Parent and Child Classes




The Educators Guide
to Tampa's Lowry
Park Zoo


Click here to download the 2008 Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo School Summer Catalog.

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Our parent and child classes, Animal Adventure Club for ages 3 to 5 and Zoo-mers for ages 1.5-2, provide an amazing opportunity for young children to engage and interact with the animal world.  From koalas to camels, hibernation to migration, the topics cover real science content at an age-appropriate level all well encouraging social skills, introducing a classroom setting and creating memories and learning experiences for children and their parents.

Each class will: 

  • Begin with a look at the animal themed calendar and circle-time song.
  • Read an enjoyable children’s story.
  • Create an animal craft.
  • Meet a special animal friend or
  • Build an enrichment for a Zoo animal
  • See and touch biofacts like feathers, shells and pelts.
  • Discover fun facts about animals and nature.
  • Enjoy an animal cracker snack.

 

  NEW!  Saturday Classes! 

Special Events are now offered on Saturdays!  See catalog for dates and details.

NEW!  Series Classes!  Classes are offered as a 2 to 3 class series all building upon a common theme.  Sign up for the series and expand the depth and extend fun of each theme. 

To enroll in our Parent and Child classes please log onto http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/register/index.html and click on the first paw print.




Home School Programs

We also offer educational Home school Programs that meet the Sunshine State Standards for science. Classes are offered for Grades K-2 and 3-5. These exciting programs are interactive and hands-on. Participants have the opportunity to meet an animal, make an enrichment, do hands-on activities, and go on a Zoo hike.


Parent's Night Out

Parents drop your kids off at the Zoo for the evening and go out, and have yourself a Wild time. We will supply the entertainment, pizza, and Sierra Mist for your child's awesome Zoo experience.

Drop off time: 5:30p.m.
Pick up time: 11p.m.
Fee: $30 for one child, $25 for two or more children (per child rate)
Age: 3-5 (must be potty trained)
Ages: 6-8
Dates: First Saturday of every Month
Registration must take place at least one week in advance.
For more information or to register, call 813-935-8552, ext. 232