Zoo Buddies

An Early Childhood Program

Each monthly theme will focus on animals, nature and the environment. Children will learn and explore through stories, fun learning activities, sensory table explorations, walks into the Zoo, and visits with the Zoo animals. Children should bring a reusable water bottle clearly marked with the child’s name to each class. Children should wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are made for movement and walking on a variety of surfaces like sand, grass, pavement, etc. A snack will be provided.

Zoo Buddies is a drop off class for children age 3 to 5 years. The cost for each month is $75. Each ticket purchase includes the three classes for that month.

All classes begin and conclude in the Cargill Learning Center. Classes take place on three Fridays each month, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a water bottle marked with your child’s name.

Once you have purchased a ticket for any class for which the participant is dropped off, you will receive an email with a link to the required waiver. Each participant must have a waiver on file with the Education Department prior to the beginning of class. The waiver also may be found here.

Class Themes for 2025

January 17, 24 and 31 : Polar Animals

February 14, 21 and 28 : Tropic Treasures

March 7, 14 and 28 : In Our Backyard

April 4, 11 and 25 : Watch Us Grow!

May 2, 9 and 15 : Wet and Wonderful

No Zoo Buddies classes June, July or August. Check out our Summer Learning Adventures here!

September 12, 19 and 26 : Colorful Creatures

October 7, 17 and 24 : Big and Little

November 7, 14 and 21 : Tales and Tails

December 5, 12 and 19 : Ape Adventures

 

Ticket sales end on Tuesday at noon prior to the first class for each month. The first class of the month appears on the ticketing calendar; each ticket includes all three classes in the month. 

Click here to get your tickets. 

 

Learning Adventures Behavior Policy and Code of Conduct

To ensure a productive, safe and fun environment, appropriate behavior is expected of all of our Learning Adventures participants.  Please review the following expectations with your child before their adventures begin.  

Please review our Behavior Policy and Code of Conduct before attending your Zoo Buddies class.

 

Terms and Conditions: Each person over the age of six months who attends any education program must have a ticket. Space is limited. Tickets will be scanned at the door. All classes take place rain or shine. Your purchase serves as your permission for use of your image by Sedgwick County Zoo. All reservations are final. Ticket may not be copied or resold and may be used only once. Tickets will not be replaced if lost, stolen or unused. No refunds.