We have animal related activities that extend your adventure beyond your daily visit and allow your tot to continue exploring and learning.

Do all monkeys swing by their tails? Do lemurs really leap? Join us on a learning adventure you'll never forget. How is a mother frog similar or different than a mother wallaroo? Find out the answers to these questions and more through fun interactive learning and play. We have Early Childhood learning adventures for children ages newborn - kindergarten. Space is limited; therefore pre-registration is required.

Wee Wigglers  30-minute programs provide children ages 12–23 months with a first-hand experience of the wonders of animals.

Owlet  45-minute programs provide children ages 2–3 years with a glimpse of wildlife up close.

Animal Tales Preschool   Children ages 3, 4 & 5 will love visiting the Zoo on a regular basis and discovering their core learning needs with an animal theme at this Preschool!

Ewe & Me 90-minute programs for children ages 4–kindergarten include interactive learning, a Zoo walk, story time and a take-home craft.

Stroller Safari 90-minute programs for adult + stroller-age child include stretch period, power walk, exhibit tour, and social time.

Bedtime Pajama Party Bring your youngsters ages newborn–8 years to the Zoo all ready for bed for this 90-minute evening program.

Sunset Safari 60-minute programs for ages 12 months to six years plus an adult offer a fun look at various animals and topics.

Tot Tuesdays Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place Wichita WATER Center, and other area museums will be combining the fun to bring you educational activities for your 3-5 year olds each month.

^{Classes are held in the Cargill Learning Center unless otherwise noted. Space is limited; therefore pre-registration is required. Please contact Cargill Learning Center to reserve your place. Classes take place rain or shine. Please remember, for everyone's safety and enjoyment all class participants must meet age requirements - no older or younger siblings allowed, including infants.}

These 30-minute programs provide children ages 12–23 months with a first-hand experience of the wonders of animals. These programs include interactive learning and an animal visitor. The fee of $4 for members / $6 for nonmembers covers one adult and one child for one program. Additional participants are just $2. Programs take place at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Space is limited; therefore pre-registration is required.

• Aug 3 Tue — Rabbit
• Aug 4 Wed+ — Rabbit
• Sep 8 Wed+* — Horse
• Sep 9 Thu* — Horse
• Oct 5 Tue — Scorpion
• Oct 6 Wed+ — Scorpion
• Nov 3 Wed+ — Sounds
• Nov 4 Thu — Sounds

+Siblings up to four years of age may also attend classes only at the 11:00 a.m. session. An additional fee of $2 will be charged for any mobile child.

*Classes will meet at the American barn

These 45-minute programs provide children ages 2–3 years with a glimpse of wildlife up close. These programs include interactive learning and an animal visitor. The fee of $6 for members / $8 for nonmembers covers one adult and one child for one program. Additional participants are just $3. Programs take place at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Space is limited; therefore pre-registration is required.

• Aug 17 Tue — Rabbit
• Aug 18 We+ — Rabbit
• Sep 22 Wed+* — Horse
• Sep 23 Thu* — Horse
• Oct 19 Tue — Scorpion
• Oct 20 Wed+ — Scorpion
• Nov 17 Wed+ — Sounds
• Nov 18 Thu — Sounds

+Siblings up to four years of age may also attend classes only at the 2:00 p.m. session. An additional fee of $3 will be charged for any mobile child.

* Classes will meet at the American barn.

Learning your ABCs has never been so exciting!

Parents will enjoy the small class sizes with a teacher-child ratio of at least one teacher for every eight students. Children ages 3, 4 and 5 will love visiting the Zoo on a regular basis and discovering their core learning needs with an animal theme. Students will also have regular interactions with the Zoo’s “animal ambassadors” in the classroom.

Animal Tales Preschool at Sedgwick County Zoo strives to be a green preschool by using environmentally friendly materials and integrating conservation techniques in the classroom. Students will learn the importance of reduce, reuse and recycle in a fun hands-on fashion every day.

Classes will meet in the Desert Room at the Cargill Learning Center. The Desert Room was specifically designed for preschool students with vivid colors and a fun animal mural. There is also a special little person bathroom located inside the classroom.

There is a maximum of 15 students so call today to for more information. Call 266-8213 or stop by the Cargill Learning Center for more information.

Class Schedules: 
Age 3
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Classes will start Tuesday, September 7.

Ages 4 & 5
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Classes will start Wednesday, September 8.

Registration Fee: $50 per year

Cost per child:
Age 3: Tuesday and Thursday: $105 per month
Ages 4 & 5: Monday, Wednesday and Friday:  $145 per month

These 90-minute programs for children ages 4–kindergarten include interactive learning, a Zoo walk, story time and a take-home craft. The fee of $8 for members / $10 for nonmembers covers one child and one adult. Additional participants are just $4. Programs take place at 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Space is limited; therefore pre-registration is required.

• Sep 14 Tue — Giraffe
• Sep 15 Wed+ — Giraffe
• Oct 13 Wed+ — Furry Fliers
• Oct 14 Thu — Furry Fliers
• Nov 9 Tue — Snort, Grow, Cheep & Rattle
• Nov 10 Wed+ — Snort, Grow, Cheep & Rattle

+Younger siblings may also attend classes only at the 10:00 a.m. session. An additional fee of $4 will be charged for any mobile child.

Bring your youngsters ages newborn–8 years to the Zoo all ready for bed for this 90-minute program. Each class includes a discussion, craft, Zoo experience, bedtime story, and snack. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas. A fee of $17 for members / $19 for nonmembers covers a family of 5. Additional people are $5 each. Programs take place from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Space is limited; therefore preregistration is required.

• Aug 7 Sat — Jungle
  Learn about the jewels of the jungle.
• Aug 13 Fri — Jungle
  Learn about the jewels of the jungle.
• Sep 4 Sat — Kansas
• Sep 17 Fri — Kansas
• Oct 2 Sat — Amphibians & Reptiles
• Oct 8 Fri — Amphibians & Reptiles
• Nov 6 Sat — Animal Sounds
• Nov 12 Fri — Animal Sounds

Bring your preschoolers ages 12 months to six years on a learning safari! Each class is offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up the older kids for the Wild and Wooly Book Club and make it a family “ed”venture. The fees of $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers covers one adult and one child. Additional people are $3 each.

• Sep 7 Tue — Horse
• Oct 5 Tue — Scorpion
• Nov 9 Tue — Sounds

Sedgwick County Zoo, Exploration Place Wichita WATER Center, and other area museums will be combining the fun to bring you educational activities for your 3-5 year olds each month. Siblings are welcome but classes are geared to 3-5 year olds. Each program is offered from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. PRE-REGISGRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. Fees: $4 for members and $6 for non-members covers one adult and one child. An additional fee of $2 will be charged for child 12 months and older.

• Sep 28 Tue — Colors & Camouflage
• Oct 26 Tue — Things That Go Bump in the Night
• Nov 30 Tue — Turkey Talk