Class Themes
- Give a Helping Hand – Kids will discover different ways animals and people help each other as well as gain confidence in how they can help the planet and animals stay healthy. These partnerships are AMAZING. We will get our hands dirty making the world a better place for animals and humans!
- Home Sweet Home – Connecting with animals and nature starts in our own backyards. Kids will explore what it takes to have a healthy home and help create some places for native animals to live.
- Outdoor Adventurers – Get the outdoor bug! Kids will discover how to be true nature nuts hiking through the Zoo and some of its wild areas, all while exploring the animals that call it home. Adventure awaits!
- SAFE: Saving Animals from Extinction – Animals need our help and “kid power” is an amazing force. SAFE is an international conservation initiative created by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Kids will learn what is being done to keep their favorite species SAFE right here at Sedgwick County Zoo and what can be done at home.
- Junior Zookeepers – Each Junior Zookeeper class will focus on a specific area of the Zoo, giving students an understanding of the fundamentals behind caring for the animals. Students will have hands-on experiences with cleaning, enrichment, training, diets, and all that goes into becoming an outstanding animal caretaker.
Registration Fees
$75 for members, $95 for non-members
Class dates and times
June 7-11
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | Give a Helping Hand | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | Give a Helping Hand | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Citizen Science | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Farms & Downing Gorilla Forest | 12:30 – 3 p.m. |
June 14-18
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | Outdoor Adventurers | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | Outdoor Adventurers | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Zookeeping 101 | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Zookeeping 101 | 12:30 – 3 p.m. |
June 21-25
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | SAFE | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | SAFE | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Ectotherms | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: North America & Australia/South America | 12:30 – 3 p.m. |
July 5-9
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | Home Sweet Home | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | Home Sweet Home | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Citizen Science | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
July 12-16
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | Give a Helping Hand | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | Give a Helping Hand | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Veterinary Medicine | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Career Exploration | 12:30 – 3 p.m. |
July 19-23
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | Outdoor Adventurers | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | Outdoor Adventurers | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Birds | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Art in the Zoo | 12:30 – 3 p.m. |
July 26-30
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | SAFE | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | SAFE | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Elephants & Horticulture | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Veldt | 12:30 – 3 p.m. |
August 2-6
| Age | Class Name | Time |
| 4-5 | Home Sweet Home | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 6-9 | Home Sweet Home | 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
| 10-12 | Junior Zookeeper: Zookeeping 101 | 12:30 – 3 p.m. |
Registration
To register, click the appropriate link below, select your start date, and add the class to your cart.
| Age | $75 – Members | $95 – Non-Members |
| 4-5 | Member Registration | Non-Member Registration |
| 6-9 | Member Registration | Non-Member Registration |
| 10-12 | Member Registration | Non-Member Registration |
Play Care
Before Care
Early drop-off care is available from 7:30-9 a.m. for students enrolled in Summer Learning Adventures. Children age four and older will enjoy activities and Zoo walks during this time. Space is limited. Fee is $40 for one week of care.
Member Registration Non-Member Registration
Between Care
Students enrolled in two sections of Junior Zookeeper in the same week may stay between classes under the care of Education Department staff. Students should plan to bring a sack lunch each day. Between Care is offered 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fee is $40 for one week of care.
Member Registration Non-Member Registration
Teen Programs
Edventure Academy
Ages 13-17
Join us for an exciting hands-on look at conservation! In Edventure Academy, students will have the opportunity to assist with multiple Citizen Science projects and learn the basics of environmental interpretation.
Full Details Edventure Academy More InfoZooniversity
Age 13
Join us for an in-depth look at what zookeepers do on a daily basis by spending one week of your summer with us.
Full Details Zooniversity More InfoZookeeper Apprentice Program
Ages 14-17
This is the first level in a four-part program for teens at Sedgwick County Zoo.
Full Details Zookeeper Apprentice Program More InfoGuests with special needs are welcome. Please contact the education department for more information.
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.
Classes meet in the Cargill Learning Center unless otherwise noted. For safety, please pick up and drop off by entering the building. Space is limited, therefore pre-registration is required. Please contact Cargill Learning Center at 266-8213 for more information. 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.