For 3 Year Olds

Act Wild for Wildlife and Wild Places!

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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Who can participate?

  • Children 3 years old and accompanying adult. (No charge for adults.)

When are 3 year old programs available?

  • Year round. See below for dates and topics.

How much are 3 year old programs?

  • Sign up for individual classes, or for the entire series and save!
  • Cost per Class: $10/ Member - $14/ Non-Member
  • Cost per Series: $24/ Member - $36/ Non-Member
  • Starting January 1, 2010 prices will increase by $1.

Where do 3 year old programs take place?

  • Most occur in the Harold C. Schott Education Center. Confirmation materials will be received once you have registered.

Questions? Contact us at (513) 559-7767 or email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org

Fall Dates and Topics

Topic Description Dates
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

Winter Dates and Topics

Topic Description Dates
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