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FAMILY PLAY PROGRAMS

Artists, nature educators, and early
childhood specialists have based these
programs on the same principles as Hamill
Family Play Zoo, which connects children
and their families to wildlife and nature.

(An adult must attend with each child.)

Series Program TEACHER CLASSES

SEEDLINGS PLAY GROUP Be informed, entertained, and engaged by these special
workshops just for teachers. Most sessions offer PDHs (CPDUs).
(Ages 15 Months to 3 Years)
LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS
Enjoy this “nature play group,” which will help you
make friends with nature through play experiences, Saturday, December 7, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
songs, and meeting a weekly animal visitor. All Grades, $80, 7 PDCHs (CPDUs)
Since opening its doors in 1934, Brookfield Zoo has been home to
Session D Session C Session B Session A Tuesdays, $75 Per Member various forms of artwork. Original art deco signage and buildings,
Jan. 14 to Feb. 4 $85 Per Nonmember murals, paintings, and sculptures are present throughout the
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. zoo’s 216 acres. By utilizing the inquiry process, engage in various
$75 Per Member forms of artful learning activities and use your discoveries to
Saturdays, $85 Per Nonmember plan ways to incorporate the arts in your classroom units.
Jan. 18 to Feb. 8
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. $75 Per Member For more details and to see other professional
$85 Per Nonmember development opportunities,
Tuesdays, visit CZS.org/TeacherClasses.
Feb. 11 to Mar. 3 $75 Per Member
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. $85 Per Nonmember CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Saturdays,
Feb. 15 to Mar. 7 Interns gain hands-on experience in a variety of work capacities
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. including animal care and husbandry, research, human resources,
conservation education, event planning, and more.
For more details or to register, visit CZS.org/
PlayPrograms. Space is limited, so register today! For more details and to apply, visit CZS.org/interns.

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SPROUTS

(Ages 3 to 4 Years)

Sprouts is a new half-day program for 3- and
4-year-old children—and their parents can join
in the fun, too! The program is offered over the
course of three days during a week (Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday) and includes activities
throughout the zoo. This new offering bridges the
gap between our popular Seedlings Family Play
Program and Zoo Camp. Hope to see you there!