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Summer Conservation Camps for Ages 2-5



Summer Conservation Camps for Ages 6-15

Conservation Careers: Ages 13-15
Explore zoo careers in education, animal care and conservation with us and the Great Lakes Region of Roots & Shoots of the Jane Goodall Institute. Five hours per day, daily for one week. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Jun 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 10 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes - New Sessions! New Times!
For one child age 2 or 3 with one adult
In each three-day series children learn about animals that live at the zoo by listening to stories and making crafts to take home.
Only registered children may attend.
9:30-10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.-noon
Members $48/Non-members $60

Tiny Tykes: Ears to Hear
For 2-Year-Olds Nov 4, 18, 25 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Nov 5, 12, 19 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Wonderful Wings
For 2-Year-Olds Dec 2, 9, 16 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Dec 3, 10, 17 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Tales on Tails
For 2-Year-Olds Sep 9, 16, 23 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Sep 10, 17, 24 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Comfortable Coverings
For 2-Year-Olds Oct 7, 14, 21 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Oct 8, 15, 22 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Fall on the Farm
For 3-Year-Olds Sep 11, 18, 25 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Backyard Buddies
For 3-Year-Olds Oct 9, 16, 23 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Stock Up Nuts & Build Blubber
For 3-Year-Olds Nov 6, 13, 20 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Desert Delights
For 3-Year-Olds Dec 4, 11, 18 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Programs for Early Childhood
For children ages 2 and 3* (An adult must accompany each child)
Sibling Safari
Calling all brothers and sisters to learn about the amazing animals at the zoo. Ages 9-24 months with an adult. Oct 6, 20, 27 9:30 a.m.
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Mis Tres Amigos
Learn about the animals that live in Pritzker Family Children's Zoo in both English and Spanish. Ages 2-4 with an adult. Sep 8, 15, 22 10 a.m.
Nov 3, 10, 17 10 a.m.
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One Big Family in Nature
Explore nature with your family. Ages 4-5. Sep 20 12:30 a.m.
Oct 18 12:30 a.m.
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Bug Club
Discover the wonders of bugs. Ages 4-6. Sep 20 9:30 a.m.
Oct 18 9:30 a.m.
Nov 15 9:30 a.m.
Dec 13 9:30 a.m.
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Story Time
Story Time is a free program held at the Farmhouse at the Farm-in-the-Zoo Presented by John Deere. Donations are welcome and help fund this popular program.