These programs are designed especially for 3 year olds and a parent (no charge for adult). Through songs, crafts, games, and visits with animals friends, your child will explore the wonder of wildlife in a fun and child-friendly environment.
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| Topic | Description | Dates |
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| CRITTERS AND THEIR COLORS | Green, yellow, red, and blue... there's a rainbow of color in the animal world. Come and practice your color recognition skills, hear a colorful story, and meet some friendly animal guests with some beautiful colors of their own. Register Online |
Sept. 5, 9, or 10: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am Sept. 11 or 12: 9:30-10:15 am, 11-11:45 am, or 1-1:45 pm Sept. 16 or 17: 11-11:45 am |
| FUNNY FACES | Celebrate Halloween in a fun and friendly way as we see some hilarious faces from the animal world. From aardvarks to pottos, funny faces have some special abilities that we will discover. We'll also enjoy a visit form some funny-faced animals and make a funny face that you can take home. Register Online |
Oct. 3, 7, or 8: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am Oct. 9 or 10: 9:30-10:15 am, 11-11:45 am or 1-1:45 pm Oct. 14 or 15: 11-11:45 am |
| DOES A KANGAROO HAVE A MOTHER, TOO? | Join us for this delightful story as we learn about animal mothers and their young. Bring along a favorite stuffed animal that you care for, too! We'll meet some unusual parents and make a fun craft to take home. Register Online |
Nov. 7, 11, or 12: 9:30-10:15 am or 11-11:45 am Nov. 13 or 14: 9:30-10:15 am, 11-11:45 am, or 1-1:45 pm Nov. 18 or 19: 11-11:45 am |
| Topic | Description | Dates |
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| BIRD TREATS | Feeding birds in the winter can be a treat for them as well as a treat for us as we watch them at the feeders! Discover who some of your feathered neighbors are in the winter and meet a real bird up close. Then, make a special winter treat for the birds, using cereal and popcorn which you can take home! Register Online | Dec. 5, 9, or 10: 9:30-10:15am or 11-11:45am Dec. 11 or 12: 9:30-10:15am, 11-11:45am, or 1-1:45pm Dec. 16 or 17: 11-11:45am |
| ROMP AND STOMP | Hop, crawl, run, or slither on in for this lively program on how animals move! As we romp and stomp, during some lively games, we’ll also meet some animal friends that like to move, too! Whether it’s flying in the air or swimming in the sea, come discover why it’s so much fun to move in so many different ways! Register Online | Jan. 2. 6, or 7: 9:30-10:15am or 11-11:45am Jan. 8 or 9: 9:30-10:15am, 11-11:45am, or 1-1:45pm Jan. 13 or 14: 11-11:45am |
| S IS FOR SSSSSNAKE | Slither in and find out what makes snakes so fascinating. Do they really feel slimy? We’ll find out the answer to this and other questions as we meet some real snakes and then make one that you can take home. Register Online | Feb. 6, 10, or 11: 9;30-10:15am or 11-11:45am Feb. 12 or 13: 9:30-10:15am, 11-11:45am, or 1-1:45pm Feb. 17 or 18: 11-11:45am |