Classes

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The Birmingham Zoo Education Department has many programs which you and your family can enjoy and learn about our great natural world. Space is limited and pre-registration and payment is necessary to ensure your spot. Please call 205.397.3864 for more information or to register. Registration is also available online. Please bring your membership card to get your member discount. All children must be covered by the Birmingham Zoo membership to get the discount.

Refund Policy:
Refund requests or class changes must be requested a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the class date. We will be unable to give any refunds or make any changes once the deadline has passed. A $5.00 processing fee will be retained for each refund request. No refunds will be given for package deals. All credit must be used within the current semester and may not be transferred to future semesters. Students will not be able to make up any classes missed. We are sorry, but we are unable to make any exceptions.

Package Deals: To get the package deal discount, you must purchase the class “package” for your class. Classes purchased individually are ineligible for the package discount. No refunds will be given for package deals. For classes that are offered on multiple days, when registering online for package deals, you can reply to your confirmation email to select the days of the classes you would like to attend. Due to scheduling conflicts, some classes are not offered every week so you may switch between days. To make things easier, you can also list your choices in the box for special needs.

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Fall Classes 2008:

Children 6 months - 5 years old:

Babes in the Zoo

This class is for children 6 months to 2 years of age. This is a fun class to introduce children to the experience and wonder of animals in a safe environment. Appropriate live animals and Biofacts will be used. All animals listed subject to change.
A parent/caregiver must stay with their student.


Class Times:
Tuesdays 10:00 -10:30 or 11:00 -11:30 or 1:30 - 2:00 or Wednesdays 10:00 -10:30 or 11:00 -11:30
Cost: $7/student/class for members or $11/student/class for non-members
Special Package Deal: 4 classes for the price of 3! Purchase all 4 classes for only $21.00 for members or $33.00 for non-members!

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Babes in the Zoo Fall 2008 Class Schedule

Topic
Tues
10:00-10:30
Tues
11:00-11:30
Tue
1:30-2
Wed
10:00-10:30
Wed
11:00-11:30
Alabama Animals
Sept 9
Sept 9
Sept 9
Sept 10
Sept 10
Farm Animals
Oct 7
Oct 7
Oct 7
Oct 8
Oct 8
Australian Animals
Nov 4
Nov 4
Nov 4
Nov 5
Nov 5
Shells and Scales
Dec 9
Dec 9
Dec 9
Dec 10
Dec 10

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Baby Sign Language

This class is for children 6 months to 2 years of age. This is a fun, exciting, 30-minute class where you and your child learn simple signs for communication and animals. Time will be spent in the classroom learning new signs each week.
A parent/caregiver must stay with their student.


Class Times: Thursday 10:00 -10:30
Cost:
$7/student/class for members or $11/student/class for non-members
Special Package Deal: 4 classes for the price of 3! Purchase all 4 classes for only $21.00 for members or $33.00 for non-members!

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Baby Sign Language Fall 2008 Class Schedule

Topic
Thurs
10:00-10:30 am
Barn Animals and Greeting Signs
Sept 11
Birds and Everyday Signs
Oct 9
Reptiles and Mealtime Signs
Nov 6
Wild Animals and Weather Signs
Dec 11

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Children 2 to 3 years:

Zoo Tots

For children 2 and 3 years old. It is a fun, intermediate class that introduces children to animals and the zoo in a classroom environment. Time will be spent in the classroom and in the Zoo. Live animals and Biofacts will be used. A parent/caregiver must stay with their student.

Class Time: Monday 10:00-10:45 am or
Tuesday 10:00 am-10:45 am or
Tuesday 1:30 pm-2:15 pm or
Wednesday 10:00 am-10:45 am or
Thursday 10:00-10:45 am or
Friday 10:00-10:45 am
Cost: $9/student/class for members and $13/student/class for non-members
Special Package Deal: 9 classes for the price of 8! Purchase all 9 classes for only $72.00 for members or $104.00 for non-members!

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Zoo Tots Fall 2008 Class Schedule:

Topic
Mon
10:00-10:45
Tues
10:00-10:45
Tues
1:30-2:15
Wed
10:00-10:45
Thurs
10:00-10:45
Fri
10:00-10:45
Down on the Farm
Sept 15
Sept 16
Sept 16
Sept 17
Sept 18
Sept 19
Frogs and Toads
Sept 22
Sept 23
Sept 23
Sept 24
Sept 25
Sept 26
Stripes and Spots
Sept 29
Sept 30
Sept 30
Oct 1
Oct 2
Oct 3
Water Birds
No Class
Oct 14
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Turtles and Tortoises
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
No Class
Monkeying Around
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Fuzzy Animals
Nov 10
No Class
No Class
Nov 12
Nov 13
Nov 14
Slithery Snakes
Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 20
Nov 21
Hawks and Owls
Dec 1
Dec 2
Dec 2
Dec 3
Dec 4
Dec 5

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Children 3 to 5 years:

Critter Club

These fun, 1 hour long classes are for children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old. Each class covers different animal topics and may include crafts, games, stories, songs, and information about the animal. Live animals, Biofacts, and a tour to learn more about the animals may be included. Parents are not required to stay with their children for this class.

Class Times:
Tuesdays 10:00 -11:00 or 1:15 - 2:15 or Wednesday 10:00 -11:00 or Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 am
Cost: $12/student/class for members and $16/student/class for non-members
Special Package Deal: 13 classes for the price of 12! Purchase all 13 classes for only $144.00 for members or $192.00 for non-members!

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Critter Club Fall 2008 Class Schedule:

Topic
Tues
10:00-11:00
Tues
1:15-2:15
Wed
10:00-11:00
Thurs
10:00-11:00
Guinea Hogs
Sept 9
Sept 9
Sept 10
Sept 11
Kangaroos
Sept 16
Sept 16
Sept 17
Sept 18
Naked Mole Rats
Sept 23
Sept 23
Sept 24
Sept 25
Frogs
Sept 30
Sept 30
Oct 1
Oct 2
Insects
Oct 7
Oct 7
Oct 8
Oct 9
Lemurs
Oct 14
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Owls
Oct 21
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Bats
Oct 28
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Llamas
Nov 4
Nov 4
Nov 5
Nov 6
Giraffes
No Class
No Class
Nov 13
Nov 14
Turkeys
Nov 18
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 20
Emerald Tree Boas
Dec 2
Dec 2
Dec 3
Dec 4
Tayras
Dec 9
Dec 9
Dec 10
Dec 11

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Tiger Tales

This 2 hour long class is for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old (and are potty trained) who want to stay a little longer at the Zoo. In each class students will explore different animal topics, listen to a story, make a craft, go on a train or carousel ride, and do fun activities. Live animals and Biofacts will be used. Parents may not stay with their children for this class.

Class time: Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Cost: $17.00/student/class for members or $21.00/student/class for non-members
Special Package Deal: 5 classes for the price of 4! Purchase all 5 classes for only $68.00 for members or $84.00 for non-members!

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Tiger Tales Fall 2008 Class Schedule:

Topic
Fri
9:00-11:00
Gator Gumbo
Sept 12
Llama, Llama, Mad at Mama
Sept 26
Bats at the Beach
Oc 10
Diary of a Wombat
Nov 7
Mouse Mess
Dec 12

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Preschool Art Class

These art classes are designed for children 4 & 5 years old. Children will be introduced to basic drawing and painting skills and be given the chance to express themselves creatively. They will look at live animals in the classroom or on exhibit, and create images of these animals. Parents may not stay with their children for this class.

Class Time: Tuesday 1:30 pm - 3 pm
Cost:
$15.00/student/class for members or $19.00/student/class for non-members
Special Package Deal: 11 classes for the price of 10! Purchase all 11 classes for only $150.00 for members or $190.00 for non-members!

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Preschool Art Class Schedule:

Topic
Tues
1:30 - 3:00
Line Patterned Snakes
Sept 9
Mixing the Color of Grass (with bugs in it)
Sept 16
Watercolor - Wax Resist Zebras
Sept 23
Mixing the Color of Rhinos
Sept 30
Clay Animals
Oct 7
Line Drawing Cats
Oct 14
Tints and Shades of Turtles
Oct 21
Cut Paper Animal Masks
Oct 28
No Class
Nov 4
No Class
Nov 11
Print Making Pigs
Nov 18
No Class
Nov 25
Ink and Tissue Cassowary
Dec 2
Mixing the Color of Tigers
Dec 9

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Saturday Art

Students 6-12 years old learn to develop basic drawing and painting skills with animals as their centerpiece. Live animals may be brought to the classroom or students may go see animals on exhibit. Parents may not stay with their children for this class.

Class Time: Saturday 1 - 4 pm
Cost:
$24.00/student/class for members or $28.00/student/class for non-members
Special Package Deal: 7 classes for the price of 6! Purchase all 7 classes for only $144.00 for members or $168.00 for non-members!

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Saturday Art Class Schedule:

Topic
Sat
1 - 4:00
LIne Drawing Australian Animals
Sept 6
Wax Resist North American Animals
Sept 20
Clay Animals
Oct 4
Tempera Painted African Animals
Oct 25
Acrylic Painted South American Animals
Nov 15
Printmaking Asian Animals
Nov 22
Ink and Wash Alabama Animals
Dec 6
Cut Paper Animal Masks
Oct 28

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