Homeschool Zoocademy
Registration CLOSED for 2022-2023!
Homeschool Zoocademy at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is designed for students ages 5-12 and covers a wide range of topics in biology, zoology, environmental science, conservation, and more. Alongside one of our zoo Educators, your student will explore the zoo and the natural world around them! Students will "learn the wild way" through both classroom education and real-world experiences. Classes are divided by age group and offer lessons best suited to their grade level.
Please note the following:
- Face coverings are optional for students.
(Subject to change based on CDC guidlines. See CDC COVID-19 by County recommendations.)
- Class size will be strictly limited to 15 students each.
- We are eliminating the snack break in order to help minimize possible transmission of COVID-19.
- Students' must be free of COVID-like symptoms before they are admitted to class.
- A liability waiver must be signed for each student before they are admitted to class.
Participants will register for the full year of classes. There will not be individual month sign up options.
Classes are for students ages 5-12 and will explore a different topic once a month throughout the school year. There will be several day and time options offered for each topic. Participants will attend ONE class each month on the same day of the week each month. Each class will include lessons, animal encounters, activities and/or projects, and walks through the Zoo.
Topics Covered 2022-2023
Ages 5-6: Feeding Behaviors "Vores"
Ages 7-8: Animal Oddballs
Ages 9-10: Animal Adaptations
Ages 11-12: Taxonomy
Pricing
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FULL YEAR (8 classes)
Ages 5-12
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Zoo Member
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$175
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Non-Member
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$200
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Includes 8 classes. Participants attend one class per month during the first week of each month September-April!
Forms
To be signed and returned prior to program date. (Forms will also be e-mailed via DocuSign to registered participants)
*Allergy action plan only necessary for severe allergies that may require EpiPen or specific medical attention.
Registration CLOSED
Registration Policies
Date Change:
We are unable to accommodate date changes. Before registering, please be sure that you have selected your correct day and time. There will be no refunds for incorrect registrations.
Cancellations:
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations or for any portion of in-person programs missed for any reason including but not limited to: absence, illness, failure to follow our safety protocols or disruptive behavior.
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