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Henson Robinson Zoo offers a variety of classes and programming. Click on one of the following links for more information. Zooper EdventuresZooper Edventures classes are held on Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 P.M. and are filled with theme related games, crafts, a zoo discovery walk, a snack, and fun learning! Zooper Edventures are $13.00 per class for Springfield Park Distrct Residents & Springfield Zoological Society member and $15.00 per class for non-residents. Pre-registration is required.To register, either send in a registration form [PDF, 63k] with your payment or call the zoo at 753-6217 and pay by credit card. Registration forms may be returned to: Henson Robinson Zoo, Education Department, 1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62712 Please note the age requirements for each class. Only students of the appropriate age will be admitted. Also, please inform us of your child's food or animal allergies. For 5-6 Year OldsWhatza Wolverine? September 13 Owl Prowl October 11 Critter Coats November 1 Marmoset Mania November 22 Reindeer Games December 13 For 7-9 Year OldsMonkey Business September 6 Oh Deer! September 27 Cougar Chronicles October 18 Falcon Fever November 15 Holiday Critter Creations December 20 Project H.O.W.L. (Helping Out Wild Life)Take action...with Project H.O.W.L.! Students, ages 10-12, will create and help present enrichment items to enhance the zoo animals' lives and stimulate new behaviors. Project H.O.W.L. takes place in the zoo classroom and on zoo grounds on Saturdays from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Each Project class is $13.00 for Springfield Park District residents & Springfield Zoological Society members & $15.00 for non-residents.To register for one or more of the classes, To register, either send in a registration form [PDF, 63k] with your payment or call the zoo at 753-6217 and pay by credit card. Registration forms may be returned to: Henson Robinson Zoo, Education Department, 1100 East Lake Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62712 Please note the age requirements for each class. Only students of the appropriate age will be admitted. Classes For Ages 10 to 12Animal Training 101 September 20 Kitty Kare November 8 Holiday Animal Presents December 6 Junior ZooKeeperAre you between the ages of 13 and 17?Are you fascinated by animals? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper? If you answered "YES!" to these questions, then maybe you have what it takes to be a Junior Zookeeper! This 8 class course for kids ages 13 to 17 meets on Saturdays and runs from Saturday, September 6 to Saturday, November 8. In each 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Saturday session, Junior Zookeepers are challenged with hands on activities that allow them to learn about how Henson Robinson Zoo operates and how we care for the animals within the zoo. Some activities include:
In addition, once you complete the Junior Zookeeper course, you may have the opportunity to become a Junior Zookeeper Volunteer at the zoo! This class is not an opportunity to play with the animals. There will be limited animal contact. However, Junior Zookeepers is a chance to get real zookeeper experience which involves all aspects of zoo keeping. This sometimes means hard work and getting dirty, but also includes many rewarding experiences. The Junior Zookeeper program is $75.00 for Springfield Park District Residents & Springfield Zoological Society members and $80.00 for non-residents. This includes 8 classes, a manual, and an official Junior Zookeeper T-shirt! To register, either send in your registration form with your payment or call us at 753-6217 and pay with your credit card. Please note the age requirements; only students of the appropriate age will be admitted. Enrollment is limited to 9 students and spots fill quickly! The education department will begin taking registrations for Fall Junior Zookeepers on FRIDAY, August 1. No registrations will be allowed before this date. |