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. For children under 4, check out our Zoo Tots and Nature's Newbies programs.
2022 Schedule:
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December 10th - Yer A Wizard
Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles alike, school is back in session! Back by popular demand, join us for another great year of witchcraft and wizardry. Potions and Herbology, classes join favorites from last year Charms and The Care of Magical Creatures. Mischief Managed.
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January 14th 2023 - Mystical Menagerie
Unicorns and Dragons and Big Foot oh my! Let your imagination run wild at this mythical creatures workshop. We'll discover some of the legends behind these mythical creatures and learn about some real life counterparts who might be long lost cousins.
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February 11th 2023 - The Snuggle is Real
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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*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:
$35 for 1 adult/child pair
$10 per additional child or adult in family
Non-Members:
$60 for 1 adult/child pair
$25 per additional child or adult in family
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Please Note the Following Health and Safety Protocols:
- Each participant must sign a COVID19 waiver. Only one waiver per calendar year is required.
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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.
Questions?