Peoria Zoo

These 30-45 minute programs enhance any visit to the Zoo. With many topics to choose from, give your group a chance to meet some animals up close!

Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.

Please call 681-3513.

Our Ed-Zoo-Cational Combo includes a 45 minute class on a topic  of your choice with live animals, as well as a personal guide through the Zoo to tell you about the animals and answer your questions.  This program lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Reservations should be made two weeks in advance.

Please call 681-3559.

Animal Enrichment

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome at a cost of $7/member, $14/non-member.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Informal Home School classes are running Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 26 and Apr 30

Registration is required. Please call (309) 681-3559 to make reservations.

MINI-CAMP for Homeschoolers
No need to take the summer off from Peoria Zoo Homeschool! This camp is designed for Homeschool children to explore the animal world and bridge the summer gap between Homeschool classes! Each day will be a different topic to explore!

Registration is required. Please call (309) 681-3559 to make reservations or book on-line.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

The SCIENCE behind zoo scene investigation.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

The Amazing Amazon

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

Gather and Store (Getting Ready for Winter)

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience!

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

Ungulates

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience! 

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Formal Home School Classes are more structured than Informal Home School classes.  Attend both!!

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.

Oceans

Science has never been more exciting, with up-close animal encounters, tours, experiments and more. Each month is a new topic and helps to meet state standards. Some classes will be divided into age groups (5-8 years and 9-13 years) for certain activities. Parents are welcome but not required.

Informal Home School classes are designed to give the students more choices and more chances for social opportunities all while learning about our amazing animals. Attend both the Formal and the Informal classes for a well rounded Zoo experience! 

Registration is required. Book on-line or call (309) 681-3559.