Preschool Classes
School-Year Programs
Send your preschooler on a wild adventure at the Minnesota Zoo! These child-only classes are designed for children age
3 1/2* through Kindergarten and include animal stories, crafts and activities along with exploration of the Zoo and our amazing animals.
AGES: 3 1/2 through Kindergarten
TIMES: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m.
FEES: Members: $23 per class, Non-members: $28 per class.
Package Discount: Register for four Preschool programs** during the school year and receive $10 off every 4th class!
If you are looking for our summer Zoo Camp classes, please check out Zoo Camp page.
Penguin Plunge
Penguin Plunge
September 13
Plunge into the watery world of these energetic black and white birds. We’ll discover what they eat, how they hunt and other amazing adaptations. |
Friday, September 13 |
Horsin' Around at the FARM
Horsin' Around at the FARM
September 20 or 21
Yee-ha! Gallop into the wild world of horses and meet our unique draft horses. |
Friday, September 20
Saturday, September 21 (a.m. only) |
Awesome Otters
Awesome Otters
September 27
You “otter” join us for some fun! We’ll be slip-sliding through the Zoo to visit our otter friends from Minnesota, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. |
Friday, September 27 |
Wild Wolves
Wild Wolves
October 4
We will investigate these secretive animals and discover the unique relationship between wolves and ravens. |
Friday, October 4 |
Our Feathered Friends
Our Feathered Friends
October 11
See for yourself why birds come in different shapes, sizes and colors. |
Friday, October 11 |
Penguin Plunge
Penguin Plunge
October 17
Plunge into the watery world of these energetic black and white birds. We’ll discover what they eat, how they hunt and other amazing adaptations. |
Thursday, October 17 |
Spunky Spiders
Spunky Spiders
October 18
Even Little Miss Muffet would enjoy this class. Real spiders may not be as clever as Charlotte but many are just as unusual.
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Friday, October 18 |
Just Batty
Just Batty
October 25 or 26
Watch bats fly and find out what makes them different from birds. Learn to appreciate these beneficial animals that have a bad reputation they don't deserve. |
Friday, October 25
Saturday, October 26 (a.m. only) |
Bear Necessities
Bear Necessities
November 8
Discover the bear necessities as we meet the grizzlies of Russia's Grizzly Coast and our black bears on the Minnesota Trail!
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Friday, November 8 |
Shark!
Shark!
November 15 or 16
Designed to be a perfect predator, the shark’s sharp teeth and sensational senses may surprise you! |
Friday, November 15
Saturday, November 16 (a.m. only) |
Crazy for Crocodiles
Crazy for Crocodiles
November 22
Sink your teeth into the amazing world of crocodiles. Come meet our West African dwarf crocodiles and other cool creatures from West Africa. |
Friday, November 22 |
Turtle Tales
Turtle Tales
December 6
Dive into the sea for an imaginary trip with a sea turtle and visit a sea turtle in the Shark Reef exhibit. |
Friday, December 6 |
Festive Furries
Festive Furries
December 13 or 14
What animals help you to celebrate holidays throughout the year? Come discover some of the unique qualities of festive animals. |
Friday, December 13
Saturday, December 14 (a.m. only) |
*Please note age range - child must be 3 1/2 years old by the date of the class to register for our school-year single-day preschool programs.
**Four preschool classes must be for the same child.
If the date you want is full, there is a waiting list option available during registration.
Call 952.431.9320 if you have any questions.
Looking for more preschool options – check out our
Wild Wonders Preschool package.
