KinderZoo

KinderZoo is a program for preschoolers to play, discover & learn in a fun, interactive way. Sign up today!

Join us as we explore different animals and habitats, using games, BioFacts, and engaging, age-appropriate activities. Each class will also include the opportunity to meet an ambassador animal up-close and learn all about them!

Sign up for KinderZoo

Click on the appropriate time slot under your preferred date below. Please note that only kids need to be registered for KinderZoo, one adult attends with each child registered. Registration covers the class fee but not entry into the Zoo.

When?

10:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. on select days September through May

For Whom?

Classes Available for Ages 18 months – 2 and 3-5

Price

Members = $15 per student
Non-members = $17 per student

* Please note, admission tickets/membership also required to enter the Zoo

Registration closes at 4 p.m. the day before the class starts (no same day registration) but may fill much earlier! KinderZoo registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, see our Education Program FAQs.

December

18 months – 3 years
Rambunctious Rats
10:15 a.m.

Come to KinderZoo in December and meet some adorably rambunctious rats! We’ll learn all about the adaptations that help them survive and spread all over the world.

3 years - 5 years
Animal Movements
11:30 a.m.

Let’s hop, slither, and crawl together! These are just a few ways that we will move like an animal during KinderZoo this month.

January

18 months – 3 years,
Likeable Lizards
10:15 a.m.

Lizards can be very unique! Come to KinderZoo in Jan to meet a lizard with some cool adaptations and hopefully you’ll leave liking lizards as much as we do!

3 years - 5 years
Tons of Tails
11:30 a.m.

Animals have tails for all kinds of reasons. At KinderZoo in January, we will look at some different animal tails and make some of our own!

February

18 months – 3 years
Marvelous Mammals
10:15 a.m.

Come meet a marvelous mammal at KinderZoo! We will learn about all the things that make mammals special.

3 years - 5 years
Warm at Heart
11:30 a.m

Some animals like the cold! This month we will learn about how animals stay warm in the cold and meet an animal that can live in all kinds of weather.

March

18 months – 3 years
Mighty Millipedes
10:15 a.m.

Millipedes can be small, but they sure are mighty! Come to KinderZoo in March and find out how they defend themselves!

3 years - 5 years
Bugging Out
11:30 a.m

At KinderZoo, we love bugs! Join us for a class and maybe you’ll leave loving bugs too!

April

18 months – 3 years,
Bright Birds
10:15 a.m.

Birds can be brightly colored, but they can also be very smart. Come meet a bird at KinderZoo and find out why we call them bright!

3 years - 5 years
Animal Coverings
11:30 a.m.

At KinderZoo, we love all animals! Come feel some different animal coverings and meet an animal with a unique covering of their own!

May

18 months – 3 years
Super Snakes
10:15 a.m.

Snakes can smell with their tongues! Come to KinderZoo in May to meet a snake and find out what else makes snakes so super.

3 years - 5 years
Animal ABCs
11:30 a.m

At KinderZoo in May, we will practice our ABCs with a little help from our animal friends and make a craft to help us remember them!

We want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you! Contact the our education team at 585.336.7213 or [email protected] with any questions or comments.

Every day is a great day to visit the Zoo. Experience life on the wild side, enjoy up-close animal interactions and support global conservation efforts—right here at the Zoo. Reserve your tickets now for quick and easy entry, and enjoy more time connecting with wildlife.

April 1 through October 31

November 1 through March 31

Zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. for our Zoo members.
Open all year long. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.