METAZOO DISCOVERY CENTER
FAMILY PROGRAMS
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Members: $15 members
Non-Members: $30
Breakfast with the Goulamials
October 29, 2016
Dress up as your favorite “ghoul” as we learn
about the Zoo’s “ghoulish” animals and have
“ghoulish” treats for breakfast. Children must
be accompanied by an adult. A continental
breakfast will be served at our MetaZoo; children must be accompanied by an adult.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES
Curious Kids 2016
2 – 5-year-olds with Adult
Members: $5 adult/ $15 child
Non-Member: $10 adult/ $20 child
Join us for this special program specifically designed for
young minds! Each month, we’ll explore a new topic and
participate in activity-based learning to discover how little
learners can make a big impact on our world! Each program will include circle time, a live animal presentation and
a short walk. Because of space limitations, each participant
(adult and child) must register for this program in advance.
Backyard Animals
September 3; 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Dig into the biology of your own backyard! Get messy with
soil investigations, water explorations and backyard animals.
Fall walk
September 24; 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Wear your jammies for an early morning stroll around the
Zoo. See some of our animals as they rise for the day.
Fall into Fall
October 1; 9 – 10:30 a.m.
As leaves change color and animals get ready for
winter, discover why some animals get out of town
while other hang out at home.
Gobble-Gobble
November 5; 9 – 10:30 a.m.
In the winter, it can be tough for animals to find
food. Join us as we explore what animals eat when
food is more plentiful — and the slim pickings they
can survive on when food is scarce.
Winter Animals
December 3; 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Come and learn how a polar bear can survive the
harsh arctic climate. Discover how Kentucky animals survive winter.
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Breakfast with the Orangutans
February 18, 2017
Escape the winter blues with the delightful
and delicious program. Families will be able
to explore the world of orangutans through a
dynamic keeper presentation while dining sideby-side with these magnificent creatures.
A continental breakfast will be served in the
Islands Dayroom; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Breakfast with the Bears
March 18, 2017
Bring your own teddy bear for this class. Learn
together about Polar bears and grizzly bears.
Hands-on activities will take place along with
a simple continental breakfast served in the
Louisville Zoo’s Glacier Run classroom. A continental breakfast will be served; children must
be accompanied by an adult.