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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.

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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.

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Children 6 months - 2 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
Tuesday - 9:00 -9:30 or 10:00 -10:30 or 1:30 - 2:00
Wednesday - 9:00 -9:30 or 10:00 -10:30

Cost:
$6/student/class for members or $10/student/class for non-members

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Babes in the Zoo
Winter & Spring 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 9-9:30	Tues 10-10:30	Tue 1:30-2	Wed 9-9:30	Wed 10-10:30
Fun, Feathered Friends	Jan 20	Jan 20	Jan 20	Jan 21	Jan 21
Cute, Cuddly Animals	Feb 17	Feb 17	Feb 17	Feb 18	Feb 18
Slithery Snakes	Mar 24	Mar 24	Mar 24	Mar 25	Mar 25
Black and White Animals	Apr 14	Apr 14	Apr 14	Apr 15	Apr 15
Swimming Animals	May 5	May 5	May 5	May 6	May 6

 

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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 (Fall Only)
Tuesday - 11:30 (Winter & Spring)
Thursday - 10:00 (Winter & Spring)

Cost:
$6/student/class for members or $10/student/class for non-members

Registration Form (pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Baby Sign Language
Winter & Spring 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 11:30	Thurs 10:00
Family Signs	Jan 13	No Class
Water Signs	Feb 10	No Class
Need Signs Part One	No Class	Feb 19
Need Signs Part Two	Mar 10	No Class
Food Signs	No Class	Mar 26
Drink Signs	Apr 7	No Class
Senses Signs	Apr 23	No Class
Active Signs	No Class	May 7

 

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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 Times:
Monday 9:00-9:45 am or 10:15-11:00
Tuesday 9:00-9:45 am or 10:15-11:00
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:
$8/student/class for members and $12/student/class for non-members

Registration Form (.pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Zoo Tots
Winter & Spring 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Mon 9:00-9:45 or 10:15-11:00	Tues 9:00-9:45 or 10:15-11:00	Wed 10:15-11:00	Thurs 10:15-11:00	Fri/Sat 10:00-10:45
Birds of Prey	Jan 12	Jan 13	Jan 14	Jan 15	Jan 16
Creepy, Crawly Animals	Jan 26	Jan 27	Jan 28	Jan 29	Jan 30
Animal Mouths	Feb 2	Fev 3	Feb 4	Feb 5	Feb 6
Animal Ears	Feb 9	Feb 10	Feb 11	Feb 12	Feb 13 & 14
Animal Eyes	Feb 23	Feb 24	Feb 25	Feb 26	Feb 27
Animal Noses	Mar 2	Mar 3	Mar 4	Mar 5	Mar 6
Black & White Animals	Mar 9	Mar 10	Mar 11	Mar 12	Mar 13
Great Big Gray Animals	Mar 30	Mar 31	Apr 1	Apr 2	Apr 3
South American Animals	Apr 6	Apr 7	Apr 8	Apr 9	Apr 10
Austrailian Animals	Apr 20	Apr 21	Apr 22	Apr 23	Apr 24
Back on the Farm	Apr 27	Apr 28	Apr 29	Apr 30	May 1

 

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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:
Tuesday -10:00 -11:00 or 1:15 - 2:15
Wednesday - 10:00 -11:00
Thursday -10:00 - 11:00 am

Cost:
$10/student/class for members and $14/student/class for non-members

Registration Form (pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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Critter Club
Winter & Spring 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 10:00-11:00	Tues 1:15-2:15	Wed 10:00-11:00	Thurs 10:00-11:00
Iguanas	Jan 13	Jan 13	Jan 14	Jan 15
Tamarins & Marmosets	Jan 20	Jan 20	Jan 21	Jan 22
Small Cats	Jan 27	Jan 27	Jan 28	Jan 29
Goats	Feb 3	Feb 3	Feb 4	Feb 5
Squirrel Monkeys	Feb10	Feb 10	Feb 11	Feb 11
Toucans	Feb 17	Feb 17	Feb 18	Feb 19
Skunks & Raccoons	Mar3	Mar 3	Mar 4	Mar 5
Wombats	Mar 10	Mar 10	Mar 11	Mar 12
Otters	Mar 24	Mar 24	Mar 25	Mar 26
Orangutans	Apr 20	Apr 21	Apr 22	Apr 23
Desert Animals	Apr 7	Apr 7	Apr 8	Apr 9
Hornbills	Apr 21	Apr 21	Apr 22	Apr 23
Anteaters	Apr 28	Apr 28	Apr 29	Apr 30
Langurs	May 5	May 5	May 6	May 7

 

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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:
$12.00/student/class for members or $16.00/student/class for non-members


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Tiger Tales
Winter & Spring 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Fri 9:00 - 11:00
The Mitten	Jan 23
Hide and Snake	Jan 30
There's an Alligator Under My Bed	Feb 13
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing	Feb 20
Why Can't I Spray Today?	Mar 6
Last Night at the Zoo	Mar 27
The Wide Mouthed Frog	Apr 10
Sheep in a Jeep	Apr 24
Miss Spider's Tea Party	May 1
Giraffe's Can't Dance	May 8

 

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:
$12.00/student/class for members or $16.00/student/class for non-members

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Preschool Art
Winter & Spring 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 1:30 - 3:00
Tints & Shades of Brown	Jan 13
Line Patterned Bird Eggs	Jan 20
Watercolor - Wax Resist Owls	Jan 27
Chalk Drawing Rhinos	Feb 3
Ink & Watercolor Otters	Feb 10
Oil Pastel Tigers	Feb 17
Mixed Green Tempera Painted Alligators	Mar 3
Cut Paper Water Animals	Mar 10
Mixing Pink Tempera Painted Flamingoes	Mar 24
Pastel Tempera Farm Animals	Apr 7
Ink & Tissue Giraffes	Apr 14
Tempera Painted Red Birds	Apr 21
Print Making Bugs	Apr 28
Tempera Painted Fish	May 5

 

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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 - 1:00 - 4:00

Cost:
$16.00/student/class for members or $20.00/student/class for non-members


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Saturday Art
Winter & Spring 2009 Class Schedule:

Topic	Tues 1:30 - 3:00
Tempera Painted Big Cats	Jan 10
Line Drawaing Reptiles	Jan 24
Wax Resist Savanna Animals	Feb 14
Tints and Shades Desert Animals	Feb 28
Water Color Rainforest Animals	Mar 7
Acrylic Austrailian Animals	Mar 28
Oil Pastel Alabama Animals	Apr 4
Ink and Water Color Aquatic Animals	Apr 11
Print Making Shell Fish	May 2

 

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= Closed Class or No Class