk of the rhinoceros hornbill and learn a finger-play to practice color recognition with your little “chick.” Tour goes outside rain or shine.8:45-9:30 a.m.: Feb. 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,

25, 26, 28

10-10:45 a.m.: Feb. 8, 9, 22, 23

MARCH: STRIPES, SPOTS OR SOLIDS? Let’s go exploring to find our feline friends! Visit the tigers, cheetahs and lions as we have some furry fun. Read a book about a tiger, touch real cheetah fur and sing a lion lullaby with your little “cub.” Tour goes outside rain or shine.8:45-9:30 a.m.: March 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19,

21, 24, 30

10-10:45 a.m.: March 7, 14, 15, 21

APRIL: TRUNKS, TONGUES & TOES Take a stroll as we visit some of the largest animals in the Zoo. Sing and rhyme as we learn about the long trunk of the elephant, the purple tongue of the giraffe and the huge toes of the hippo. Can you help your little “calf” find their toes, too? Tour goes outside rain or shine.8:45-9:30 a.m.: April 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22,

24, 25, 27, 28, 29

10-10:45 a.m.: April 4, 18, 19, 25

MAY: NEIGHBORHOOD NATURE Get to know your “neighborwood” by learning about the animals you see every day like squirrels, birds and bunnies. You and your little one can discover the sights, smells, sounds and textures of a forest as we explore the Zoo’s Nature Play site. Learn nature-themed songs and activities that you can do with your littlest explorer! Tour goes outside rain or shine.8:45-9:30 a.m.: May 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21,

26, 27, 28

10-10:45 a.m.: May 2, 9, 16, 17

Don’t worry! For winter months, it’s just a brief walk to the animal building and the rest of the class is indoors!

FEBRUARY: COLORS AT THE ZOO!Red, yellow, green and blue – see the colors at the Zoo! From pink flamingos to green frogs, explore our vibrant classroom and play an animal color game as you learn about colors. Get your picture taken with your grown-up for your very own Color Zoo book and meet a colorful Zoo animal.9:30-10:30 a.m.: Feb. 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2311 a.m.-12 p.m.: Feb. 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23

MARCH: BUNNIESCome nose to nose with an adorable live rabbit as we learn about bunnies. Create a costume with floppy ears, a cottontail and face-paint whiskers. Look for bunnies and twigs in the “snow,” sing a funny bunny song and hop along the bunny trail. Hip hop hooray!9:30-10:30 a.m.: March 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19,

21, 22, 28, 2911 a.m.-12 p.m.: March 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19,

21, 22, 28, 2912:30-1:30 p.m.: March 7

APRIL: WATCH THE BIRDIETweet, tweet! Paint with feathers, decorate a bird puppet and fly around in your own pair of wings. Climb into a giant nest and dig in the dirt for “worms”. Then meet a live bird in the classroom as you learn about our feathered friends.9:30-10:30 a.m.: April 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 2611 a.m.-12 p.m.: April 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26

MAY: LITTLE LOVE BUGSBuzz around a beehive and crawl through an anthill in our classroom garden. Learn about beautiful bugs as you make your own bug costume and use your wings to flutter from flower to flower. Then see some friendly bugs up close.9:30-10:30 a.m.: May 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 20, 2311 a.m.-12 p.m.: May 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 20, 2312:30-1:30 p.m.: May 2

FEBRUARY: LIONS ... ROAR!Leap into our African savanna classroom to learn more about lions! Stalk, pounce and eat like a lion in your lion costume. Then prowl over to the Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country to see the Zoo’s pride of lions. Tour goes outside rain or shine.9:30-11 a.m.: Feb. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20,

21, 22, 231-2:30 p.m.: Feb. 1, 8, 22

MARCH: COLORFUL CHAMELEONS & SSSUPER SNAKESCrawl like a chameleon and slither like a snake in our rainforest classroom. Design your own colorful chameleon costume and catch flies with a chameleon tongue. Decorate a sssuper snake and slither to the Zoo’s Aquatic & Reptile Center to see these reptiles up close. Tour goes outside rain or shine.9:30-11 a.m.: March 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25,

28, 291-2:30 p.m.: March 7

APRIL: ELEPHANTSHave tons of fun learning about the largest land animal, the elephant! Create an elephant costume with enormous ears, a long trunk and a fly-swatting tail. Practice using your trunk to spray water and grab leaves. Then stomp over to see the Zoo’s elephants. Tour goes outside rain or shine.9:30-11 a.m.: April 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,

19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 261-2:30 p.m.: April 4, 11

MAY: SEALS AND SEA LIONS Explore our ocean classroom and swim through an “underwater” tunnel to learn the difference between seals and sea lions. Create your own sea lion costume and hunt for fish in a kelp forest. Splash into the Zoo to learn about the Zoo’s seals and then watch them in action! Tour goes outside rain or shine.9:30-11 a.m.: May 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20,

21, 22, 231-2:30 p.m.: May 2, 9, 16

AGE 3 WITH ONE ADULT: Explore topics through age-appropriate, interactive, hands-on activities.


r3 Who may attend: A 3-year-old with one adult (18 years or older). Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).




AGES 4 & 5: Explore topics through age-appropriate, interactive, hands-on activities.

FEBRUARY: RAINFOREST MYSTERYCalling all animal detectives! Who’s been causing a ruckus in the rainforest? Help find clues to solve the mystery! Was it the gorilla? The anaconda? The peacock? Create your own secret clue book and sneak through the Zoo to spy on animals that live in different layers of the rainforest. Tour goes outside rain or shine.Child-only 9:30-11:45 a.m.: Feb. 21, 22, 23 12:45-3 p.m.: Feb. 21, 22, 23

Child & Adult 9:30-11:45 a.m.: Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 12:45-3 p.m.: Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16

Sign your child up for a “child-only” class or attend with your child in a “child & adult” class.


Child-Only Classr3 Who may attend: Children ages 4 or 5 (without adults).

Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).

r3 An adult (18 years or older) must check children in and provide the following information: emergency phone number, allergies/medications and names of adults authorized for pickup (only authorized adults may pick up children).

r3To avoid distracting our educators, please do not meet or follow your child’s tour group in the Zoo.

Child & Adult Classr3 Who may attend: One child age 4 or 5 with one adult

(18 years or older). Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).




MARCH: JUNIOR VETEnter our animal-hospital classroom to practice the jobs of a veterinarian and create your own kit. At the cardiology station, check the heartbeat of a pretend kangaroo. At the lab station, view samples under a microscope. Then we’ll go to the Animal Health Center to peek into a real exam room and learn how animals are cared for at the Zoo. Tour goes outside rain or shine.Child-only 9:30-11:45 a.m.: March 13, 14, 15 12:45-3 p.m.: March 13, 14, 15

Child & Adult 9:30-11:45 a.m.: March 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 12:45-3 p.m.: March 6, 7, 8, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

APRIL: ANIMAL BABIES How big is a koala when it’s born? How tall is a baby giraffe? Find out these answers and more as we learn fun facts about animal babies and their families. Meet an animal in the classroom and create an animal-baby memory game. For a snack, eat fish like a bear cub, munch sticks like a fawn and gobble worms like a chick. Then we’ll head to see the Zoo’s newest arrivals. Tour goes outside rain or shine.Child-only 9:30-11:45 a.m.: April 15, 17, 18, 19 12:45-3 p.m.: April 17, 18, 19

Child & Adult 9:30–11:45 a.m.: April 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 24, 25, 26 12:45–3 p.m.: April 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 24, 25, 26

MAY: WHO’S AROUND THE RIVER BEND?Paddle down our river classroom to learn about animals that live at the water’s edge. Gather sticks like a beaver, catch fish like a bear and slide on your belly like an otter! Then head into the Zoo to see the animals who call the river home. Tour goes outside rain or shine.

Child-only 9:30-11:45 a.m.: May 1, 2, 3 12:45-3 p.m.: May 2, 3

Child & Adult 9:30-11:45 a.m.: May 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 12:45-3 p.m.: May 8, 9, 16, 17, 22, 23

ART CLASSES: AGES 6-8 AND AGES 8–12: Children expand their creativity & art techniques while making animal art.

r3 Who may attend: Children who are the appropriate age for the class. Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).


r3 To avoid distracting our educators, please do not meet or follow your child’s tour group in the Zoo.



* Content builds from previous class. Please notify instructor of any absence.

SUPER-COOL MAMMAL SCULPTING: AGES 6-8Cost per class: $32 Zoo Pass members; $42 non-members.

Elephants, bears, giraffes or rhinos ... which mammal is your favorite to sculpt? After learning what makes an animal a mammal, venture into the Zoo for sculpture inspiration. Can you turn feathers into fur or pipe cleaners into tails? Learn creative ways to sculpt with a huge assortment of random art materials. Tour goes outside rain or shine.9:15-11:45 a.m.: May 2, 3 12:45-3:15 p.m.: May 2, 3

ZOO ART CLUB: AGES 8-12Cost per series (of 3 sessions): $90 Zoo Pass members; $100 non-membersNOTE: Due to the wide age range of Art Club, more advanced art techniques are taught, so 8-year-olds will be more comfortable if they’ve had previous art experience.

Get the scoop on famous artists and animals when you join Art Club! This class series includes cool facts about artists, a chance to create your own animal-themed artwork and a “gallery day” when you can showcase your work to family and friends!

FEBRUARY & MARCH*What does a train coming out of a fireplace and a melting clock have in common? They are both subjects of surrealist art. What is surrealist art? It’s making an object look strange or mysterious. Learn about Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali and create animal art in this fun and unusual style. Using the Zoo’s animals as subjects, we’ll learn about surrealism, venture into the Zoo for some animal research and then create acrylic surrealist paintings in the style of Magritte or Dali to show at Gallery Day in April.

APRILInvite your family and friends to attend Gallery Day, a family-style class where guests get to see your final masterpiece. You and your guests can create paintings in the Family Art Studio and learn about famous surrealist artists while enjoying light refreshments.

Morning series 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m.: Feb. 15 & March 7 9:15-10:45 a.m.: April 4 (Gallery Day)

Afternoon series 1-3:45 p.m.: Feb. 15 & March 7 1-2:30 p.m.: April 4 (Gallery Day)

We absolutely love every single Zoo Class

we have attended. My 3-year-old asks every weekend if

there is a class he can go to.

-Spring 2019 Survey participant

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”*Content builds from previous class. Please notify instructor of any absence.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES: Adults and teens explore topics through lectures, Zoo tours and hands-on activities.

AGES 11-14: Explore topics through age-appropriate, interactive, hands-on activities.

Cost per class: $50 Zoo Pass members; $60 non-members

r3 Who may attend: Children ages 11-14. Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).

r3 LUNCH: Participants need to bring a bag lunch and beverage. A snack and water are provided during the day.


r3 Please do not meet or follow your child’s tour group out in the Zoo. This distracts our tour guides and is a safety issue.



r3 Who may attend: Adults and teens ages 14 and up (teens must attend with an adult age 18 or older).

r3 NO unregistered adults or children may attend.


r3 Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes as each session includes a two-hour walking Zoo tour, rain or shine.


APRIL: RESEARCH STATION BELIZE“Trek” to a research station in Central America to learn how the Zoological Society partnered with The Belize Zoo. Observe how scientists band and track more than 100 songbird species that call Wisconsin and Belize home. View surveillance photos of jaguars in the wild and discover how these cats were radio-collared and tracked by researchers in Belize. Interview a zookeeper to learn how our jaguars and tapirs are helping their Belizean relatives in the wild. Tour goes outside rain or shine.9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.: April 25 (bring a lunch)

ZOO PHOTO WALKING TOUR: SMALL MAMMALSCost per class: $35 Zoo Pass members; $45 non-members (parking not included)

Perfect for photography enthusiasts – from beginners to professionals and everyone in between. Learn tips and tricks-of-the-trade from a professional photographer and take advantage of the chance to talk to a keeper and photograph the fruit bat behind the scenes. After a short instruction in the classroom we will take a walking tour around the Zoo. This is a great opportunity to get photo instruction and assistance in a hands-on environment.

Instructor: Photographer Kevin Hanley, CHDPhoto.com

Equipment: DSLR (recommended) with camera manual*, telephoto lens (the longer the lens the better), extra batteries for camera and flash, extra memory cards, monopod or tripod (recommended), and notebook.9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: May 16

1-3:30 p.m.: May 16 * Although this is a basic class, it is not intended to teach you

camera operation, but how to take better photos with the camera equipment you have.

AGES 6 & 7 AND AGES 8–10: Explore topics through age-appropriate, interactive, hands-on activities.


r3 Who may attend: Children who are the appropriate age for the class. Exceptions on age made only for children with special needs (please call Education prior to registration).

r3 Information and projects are more advanced for the 8- to 10-year-old age group


r3 Please do not meet or follow your child’s tour group out in the Zoo. This distracts our tour guides and is a safety issue.



Photo by Joel Miller

My kids love their experiences at Zoo Class.

My kids are very different but these classes appeal to them both because they are

designed for many different learning styles and personalities.

-Spring 2019 Survey participant

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FEBRUARY: WHAT MAKES ANIMALS TICK?A blue whale’s heart is about the size of a small car! A hummingbird’s heart is about the size of a grain of rice! Use a stethoscope to listen to the heartbeat of a classroom animal and compare it to your own, then visit the Animal Health Center and learn how we check on the hearts of animals at the Zoo. Tour goes outside rain or shine.Ages 6 & 7 9:15-11:45 a.m.: Feb. 1, 8 12:45-3:15 p.m.: Feb. 8

Ages 8 to 10 12:45-3:15 p.m.: Feb. 1

MARCH: PRIMATE EXPLORERSGo in search of animals that swing, climb and leap through the rainforest! Discover amazing primate adaptations as you balance like a spider monkey and use a rock to crack open a “nut” like a chimpanzee. You’ll have a swinging good time as you construct a primate project and watch the Zoo’s apes and monkeys in action. Tour goes outside rain or shine.Ages 6 & 7 9:15-11:45 a.m.: March 14, 15 12:45-3:15 p.m.: March 14, 15

Ages 8 to 10 9:15-11:45 a.m.: March 21 12:45-3:15 p.m.: March 21

APRIL: DEFENSE!Horns and antlers are used to defend against predators, to battle for territory or to gain leadership in a herd. Discover why hooved animals charge and lock antlers, design a combating animal and go on a scavenger hunt in the Zoo. Tour goes outside rain or shine.Ages 6 & 7 9:15-11:45 a.m.: April 11, 18 12:45-3:15 p.m.: April 11, 18

Ages 8 to 10 9:15-11:45 a.m.: April 25 12:45-3:15 p.m.: April 25

MAY: ANIMALS OF THE AMAZONWANTED: Daring adventurers ready to explore the Amazon River and rainforest. Discover animals that lurk in the water or make their home in the treetops. Create a classroom flooded forest and go on a journey to see the Zoo’s jaguars, piranhas and anacondas. Tour goes outside rain or shine.Ages 6 & 7 9:15-11:45 a.m.: May 9, 16 12:45-3:15 p.m.: May 9, 16

Ages 8 to 10 9:15-11:45 a.m.: May 17 12:45-3:15 p.m.: May 17

Member online registration begins Nov. 13 at 9 A.M. Members registering online get priority over later non-member registrations.

Non-member registrationNon-members may register online or by phone starting Nov. 20 at 9 a.m.

Useful registration tips:Our registration system can help you find classes held at the same time for different-aged children. Please note that the later you register, the fewer class options will be available.

We know you’re excited about classes, and we want to make your experience a rewarding one. Please take a moment to read the information below.

SNACK & FOOD ALLERGIESWe serve a snack in all of our classes. Snacks for each class topic can be found online if you click on the “Class Info” link when you register. When registering, please update the ‘participant information’ form with any food-related allergies or call our staff with updates at 414-258-5058.

ANTICIPATE ENTRANCE GATE LINESThe time required to enter the Zoo can vary depending on weather, road construction and events such as large corporate picnics. Because event dates vary each year, please check our website for events (zoosociety.org/Events) or call the Education Department in advance of your registered education program. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDSIf you cancel: If you’re unable to attend class, call at least 3 days before the class date and we will try to reschedule your child for another available date within February-May 2020. We do not issue refunds; however, you can offer your child’s class to a friend of the same age.

If we cancel: The Education Department reserves the right to cancel classes. We will attempt to reschedule a canceled class. If we are unable to do so, or if we cannot accommodate your child in another class, you will receive a refund. For weather-related cancellations, refer to local news stations or call 414-258-5058.

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SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Do you know a college student who loves working with children? Interns assist instructors in the classroom, lead Zoo tours and supervise high school volunteers. The due date for resumes is mid-February 2020 for education interns interested in our 2020 Summer Camps.For requirements go to zoosociety.org/About/Employment.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

• We’ll train you!

• Spend two weeks assisting at camps

• Call for application and interview information:

414-258-5058, ext. 430

• Deadline: April 1, 2020

Register Online For PriorityZOOSOCIETY.ORG/SPRING

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