HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS


Designed especially for homeschool students, homeschool at the Memphis Zoo is an exciting alternative classroom to explore biological topics. Students will meet live animals and participate in innovative activities.

2010 Workshops

10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

Cost per session: $30/members, $40/non-members, $5 off if parent assists

Registration Deadline: One week before the date of the program.
Reservations made after the deadline will incur a $10 late registration fee per child per program.

Pre-K through 7th grade. (PreK/K students must be 4 years of age by the program date.)

     

Indian Ocean Islanders

Discover dragons, sea serpents, and other mysterious creatures. Island hop with us as we learn what explorers really discovered in Indian Ocean. (Registration deadline: August 16)

August 23 – PreK/K and 1st/2nd

August 25 – 3rd/4th and 5th-7th  

 

Pinnipeds and the Pacific Ocean

Grab your scuba gear and join us as we plunge into the largest and deepest ocean! Find out how marine mammals play and hunt in such a watery home. (Registration deadline: September 6)

September 13 – PreK/K and 1st/2nd

September 15 – 3rd/4th and 5th-7th  

 

Atlantic Mysteries

Wanted: Deep sea investigators to search for creatures lurking in the abyss.  Come be a part of our exploration team as we unravel the mystery of what lies beneath the Atlantic Ocean.  (Registration deadline: October 4)

October 11– PreK/K and 1st/2nd

October 13– 3rd/4th and 5th-7th  

 

Southern Swimmers

In the Southern Ocean, emperors and kings are not always treated like royalty. In this class, find out which animals really rule this icy habitat. (Registration deadline: November 8)

November 15 – PreK/K and 1st/2nd

November 17 – 3rd/4th and 5th-7th  

 

Little Ocean, Big Bear

The biggest bear makes its home on the shores of the smallest ocean. Come dive into the Arctic Ocean as we investigate how polar bears and other animals survive these freezing waters! (Registration deadline: November 29)

December 6 – PreK/K and 1st/2nd

December 8 – 3rd/4th and 5th-7th  

 


 



Homeschool Resources

Workshop Instructions
Medical Release Form



TO REGISTER


Call (901) 333-6765 to find out more about Zoo Academy.
E-mail educationinfo@memphiszoo.org with questions.
 

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