March Buzz: Learning New Things

2023 March Buzz

Learn Something New!

Spring might be around the corner, but Spring Classes at the Zoo are here now! All classes include age-appropriate discussions, games, and animal encounters.

Tiny Explorers: For preschoolers. Choose Hungry Herbivores, Carnivorous Cuisines, and/or Opportunistic Omnivores. This class is 10-11 am and is $17 per registration, per class (includes an adult and child). Register HERE.

Animal Insights: For grades K-1. Choose Goofy Geckoes, Outstanding Owls, and/or Fantastic Foxes. This class is from 10-11:30 am and is $20 per registrant, per class. Register HERE.

Amazing Adaptations: For grades 2-3. Choose Tricky Tracks, Common Scents, and/or Scatology. This class is from 10-11:30 am and is $20 per registrant, per class. Register HERE.

A Day in the Life of a Carnivore Keeper: For kids in grades 4-6. It’s from 10 am to 12 pm and is $25 per person. Register HERE.

Zoo Camp Sign Ups

It’s time to start registering kids for Zoo Camp!

We have Zoo camps for three different grade groups. Each group has two subject options, and parents can also sign up for before care and after care for their children. Zoo Members receive a 10% discount when logged in.

Discovery Zoo Camp, K-1st grade: $150 per person. M-F, 9 am to 12 pm. Start day is June 5, June 26, or July 24. Register HERE.

Adventure Zoo Camp, 2-3rd grade: $200 per person. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. Start day is June 12, July 10, or July 31. Register HERE.

Heroes Zoo Camp, 4-6th: $200 per person. M-F, 9 am to 3 pm. Start day is June 19, July 17, or August 7. Register HERE.

Zoo Member Preview

Zoo Members are invited to preview the opening of the Zoo on March 25 from 12-3 pm.

This Zoo Member Preview Day is only open to Zoo Members and includes special discounts. Train and carousel tickets will be $2, the gift shop discount will be 15%, and concessions will have a discounted hot dog or hamburger meal.

The Zoo opens for the season on March 31.

Need to buy or renew your Zoo Membership?

Painted Dog Day

Please join us at the Potawatomi Conservatories for a free Painted Dog Conservation Day on March 23 from 6-8 pm!

We’re welcoming Dr. Greg Rasmussen, founder and executive director of the Painted Dog Research Trust, to talk about painted dogs. PDRT is an awesome organization dedicated to researching and preserving painted dogs in Zimbabwe and surrounding areas. We'll also have a live auction and some other fun activities.

Learn more about PDRT HERE!

Roaring Forward

Our deepest thanks to all the sponsors, attendees, and donors at this year’s Roaring Forward gala, presented by Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka.

Roaring Forward is an annual event that significantly supports the Zoo’s operating budget. That translates into more grain, more apples, more medicine, more browse, more meat, more EVERYTHING for our animals, not to mention supporting the staff that cares for the Zoo every day. We’re so thankful for you all!

Roaring Forward on our website