Must be toilet-trained and ready for preschool

Shapes Alive
Shapes are everywhere you look. Join us for games, crafts and scavenger hunts to find shapes around the Zoo.
June 18–22, 8:30 –10:00 a.m. • August 6–10, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Zoo Safari
Have fun traveling to see a different animal each day. A story and craft will help you learn.
June 18–22, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • August 6–10, 8:30 –10:00 a.m.

Play Care allows students a chance to extend their experience at the Sedgwick County Zoo and gives working parents some leeway in dropping off and pickup up children. Play Care is open to all children ages 4 and older. While in Play Care students will enjoy time inside the Zoo, visit Sedgwick County Park, watch age appropriate movies, play games, feed the ducks or fish and much more. This is not structured education time, but students will have lots of fun and learn more about animals and nature in the process. A snack and animal experience will be provided in all care after 8:30 a.m. There is a maximum of 15 per session.

Early drop-off/lunch time: 7:30–8:30 a.m./12:00–1:00 p.m.
$35.00 each session per child for five days

Between classes: 10:00–10:30 a.m.
$18.00 each session per child for five days

Animals A – Z
Take home a craft you make each day, and see lots of animals along the way.
June 18–22, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 23-27, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Three Little Pigs
Folktales come alive during this class where we explore popular animal childhood folktales.
June 18–22, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 23–27, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Growing Up
Does a mother frog do the same thing as a mother wallaroo? Find out soon!
June 4–8, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 9–13, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Wild Wardrobes
What they wear does make a difference. Learn about the fur, feather, scale, and skin coats worn by the animals at the Zoo.
June 4–8, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 9–13, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Cat Tails
Discover the amazing members of the cat family, including the
tigers at the new Slawson Family Tiger Trek.
June 25–29, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 2–6, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Creature Count
One nose, two legs, three spots, four hooves … what else can we
count?
June 25–29, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 2–6, 10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Critters
For children entering kindergarten
Your almost-kindergartener will have a wonderful time learning about animals and nature as they refresh themselves on classroom etiquette and kindergarten fundamentals.
August 6–10, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Bare Necessities
All Zoo animals need the same things—can you guess what?
July 16–20, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • July 30–August 3, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Lemurs, Baboons and Chimpanzees, Oh My!
Do all monkeys swing by their tails? Do all lemurs leap? Join us to learn about all things primate.
July 16–20, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 30–August 3, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Your Big Backyard
Amazing creatures live right under your nose. Learn about the animals that call Kansas home and how to invite them to your backyard.
May 28–June 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 9–13, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Dig It
Do you love to play in the dirt? So do many animals! Discover all the crazy things animals do while playing in the dirt.
May 28–June 1, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 9–13, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Animal Super Senses
Scan the horizon, sniff the air and put your ear to the ground, and learn about some animal super senses.
June 11–15, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 2–6, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Claws, Paws and Jaws
Why do cats need claws, paws and jaws? What’s the difference between big and small cats?
June 11–15, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 2–6, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Gorilla Gang
Discover all about the apes at Sedgwick County Zoo.
June 25–29, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Asian Odyssey
We will learn about animals in the Slawson Family Tiger Trek as well as the people and other animals that call Asia home.
August 6–10, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 30–August 3, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Run, Jump, and Fly
See how you measure up against the animal athletes at our Zoo.
August 6–10, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Zoo Detectives
Who’s that cunning predator that left only feathers and prints behind?
August 6–10, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Animal Myth Busters—HALF DAY CLASS
From slimy snakes to quill-shooting porcupines, investigate animal myths and “bust” a few in the process!
May 28–June 1, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

The Backbone Five—ALL DAY CLASS—For ages 10-12
Discover the five different classes of vertebrates in detail, through games, crafts, tours, and lots of FUN! Students must bring a lunch or lunch money.
July 30–August 3, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Art with the Animals—For 10 year olds
Have fun experimenting with a variety of media and art techniques and learn how they apply to the Zoo and our animals.
June 4–8, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 2–6, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Junior Zoo Keepers
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a zookeeper at the Sedgwick County Zoo? Get ready for a brand new adventure focusing on different animal areas. Each day, we will explore the diets, cleaning and enrichment in areas all over the Zoo! Be sure to wear close-toed shoes and all participants will need to have proof of a negative TB test to participate.

For 10 year olds
Farms
July 2-6, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 16–20, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
North American Prairie
June 4-8, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. •  June 11-15, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

For 11 year olds
Jungle
June 25–29, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 30–August 3, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Amphibians & Reptiles
June 25-29, 8:30-10:00 a.m. •  July 9-13, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Australia/South America Mammals
July 23-27, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. •  August 6-10, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

For 12 year olds
Veldt (elephant, giraffe, rhino, hippo)
June 4-8, 8:30-10:00 a.m.  •  July 23-27, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Australia/South America Birds
June 4-8, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  •  June 11-15, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Veterinary Care (also appropriate for 13 year olds)
June 18-22, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  •  July 16-20, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Winged Wonders— For ages 10-12
Help us celebrate the Year of the Bats. Learn about some of the most vital members of the animal kingdom, assist with hands-on projects, and learn about service projects you can do at home.
June 11–15, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 16–20, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Chicken IS Chicken! - For ages 10-12
Did you ever wonder why we eat the foods we eat? How is it affected by tradition and technology? Learn about how our food supply works and about our farming heritage while discovering how Sedgwick County Zoo is leading the way with the conservation of endangered domestic animals.
June 11–15, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 23-27, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Art with the Animals II—For ages 11 and up
Explore advanced art techniques and media, and learn how they apply to our Zoo, our exhibits, and our mission to inspire discovery, appreciation, and respect for animals and nature.
July 9–13, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 23–27, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

Natural Wonders—For ages 12 and up
Have you ever tasted a flower or dyed your own yarn? Discover how to use nature all around you in practical ways.
June 18–22, 8:30–10:00 a.m. • July 16-20, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Zooniversity—For 13 year olds. Members: $165, nonmembers: $180
Join us for an in-depth look at what keepers do on a daily basis by spending 3 weeks of your summer with us. You will have special projects that directly affect the animals. (Must have a current TB test.)
June 11–29, M–F, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 2–20, M–F, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m • July 23–August 10, M–F, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Zoo Crew—For 14 and 15 year olds. Members: $165, nonmembers: $180
Experience different Zoo projects as you learn more about the inner workings of all areas during hands-on, hard-working fun. Prepare to be dirtier than you can imagine. (Must have a current TB test.)
June 11–29, M–F 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 2–20, M–F, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • July 23–August 10, M–F, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Program Cancellations
In the event that a class is canceled by the Zoo, you will be notified one week before the class is scheduled to start and will receive a 100% refund. Refund processing takes three to four weeks. A credit can also be issued for another class. Credits are sent out immediately.

Participation Cancellation
If a refund or a credit is needed, contact the education department no later than seven days before the start of the scheduled class. After contact, we will be more than happy to refund a maximum of 75% of the original program fee. If cancellation is made less than seven days prior to the first day of class, no refund or credit will be issued.

Class Sign-in and Sign-out
Sign-in and Sign-out will take place inside the Cargill Learning Center in front of the appropriate classroom. In order to provide a secure environment, you MUST come inside to sign your child in and out and be prepared to show a photo ID.

If you will not be the one picking your child up, we need to know in writing who will be picking your child up. The person picking your child up must be prepared to show a photo ID before you child will be released to them. Children will not be released without these two items. Please let us know if there are people to whom your child CANNOT be released.

If you are going to be late dropping off or picking up your child, please let us know. If you are more than five minutes late, you will be charged for a Play Care Session. If you arrive after 5:35 p.m. to pick up your child in the evening, you will be charged $1.00 per minute you are late.

Do I Need to Fill Out Any Paperwork?
Yes, besides calling to register or sending in your registration form, you must also sign a permission form and provide emergency contact information. This form will also be available at the Cargill Learning Center at the Zoo.

Can I Stay With My Child?
Sorry, classes are developed for children. Our teachers are very skilled at making your child feel comfortable while at the Zoo. If your child cannot remain in class without you for more than a few minutes, please wait another year before enrolling.

May I Enroll My Child in a Class for Another Age Group?
With proper justification older students may be allowed to attend class for younger students, but younger students are not allowed to attend classes developed for older students. Our classes involve exciting, hands-on learning that is age appropriate.

What Should My Child Wear?
We do a lot of walking in some of the classes so comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended. We suggest students wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. We take plenty of water and cooling down breaks on hot days.

My Child Needs to Take Medication. How Should I Arrange for This?
The Sedgwick County Zoo is not responsible for administering medication. Please consult a pediatrician so medication can be administered outside of class. It is important that you notify us of any special needs or medical conditions your child might have.

Registration Information:

1. Preregister by calling the education dept. at 266-8213 between 8 a.m. and noon.
2. Pay over the phone by credit card OR fill out the form located on the pdf download and mail with payment to 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS 67212-1698. Registration is not complete until payment is received.
3. Payments must be postmarked no later than seven days after preregistration. We reserve the right to cancel any preregistration or to charge a $2 late fee to individuals who registration forms are not received on time.

NOTE: For the safety and comfort of other participants, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone with a fever or who is noticeably sick.

Fees:

• 1.5 hour classes — $55 for members, $70 for nonmembers
• 3.5 hour classes — $90 for members, $105 for nonmembers
• 8.5 hour classes — $155 for members, $170 for nonmembers

* Sign up for three or more classes and receive $5 off your total.

Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships are available on a first-come, firstserved basis for students who otherwise could not attend. There is a limit of one scholarship per person. You may not preregister for a class until the scholarship application has been completed and returned to the education department.