Education Spotlight
 Early Childhood Programs
to Connect, Care, and Conserve – starting with our littlest learners! Create a unique experience for you and your child while learning about animals through crafts, pretend play, music, Zoo walks, and best of all, animal visitors!
Some favorite stories from participating parents: • “For their 3 year old birthday, the twins wanted a carousel cake. What animals to include? A cassowary, of course.” • “Some kids want a teddy bear. Or maybe a tiger. This 20 month old begged for a siamang!” • “She was nervous to come to snake class. But by the end of the lesson, she boldly petted the snake animal visitor and thereafter proudly told anyone that would listen how she wasn’t scared anymore.” For information, dates, and prices for our various early childhood programs: visit us online: www.sfzoo.org/toddlers or see our Toddler Class Schedule email: toddlers@sfzoo.org call: (415) 753-8140 ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________
Children's Programs The Education Department supports the conservation mission of the Zoo by offering experiences that inspire an appreciation of wildlife and an understanding of our relationship to the natural world. We have children's programs for infants through 12-year-olds, featuring a rich array of activities such as wildlife crafts and games, keeper talks, Zoo tours, close-up animal encounters, and a Junior Keeper Club for youths interested in animal careers. All classes include a small snack to keep little ones going. For teens, we offer numerous volunteer opportunities. See our Calendar of Events for schedule, prices and online registration for the below programs. Early Childhood Programs Fisher-Price® is a proud sponsor of our early childhood programs. See the Early Childhood Education Page for Schedule and Registration Information Infant to 4 years old
Jills 'n' JoeysJoin the Zoo playgroup! Meet like-minded parents while letting your little ones play in a safe environment with age-appropriate toys. Parents will enjoy having a close encounter with one of our Zoo animals.  18 months through 3 years old
Fun for Little Learners
Designed for young learners and their caregiver, each class focuses on a different animal and includes a craft, small snack, music and a room full of exciting discoveries. Weekly topics, the same for both age groups, cover six different fascinating animals. This year round program offers different animal lessons every session. You may sign up for one or more topics. Little Learners classes take place in the Zoo's charming Fisher-Price® Little Learners' Log Cabin. The 840-square-foot cabin nestled in a 3,000-square-foot wooded grove site in the Children's Zoo is an eco-friendly education center, made of recycled logs and lumber and filled with multi-sensory learning tools including an early childhood library, tactile tables, animal-based toys and animal-designed toddler tables and chairs. 3-4 years old
Animal AdventuresFilled with music, crafts, games, animal visitors and Zoo walks, this 6-week series is designed for 3 and 4-year-olds and their caregivers. Learn about animals through the alphabet, numbers, colors, patterns and sizes. Lessons follow the alphabet with corresponding animals. You may sign up for the entire series or individual classes. 5 to 7 Years OldYoung ZoologistsMarvelous Mammals, Radical Reptiles, Awesome Amphibians, Bug Buddies, and Beautiful Birds are topics in this series where children learn about what makes these animals unique. 8 to 10 Years OldCommissary CaperDuring this 3-hour class, we look for clues to answer a complex animal puzzle. You've never been on a scavenger hunt like this! 9 to 12 Years OldJunior Keeper Club If you are 9 to 12 years old and interested in animals or a career in animal care, this club is for you! Join now and you'll receive: - The Club's quarterly newsletter
- A Membership card
- Quarterly behind-the-scenes tours with San Francisco Zoo keepers
- And a free Zoo gift!
Membership fee: $40. Please contact the Education Department to join or have a registration flier sent to you. TeensThe San Francisco Zoo offers a variety of amazing volunteer opportunities specially designed for teens. Children's Programs Contact Information: (415) 753-7073 or education@sfzoo.org. | 
