.png)
Programs for Ages 1 - 2.5
Polliwogs
Ages: 1-2.5 with an accompanying adult
Class length: 1 hour, dates and times vary
Cost per child: $45 for a four-class series, Zoo members save 20%
With guidance from the accompanying adult and our zoo educators, children will learn through exploration and play. This is a child-centered program that is less structured than our traditional classes. During Polliwogs, children will engage in free play and hands-on experiences at various sensory bins and tactile stations around the classroom. Stations consist of a variety of natural substrates, tools, toy animals, and much more. This class not only supports young children’s social, physical and emotional development, but also helps them connect and develop empathy for wildlife and nature.
Polliwogs classes take place in the Bankers Trust Learning Center located in the center of the Zoo.
Natural substrates will be used during this class including birdseed which may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts. Please include notes of allergies your child may have during the registration process.
Monday Series: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Session 1: September 8, 15, 22, 29
Session 2: October 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 3: November 3, 10, 17, 24
Tuesday Series: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Session 1: September 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 2: October 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 3: November 4, 11, 18, 25
Registration & Cancellations
Registration and pre-payment required. For non-members, class registration includes Zoo admission for the registered child and one accompanying adult. Any additional adults or children must pay admission or check-in with their Zoo membership.
Zoo Hours
Classes during normal operating hours will check in with Admissions staff. Any extra adults will pay for admission at that time.
Classes that begin outside normal operating hours will be greeted by a Zoo Educator at Admissions approximately 5 minutes prior to the start of class.
Registration & Cancellations
All sales are final. If you need to transfer your registration, you may transfer to another date or time in the current season. Transfers must be completed prior to the start of the originally scheduled session. Missed classes during a session cannot be carried over into different sessions or seasons. No refunds will be offered unless classes are cancelled by the Zoo.
For more information, help registering please call the Education Office at 515-974-2550 or email education@blankparkzoo.org.