Join us for Nashville Zoo’s Homeschool Days!
These engaging programs encourage home school students to learn about the importance of conservation by exploring the world of animals. These are both enjoyable and educational programs that feature live animal presentations, hands-on activities, animal artifacts and an activity out on the Zoo trail (weather permitting) that will help students make connections between the lesson content and Nashville Zoo animals.
Each class is designed to meet the needs of the specified age groups, for this reason we ask that you register your children in their correct grade levels. Neither younger siblings or parents are allowed to sit-in on programs. Parents and other children are welcome to purchase admission or use their membership to tour the Zoo while your student is in class. Your child need only register for one class per month, we offer two days of programming simply to provide parents with flexibility in scheduling their child's class day at the Zoo.
Covid Note (as of August 11, 2021): Based on recommendations by the CDC, masks will be required for all youth, adults and staff in indoor education program settings. If there are any changes to this policy, we will update all program participants.
Class Schedule
August 18&19
First Impressions
Do camels really store water in their humps? Are crocodile tears for real? Come join us as we dispel these and other animal related myths.
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September 15&16
Animal Athletes
Some animals are just natural athletes, but, all animals have special features that allow them to compete, not for sporting victory, but survival.
Registration opens Wednesday September 1 at 10am.
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October 6&7
Twiga's Quest
Twiga is the Nashville Zoo's mascot. Your quest, should you accept the challenge, is to help Twiga find his best friend while also discovering how Zoo’s are helping wildlife all over the world.
Registration opens Wednesday September 15 at 10am.
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November 10&11
Animal University
Do you have what it takes to be an animal trainer? In this program, learn important animal training techniques and discover how they are used in daily animal care.
Registration opens Wednesday October 20 at 10am.
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Daily Class Schedule:
Session 1: 10 - 11 am, Grades K-1
Session 2: 12 - 1:30 pm, Grades 2-4
Session 3: 2 - 3:30 pm, Grades 5-8
Cost of Program:
Member - $10
Non-Member - $17
April 17 & 18
Project Feeder Watch
Birds have a variety of adaptations that help them to survive in their environment. Join us as we learn about birds from around the world.
Registration opens July 24.
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Questions? Email education@nashvillezoo.org, or call 615-833-1534 ext. 165.