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EDUCATION EXPLORATION THROUGH - Greenville Zoo
EDUCATION
                                                THROUGH
greenvillezoo
   SOUTH CAROLINA
                                             EXPLORATION
                              2018–2019
                        Family Programs Guide
                                         Zoo Hours:
             October 1– February 28 • 10:00 am – 4:15 pm daily • Gates lock at 5:00 pm
              March 1– September 30 • 9:00 am–4:15 pm daily • Gates lock at 5:00 pm
         Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, February 4–February 15
EDUCATION EXPLORATION THROUGH - Greenville Zoo
Quarters for
  SELF-GUIDED VISITS
    Visit the Greenville Zoo at your       Conservation                                        QUARTERS
                          own pace!        Quarters for Conservation is an exciting
                                           initiative to greatly enhance the Greenville
       Who? Students and families
         When? Regular zoo hours
                                           Zoo’s wildlife conservation efforts. Through
                                           the collection of quarters, the zoo and local
                                                                                                conservation
            (listed on front page)         community will provide funding for new and existing wildlife conservation
                                           projects in our region and around the globe.
   How? No need for reservations,
just pick a day and time to visit and      Introducing our new projects for 2018 – 2019!
                      enjoy the zoo!
                                                        Leopards
                                                        AMUR LEOPARD AND TIGER ALLIANCE – altaconservation.org
Want to add to your tour?
   Enrich your visit by booking a class.
  See pages 3-10 for programming and                    Gorillas
 page 11 for frequently asked questions.                World Wildlife Foundation – worldwildlife.org/species/cross-river-gorilla

                                                        Anteaters
                ADMISSION                               ANTEATERS & HIGHWAYS/Zoo Conservation – giantanteater.org

                     Group Rates**:
                      Adults: $7.25                     Bats
           Children (3-15yrs): $5.25                    Bat Conservation International (BCI) – batcon.org

**Group rates are available when one
  person makes a lump sum payment                       Red Pandas
    for 15 or more paying people who                    The Red Panda Network (RPN) – redpandanetwork.org
   enter the Zoo together. Bus Drivers
       are free; One adult per every 10
      children is free (weekdays only).

                    Regular Rates*:
                                           Volunteer Opportunities
                                           The Greenville Zoo welcomes you to take part in
                        Adults: $9.75      its volunteer program. We offer volunteer op-
           Children (3-15yrs): $6.50       portunites in all aspects of operation.
  *Price includes tax and 50 cents         • Education Teen Volunteer (Ages 14 –17)
                  for conservation         • Gift & Concessions Volunteer (Ages 15
                                             & up)
                                           • Zookeeper Assistant (Age 16 & up)
                                           • Special Events Volunteer (Age 16 & up)
                                           • Horticulture Volunteer (Age 16 & up)
                                           • Zoo Administration Volunteer (Age 18 & up)
                                           • Docents (Age 18 & up)

                                           For more information please see
                                           greenvillezoo.com/178/Internships-Volunteers.

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SATURDAY

WHAT’S  HAPPENING AT THE ZOO
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                                                                                         ME ABOUT IT!
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                                                                                               Tuesdays

  tellmeaboutit                                   Are you planning on visiting the Zoo without an education       program? Do
                                                                                                    G R E E N V I L L E Z O O

                                                 you have questions about the giraffes, orangutans or lions? On Tuesdays at
                                                  10:30 am & 12:30 pm you will find a representative of the Zoo’s Education
      tuesdays                                     Department at select exhibits answering any questions you might have.
                                                                                                 Open to the general public.
                                                                              Where: In front of a select exhibit each week –
         SATURDAY                           please see greenvillezoo.com/169/Tell-Me-About-it-Tuesdays for a complete listing
                                                                                                  Cost: Admission to the Zoo
                                                                  Time: Tuesdays, September – May, at 10:30 am & 12:30 pm

            for reading
                 Wednesdays
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 WILD  FOR READING
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 Wednesdays G R E E N V I L L E     Z O O

 Wiggle on over to the zoo with your little book worm! Once a week on
 Wednesdays, the education department will celebrate reading with a new
 book and animal friend. Join us during this free program near the Farmyard
                                                                                                    for reading
 Exhibit for a reading of a children’s book then a live animal presentation.                            Wednesdays
 Open to the general public.
 Where: Farmyard Exhibit
 Cost: Admission to the Zoo
 Time: Wednesdays, September through May, at 2:30 pm

                                                                                   LEARNING SAFARI
                                                                                                          Thursdays
           for reading                              Would you like to get close to a snake? How about a Hissing Cockroach?
                Wednesdays                           Maybe you would like to touch the teeth on a lion skull? Have you ever
          thursdays                                 wondered what alligator skin feels like? Who knows what you might see!
                                                                                                  Open to the general public.
                                                                         Where: Front of the Buck Mickel Education Building
                                                                                                 Cost: Admission to the Zoo
                                                              Time: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, September through May, at 3:30 pm

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2 and 3 yrs: 10:30 am–11:15 am
ZOO TOTS PROGRAMS                                              3 and 4 yrs: (Wednesday Only) 12:30 pm–1:15 pm

Zoo Tots classes are designed to help children explore and engage with the natural world. Classes combine an “on your
own” exploratory play time featuring crafts, sensory bins, and educational stations with a structured circle time and
animal encounter. Program length: 45 minutes on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Adult/Child Pair: Members $10 • Non-members $22 (1 Child/1 Adult, cost includes zoo admission)
Additional Parent/Adult: Members $5 • Non-members $12
Bundle pricing (Sept, Oct, Nov): Members $27 • Non-members $63
Bundle pricing (Dec, Jan, Feb): Members $27 • Non-members $63
Bundle pricing (Mar, Apr, May): Members $27 • Non-members $63
Year Long Bundle (Sept–May): Members $80 • Non-members $188
Register online at greenvillezoo.com/179/2-3-Year-Olds

           GREENVILLE ZOO

Seedlings                                                       Underground Homes
This class is all about plants! Zoo Tots Botanists will         This class is all about the life beneath our feet! Join
observe leaves, count flowers, and even meet an animal          us as we learn about animals who make their homes
who pretends to be a plant.                                     underground.
Dates: Sept. 5 & 8                                              Dates: Jan. 30, Feb. 2

Twinkle Toes                                                    Hootin’ & Hollerin’
This class is all about paws, claws, and hooves! Zoo Tots       Roar, whoop, and quack! Life is loud at the Zoo! This class
will use their twinkle toes to learn all about the different    will investigate all of the different ways that animals
kinds of feet in the animal kingdom.                            communicate with one another.
Dates: Oct. 3 & 6                                               Dates: Mar. 6 & 9

Rainforest Rascals                                              Bird Bonanza
The rainforest is an amazing place! During this class, we       Learning about birds can be a hoot! This class will include
will journey around the world to learn about the plants         nest making, moving like a bird, and meeting a real life
and animals of the rainforest.                                  feathery friend.
Dates: Nov. 7 & 10                                              Dates: Apr. 3 & 6

Night & Day                                                     Zoo’s toy Chest
This class is all about animals who are our daytime friends     You are not the only one who likes to play with toys, the
and our nighttime neighbors! Join us as well explore a          animals at the zoo love to play too! During this class, we
den, make a sun catcher, and meet an animal friend.             will talk all about the ways we make sure the animals here
Dates: Dec. 5 & 8                                               are having fun.
                                                                Dates: May 1 & 4
All About Eggs
 Birds are not the only animals that lay eggs! Join us as we
investigate the many different kinds of eggs from animals
all over the world!
Dates: Jan. 2 & 5

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SATURDAY SAFARI PROGRAMS                                                                         4-6 yr: 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Classes are designed to help children discover the fascinating world of animals. Classes are held in the Conservation
Station and combine a lesson with crafts, activities, trips into the zoo and animals in the classroom. Program length is 2
hours on Saturdays.
Members $15 • Non-members $25
Bundle pricing (Sept, Oct, Nov): Members $36 • Non-members $66
                                                                                           SATURDAY
Bundle pricing (Dec, Jan, Feb): Members $36 • Non-members $66
Bundle pricing (Mar, Apr, May): Members $36 • Non-members $66
Year Long Bundle (Sept–May): Members $105 • Non-members $195
Register online at greenvillezoo.com/180/4-6-Year-Olds

Green Kingdom                                                    Below Your feet
Take a walk through the rainforest, journey across the           There is a whole world beneath your feet! This class will
desert, trek over a mountain as we discover the world-wide       discover what animals live underground, make our own
kingdom of plants.                                               underground tunnels, and will include a meeting with an
Date: Sept. 15, 2018                                             animal who likes it in the dirt.
                                                                 Date: Feb. 16, 2019
Tricky Tracks
We are on the trail of some tricky tracks! Students will         Beast Speak
discover different types of animal tracks and meet some          The animal kingdom can be a very chatty place! This
animal friends with pretty funny feet.                           class will investigate the different ways that animals
Date: Oct. 13, 2018                                              communicate with one another.
                                                                 Date: Mar. 16, 2019
Conservation Kids
The world is a wonderful place- and sometimes it needs           Feathered Friends
our help! This class will explore the many ways that             Bird is the word for this class! Join us as we discover what
conservation kids can help make a difference.                    makes birds special, try our hand at using a bird beak, and
Date: Nov. 17, 2018                                              meet an animal friend.
                                                                 Date: Apr. 13, 2019
Morning, Noon, & Night
Join us as we learn all about night owls and early birds!        Zoo Toys
Students will learn about animals who are awake at all           The zookeepers at the zoo give animals toys for
times of day, make sun catchers, and meet an animal friend       enrichment. Join us as we discover what enrichment is and
in the classroom.                                                which animals use them.
Date: Dec. 15, 2018                                              Date: May 11, 2019

Eggstravaganza!
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Or was it the
lizard? What about the snake? Chickens aren’t the only egg
layers in this world. Learning about egg laying animals will
be “eggcelent” fun.
Date: Jan. 19, 2019

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workshops
family Programs                                                                       greenville zoo
                                                     Family (Age recommendations vary by class) – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Family Workshop classes are designed to help families discover the wonders of the natural world- together! Classes will
typically combine a lesson with crafts, activities, trips into the zoo, and animals encounters, and are appropriate for various
ages. These classes are not a drop-off program. There must be at least one adult for every two children who attend.
Programs are 1.5 hours long.
Members - $5 (per participant)*
                                                                           COMMUNITY
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Non-members - $10 (per participant)*
No bundles are available for family workshops.
*Each member must register. (Ex. 2 kids, 2 adults = 4 particpants).
Register online at http://greenvillezoo.com/279/Family
                                                                           greenvillezoo

What’s Up with Bats?                                              Neighborhood Naturalists
Join us as we celebrate the only mammal that can fly- bats!       Do you love to explore your backyard? Have you always
During this workshop we will learn about the bats of South        wanted to know the names of the plants and animals that
Carolina. Each family will also build a bat box to take home.     you see? This class is for you! During this class, we will learn
This class is appropriate for families with children ages 5       basic plant and animal identification using leaves, tracks,
and up. For questions, contact Karen Love at 864-467-5731.        and sounds. We will also get to meet some animal friends
                                                                  who are from right here in South Carolina.
Date: October 23, 2018, 6-7:30 p.m.
                                                                  This class is appropriate for families with children ages 5
                                                                  and up. For questions contact Karen Love at 864-467-5731.
                                                                  Date: March 15, 2019, 6-8 p.m.

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Homeschool programs                                     K5–2nd: 9:00 am–10:30 am
                                                                                                 3rd–5th: 11:00 am–12:30 pm
                                                                                                    6th–8th: 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

On select Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the year, the Greenville Zoo’s
Education Department offers lively, hands-on programs sure to engage
students as they learn. All programs are 90 minutes in length.
Members $10 (1 Child) • Non-members $15 (1 Child)
Bundle pricing (Sept–Dec) (Jan–Apr): Members (1 Child) $32
Non-members (1 Child) $52
Year Long Bundle (Sept–April): Members $62 • Non-members $102
Register online at http://greenvillezoo.com/184/Homeschool-Programs

The Root of the Matter                                             Say What?
Plants are all around us in more ways that we can imagine!         Animals can communicate through movements, sounds,
Join us as we explore how plants are a vital part of life for us   sights, scents, and more! Come explore these different
and for the animal world!                                          styles of communication and how they are important for
Dates: Sept 10 or Sept 11                                          the animals that use them.
                                                                   Dates: Mar 4 or 5
Scat & Tracks
We will investigate the importance of these many animal            Birds of a Feather
signs this month.                                                  What has beaks and feathers? Birds! Let’s take a look at the
Dates: Oct 1 or Oct 2                                              amazing world of birds including getting to know some
                                                                   of the birds in our own backyard and how to be a friend to
Conservation Nation                                                these flighty, feathery creatures.
Protecting the Earth and its’ resources is something that          Dates: Apr 1 or 2
everyone can do! We will discover some of the biggest
threats to the environment and what we can do in our daily         HOMESCHOOL HIKES
lives to be conservationists.                                      Join us on this special opportunity for homeschool families!
Dates: Nov 5 or Nov 6                                              Start your adventure with a live animal encounter at the
                                                                   zoo. We will then be lead into Cleveland Park by zoo staff
Rise & Shine                                                       for a fun educational hike!
Some animals sleep all day and some animals sleep all              Signing up for a hike enrolls you as part of our Family
night. What determines when an animal will rise and shine?         Nature Play Club.
Come discover diurnal, nocturnal, and crepuscular animals          Dates and Pricing
at the Greenville Zoo.
Dates: Dec 3 or Dec 4                                              Select Fridays 10-11 a.m., September-March
                                                                   $5.00 per family (Program only. Does not include admission
The Circle of Life                                                 to the zoo)
Why do some animals have one form their whole lives while
others go through several stages? We will delve into the           • September 21, 2018- Tree ID Hike
many different life cycles of the animal world in this fun-
                                                                   • October 26, 2018- Edible Hike
filled class.
Dates: Jan 7 or Jan 8                                              • November 30, 2018- Animal Signs
                                                                   • February 22, 2019- Colors of Nature
Creatures Below Us                                                 • March 8, 2019- Bug Hunt
What lies beneath our feet? Often times the answer is a
whole world of life! Join us as we discover a whole new            • Click here to register for Homeschool Hikes.
world that lies right beneath the surface.
Dates: Jan 28 or Jan 29

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Professional development
The Greenville Zoo’s education department is excited to offer professional development opportunities. Workshops are open
to all educators. Explore new curriculum, participate in hands-on activities and build your knowledge of the natural world.
Workshops are available at the Greenville Zoo. Each professional development session is available for continuing education
credits or professional development growth points.
For more Information visit http://www.greenvillezoo.com/280/Professional-Development
Call the Greenville Zoo Education Department for details and registration (864) 467-4850.

Ecosystem Studies                                                Nature Tech
Ecosystems come in all different shapes and sizes, but all       Bridging nature and science has never been more exciting!
require the same ingredients. Gain an understanding on           bring the wild to you or take the lab to the field. During
how changing ecosystems require wildlife to adapt for            this course, educators will discover various techniques for
survival. Even explore resources that allow you to build an      incorporating technology into the world of nature for a
ecosystem at your school for long-term observations.             multi-disciplinary approach in the classroom.

Wild Design
Participants will uncover techniques in developing a STEAm
unit in partnership with the Greenville Zoo. Developing
a curriculum that fits your school’s needs, Wild Design
uses a project based learning approach to incorporate
multiple subjects into building your own zoo. Did you
know planning a zoo incorporates genetics, wildlife biology,
engineering, accounting, and graphic design? Discover how
you can tie all these and more into one unit.

Private Workshops
Looking for something else? Our curriculum development team can tailor a teaching workshop or team-building
workshop for your facility that can give you the confidence to tackle that exciting project, expand on a teaching style, or even
just gain a better understanding with a new subject. Let us bring the workshop to you! We can meet you at your school,
childcare development center, co-op, or community center.
 Zoo Campus Private Workshops
 30-person maximum | 5 hour maximum per day            Offsite Private Workshops
                                                       30-person maximum | 5-hour maximum per day | Distance fees apply

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Nature Play Program
This club for families strives to encourage a love for nature while developing family      greenville
bonds. With scheduled outings, hikes, and activities your family can embrace                    zoo
unstructured play in nature. Join at http://www.greenvillezoo.com/194/Nature-Play.

Nature Play at Hatcher Gardens                                        Bug Find at the Clemson Experimental
Saturday, September 29                                                Forest
                                                                      Saturday, March 9
Tree Identification at Bunched                                        Frog Watch at Lake Conestee Nature
Arrowhead Preserve                                                    Park
Saturday, November 17                                                 Saturday, April 13

Hiking at Table Rock State Park                                       Kayaking at Paris Mountain State Park
Saturday, December 15                                                 Saturday, May 4

Birding at Cleveland Park                                             Hiking at Lake Rabon
Saturday, January 26                                                  Saturday, May 18

Nature Play at Poinsett Bridge
Saturday, February 23

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OTHER PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Behind-the-Scenes: Backstage Expeditions                                                                       D
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For children ages 5 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Would you like to add more to your visit? This behind the scenes tour offers you a glimpse into
                                                                                                              ES
                                                                                                         SCEN
the inner workings of the Greenville Zoo!
Visitors see our commissary area and learn about the nutritional needs of the animals in the zoo.
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                                                                                                          tour
From there, we wind our way around the zoo, visiting various exhibits, meeting zoo keepers, and
having close-up encounters with the zoo residents.
Traditional tours can accommodate up to 20 guests.
Want a more personalized experience? Private tours are available! The perfect date night, family excursion, or corporate
outing- our tours can be tailored to meet your needs.

Members $31 (per participant)*
Non-members $36 (per participant)*
*Each member of the family must register separately.

Dates:                    October 13, 2018             December 22, 2018      February 23, 2019          April 20, 2019
September 22, 2018        November 17, 2018            January 26, 2019       March 23, 2019             May 18, 2019

                                 Summer Zoo Camp
                                 Children will play games, make crafts and see animals in the classroom, but the fun does
                                 not stop there. Information for Zoo Camp will be available on our website mid-to-late
                                 January at greenvillezoo.com/191/Zoo-Camp.

Adventure Days
Winter Adventure Day-
Animals have snow days too! This class is all about how animals survive in extremely cold conditions. Participants will meet
animals who are adapted to cold weather and test their own ability to withstand the cold. Lunch will be provided.
Cost: $50 (Member Child), $60 (Non-Member Child)
Date: Dec. 21, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Register at http://greenvillezoo.com/282/Adventure-Days

Spring Adventure Day-
Spring has Sprung! During this class, students will explore the Zoo with scavenger hunts, make crafts, and meet animal
visitors. Lunch will be provided.
Cost: $50 (Member Child), $60 (Non-Member Child)
Date: April 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Date: December 21
Register at http://greenvillezoo.com/282/Adventure-Days

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UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Squirrel Appreciation Day                         Enrichment Day                                   Endangered Species Day
Red, grey or even black, what’s your favorite     As part of Enrichment Day, zoo guests            Come discover how many animals at the zoo
color of squirrel? Squirrel Appreciation Day      receive an inside glimpse at how zoo staff       are endangered species. You will learn why
reminds us to enjoy these nut-burying,            use enrichment to create a challenging           animals are becoming endangered and what
scampering animals.                               environment to address an animal’s social,       we can do to help protect them
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2018                  psychological and physical needs. Enrichment     Date: Friday, May 17, 2019
Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm                            also enhances animal activity, provide mental    Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Cost: Admission to the zoo                        stimulation and improve the success of           Cost: Admission to the zoo
                                                  captive breeding of endangered species.
                                                  Zookeepers and education docents will be
Zoo Career Day                                    interacting with zoo guests and explaining the   World Oceans Day
Do you know of any students that are              process of enrichment throughout the day.        As a result of a United Nations General
interested in animal careers? This would be a     Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019                    Assembly resolution passed in December
great opportunity for them to learn about Zoo     Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm                           2008, World Oceans Day is now officially
careers. Contact the Greenville Zoo’s Education   Cost: Admission to the zoo                       recognized by the UN in June each year.
Department for more information and a                                                              Join us as we discuss what we do here in the
registration form at zooed@greenvillesc.gov.                                                       Upstate and how it affects our oceans.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 (Middle School)      Party for the Planet                             Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 (High School)      This is a very special day! The Greenville Zoo   Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm                            hosts conservation and civic groups, offering    Cost: Admission to the zoo
Cost: $10 Students/$5 Chaperone                   ideas on how to help animals and how to make
                                                  our world a better place to live. Join the fun
                                                  with hands-on activities at                      World Giraffe Day
World Wildlife Day                                stations throughout the zoo.                     We will be celebrating animals with
World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise         Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019                   the longest necks: giraffes! Visit the zoo
awareness of the world’s wild animals and         Time: 9:00 am–1:00 pm                            to learn all about giraffes—from what they
plants. World Wildlife Day has now become the     Cost: Admission to the zoo                       eat and how they survive in the wild, to the
most important global annual event dedicated                                                       ways we care for them
to wildlife.                                                                                       Date: Friday, June 21, 2019
Date: Sunday, March 3, 2019                       Save the Frogs &                                 Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm                          Citizen Science Day                              Cost: Admission to the zoo
Cost: Admission to the zoo                        In an effort to raise awareness of the rapid
                                                  disappearance of frog species worldwide,
                                                  the Greenville Zoo will host Save The            World Lions Day
Girl Scout Day at the                             Frogs Day. The annual event This annual          Since the dawn of man the lion has played an
Greenville Zoo                                    event also celebrates Citizen Science Day.       integral role in our lives. To lose the lion from
Get up close and personal to some of the          Showcasing our local citizen science groups      our world would be to lose part of our global
residents at the Greenville Zoo as your scouts    is a way to demonstrate the opportunities        heritage. Education staff and zoo keepers will
explore and earn various components of            and contributions of citizen scientist in our    be on hand for designated talks.
badges and journeys. Activities will be set up    community.                                       Date: Friday, August 10, 2019
around the zoo and participants will be able      Come isolate DNA and see what it looks like      Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
to sign up for a free educational program with    with volunteers from Clemson University Life     Cost: Admission to the zoo
live animal encounters.                           Sciences Outreach Center! Join us this day to
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019                    connect with these local groups.                 International Vulture
Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm                            Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019                   Awareness Day
Cost: $12.00 for adults; $19.00 for scouts        Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm                           Vultures are an ecologically vital group of
                                                  Cost: Admission to the zoo                       birds that face a range of threats in many
Get Out & Play Day                                                                                 areas. Join us as we discuss the benefits of
We will demonstrate activities that will get      M.O.M. – Missing Orangutan                       these peculiar birds.
children learning about                           Mothers                                          Date: Saturday, September 7, 2019
science and nature outside                        Mother’s Day weekend is the perfect time         Time: 10:00 am –1:00 pm
and celebrate the great                           to celebrate and pay tribute to orangutan        Cost: Admission to the zoo
outdoors!                                         mothers. MO.M is our way of doing precisely
Date: Saturday, March 30,                         this! Join us as we celebrate your Greenville    International Red Panda Day
2019                                              Zoo orangutans.                                  There will be fun and activities as we
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm                           Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019                     celebrate Red Pandas and participate
Cost: Admission to the zoo                        Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm                           in the Red Panda Network’s
                                                  Cost: Admission to the zoo                       “International Red Panda Day”.
                                                                                                   Date: Saturday, September 21,
                                                                                                   2019
                                                                                                   Time: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
                                                                                                   Cost: Admission to the zoo

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q   When are the Family Programs offered?                      Q What are the minimum and maximum number of
                                                                   students you will accept for a program?
A   Family programming takes place on select
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, September through May.           A   We accept a minimum of three students for each
                                                                   program. If there are less than three registered, the
                                                                   Greenville Zoo Education Department reserves the
Q What time does the program start?                                right to cancel the program. Refunds will be issued in
                                                                   this case. The maximum number of participants we
A Please refer to the confirmation letter for program              accept depends on the program. Some programs will
    start and end times. If you are dropping your child off,       accommodate up to twenty participants and some
    please do not leave children unattended.                       programs only allow for fifteen.

Q Are there age requirements for the programs?                 Q If I need to cancel will I get a refund?
A Programming is broken into age categories and                A A 50% refund will be given if the cancellation is made
    content is age appropriate. Please see the programs            at least three weeks before the scheduled program. If
    inside the guide for specific age requirements.                the cancellation is made less than three weeks before
                                                                   the program date, a refund will not be issued.

Q Is it necessary to pre-register for the programs?            Q If I want to stay in the classroom with my child and
                                                                   bring a sibling may I?
A Pre-registration is required to participate. Visit
    greenvillezoo.com/ed drop down menu. Sign up for           A   If you are not participating in a parent-involved
    one or multiple programs listed for your age group.            program then parents are allowed to stay under
    We will not accept phone-in registrations.                     special needs only. To prevent distraction, in most
                                                                   cases, siblings are best left at home.

Q Can I register for more than one program at a time?
                                                               Q How will I know if my child got into the program?
A Yes- You may choose 1, 2 or all classes. Or you may
    choose to sign up for each individual class each           A An email confirmation will be sent with the date and
    month- just keep in mind there are registration cut-off        time of the program(s) and important information.
    dates. A confirmation letter will be emailed to you.           It is important that you have a confirmation letter to
                                                                   present to both the instructor and the ticket booth
                                                                   attendant upon admittance the day of the program.

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