Looking for a fun and exciting adventure the whole family can enjoy together?
Wild Family Workshops will be an opportunity for you to spend quality time together, explore and learn about plants and animals, while participating in hands-on, nature-based activities. This program is intended for children 4+ years old and their families.
Spring 2022 Schedule:
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January 22nd - Chinese New Year
*Afternoon class added from 1PM-4PM*
Come learn about the Chinese New Year during our January Wild Family Workshop. Held in the Asian Gardens of the Zoo, this workshop will celebrate the year of the tiger while learning about tigers all around the world. Figure out your Chinese Zodiac, make a dragon, and spend time with your family during this celebration of the new lunar year.
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February 12th - The Snuggle Is Real *Sold Out* Email for Waitlist
Come spend some koala-ty time with your family at this Valentine's day Wild Family Workshop. We will spend this workshop talking about the snuggliest animals that call the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens home. Are otters as friendly as they are cute? Why are those lemurs making so much noise? Can our stingrays sting you? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Plus, we'll meet some of the cutest and cuddliest animal ambassadors.
*Although this workshop will have you spending koala-ty time with your family, please note the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens does not have any resident koalas. We will still see some other very cute and snuggly animals that call the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens home.*
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March 12th - From Farm to Table
Come learn about the food side of things in this farm to table Wild Family Workshop. Do you know how much food it takes to feed a zoo? The answer may be more than you think. In this workshop we’ll talk about the various places we get food for the animals, see where we have our own garden on site, and make a little zoo snack of our own. Bon Appetit!
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April 9th - Migration Celebration
Tweeting all bird enthusiasts, this workshop is for you! Its prime migration time for our feathered friends, and an im-peck-able time to host our birding Wild Family Workshop. Bird watching, bird houses, bird feeders, oh my! We’ll also talk about migration and some of the birds that nest right here at the Zoo.
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*Topics and dates subject to change.
Each program will run 9 am - 12 pm unless otherwise noted
PRICING
Each fee below covers one child and one adult per class.
Members:
$30 for 1 adult/child pair
$5 per additional child or adult in family
Non-Members:
$45 for 1 adult/child pair
$10 per additional child or adult in family
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Please Note the Following COVID-19 Protocols:
- Each participant will answer a symptom questionnaire at check-in.
- Each participant must sign a COVID19 waiver.
- All Zoo staff and volunteers are required to wear face masks. For the well-being of you and your child(ren), and the safety of others, all participants 5 and over are required to wear cloth or disposable face masks during all indoor class activities.
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Authorizations
By enrolling in our programming, you authorize any emergency medical treatment and allow the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to use your and/or your childs image for promotional and news purposes.
Waiting Lists
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Early Childhood programs, we do keep waiting lists when classes fill. If a desired program is not visible on the registration site, please assume that the date is filled to capacity. To be added to the wait list of an Early Childhood program, contact the Education department directly by email or call 904-757-4463, ext. 101.
Date Changes / Cancellations / Refunds
Due to the high demand for our Early Childhood programs, date changes are not allowed. Cancellations must be received in writing by email or fax. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or missed programs. We reserve the right to cancel any programs for people abusing the extra attendee price and no refund will be given.
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