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Preschool Classes.
(Ages 3 to 5)
Early explorers and their favorite adult will discover nature and its many wonders during these programs at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Each month we will learn about a variety of topics through age appropriate stories, special activities and unique animal encounters.
Ages: 3-5
Time: 10-11 A.M.
Cost:
$10.25 MEMBERS
$18.25 NON-MEMBERS per individual class
Cost includes 1 hour program (for one child and one adult). When registering, please choose Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays with your class theme.
For more information call 633-9925 ext. 177.
Class Schedules
April Classes
Tons of Fun
Early Explorers will have “tons” of fun in these classes learning about our pachyderms that call Cheyenne Mountain Zoo home.
Week #
Dates of Class
Time
Theme
Member / NonMember Cost
Week 1
Apr 3, 4 or 6
10a.m.-11a.m.
Hippo
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 2
Apr 10, 11 or 13
10a.m.-11a.m.
Rhino
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 3
Apr 17, 18 or 20
10a.m.-11a.m.
Elephant
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
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May Classes
Paws and Claws
The animals here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo don’t wear shoes like we do but they all have their own way of getting around. Join us this month as we explore some of their unique feet.
Week #
Dates of Class
Time
Theme
Member / NonMember Cost
Week 1
May 8, 9 or 11
10a.m.-11a.m.
Paws
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 2
May 15,16 or 18
10a.m.-11a.m.
Hooves
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 3
May 22, 23 or 25
10a.m.-11a.m.
Bird feet
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
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June Classes
Hide and Seek
Hide and seek is a game that preschoolers love to play but animals are the ultimate masters of hiding. In this class we will explore the concept of camouflage and learn about some of the animals at our zoo who are specialists in blending in with their surroundings.
Week #
Dates of Class
Time
Theme
Member / NonMember Cost
Week 1
June 5, 6, or 8
10a.m.-11a.m.
Zebra
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 2
June 12,13 or 15
10a.m.-11a.m.
Tigers
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 3
June 19, 20 or 22
10a.m.-11a.m.
Tawny Frogmouth
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
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July Classes
Walk on the Wild Side
Come swim, swing, and jump with us as we learn about animal mobility. We will discover how different animals get around and how their movements help them survive.
Week #
Dates
Time
Theme
Member / NonMember Cost
Week 1
July 10,11 or13
10-11 a.m.
River otters
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 2
July 17, 18 or 20
10-11 a.m.
Primates
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 3
July 24, 25 or 27
10-11 a.m.
Wallabies
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 177. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
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August Classes
Animals Undercover
In this class we will go undercover to explore what characteristics define mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Your Early Explorer will have a blast learning to identify these amazing animals!
Week #
Dates of Class
Time
Theme
Member / NonMember Cost
Week 1
Aug 7, 8 or 10
10a.m.-11a.m.
Amphibians
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 2
Aug 14,15 or 17
10a.m.-11a.m.
Reptiles
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Week 3
Aug 21, 22 or 24
10a.m.-11a.m.
Mammals
$10.25 / $18.25 per class
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
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April Classes
Tons of Fun
Early Explorers will have “tons” of fun in these classes learning about our pachyderms that call Cheyenne Mountain Zoo home.
| Week # | Dates of Class | Time | Theme | Member / NonMember Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Apr 3, 4 or 6 |
10a.m.-11a.m. | Hippo | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
| Week 2 | Apr 10, 11 or 13 | 10a.m.-11a.m. | Rhino | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
| Week 3 | Apr 17, 18 or 20 | 10a.m.-11a.m. | Elephant | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
May Classes
Paws and Claws
The animals here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo don’t wear shoes like we do but they all have their own way of getting around. Join us this month as we explore some of their unique feet.
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Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
June Classes
Hide and Seek
Hide and seek is a game that preschoolers love to play but animals are the ultimate masters of hiding. In this class we will explore the concept of camouflage and learn about some of the animals at our zoo who are specialists in blending in with their surroundings.
|
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
July Classes
Walk on the Wild Side
Come swim, swing, and jump with us as we learn about animal mobility. We will discover how different animals get around and how their movements help them survive.
| Week # | Dates | Time | Theme | Member / NonMember Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | July 10,11 or13 | 10-11 a.m. | River otters | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
| Week 2 | July 17, 18 or 20 | 10-11 a.m. | Primates |
$10.25 / $18.25 per class |
| Week 3 | July 24, 25 or 27 |
10-11 a.m. | Wallabies | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 177. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
August Classes
Animals Undercover
In this class we will go undercover to explore what characteristics define mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Your Early Explorer will have a blast learning to identify these amazing animals!
| Week # | Dates of Class | Time | Theme | Member / NonMember Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Aug 7, 8 or 10 |
10a.m.-11a.m. | Amphibians | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
| Week 2 | Aug 14,15 or 17 | 10a.m.-11a.m. | Reptiles | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
| Week 3 | Aug 21, 22 or 24 | 10a.m.-11a.m. | Mammals | $10.25 / $18.25 per class |
Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
