Education Programs
ZooCub Classes
Spring registration opens soon!
ZooCub classes will explore the world of animals and discover animal basics like coverings and senses, with a different class each week. Every class includes a lesson and story, hands-on exploration, a special animal encounter, and a tour of the zoo!
Infants & ToddlersUnder Age 2 With Adult
PreschoolAges 2-3 With Adult
PreKindergartenAges 4-5
Camp Outs
Enjoy the great outdoors overnight at the Great Plains Zoo with our new Zoo Camp Outs!
2025 campout registration opens May 31, 2025.
Family Camp Out
Adult Only Camp Out
After Dark Adventure
Want to experience the Zoo after dark, but camping is not for you? Schedule an After Dark Adventure for your group! We’ll enjoy animal encounters, activities, an evening snack, and an after dark tour of the Zoo!
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BHA Overnight Adventure
Want to experience the Butterfly House & Aquarium after dark? Schedule an overnight adventure for your tween! We’ll enjoy after-hours tours of the Butterfly Conservatory and Aquarium, a touch tank experience, animal encounters, games, activities, and more!
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Girl Scout Programs
Camp Outs
Badge Programs
On-Demand Programs
Personal Tour Packages
Family Programs
Homeschool programs
Add an educational adventure to your next visit to the Zoo!
Homeschool Day
Homeschool Program
Bookworms Program
Join us in the education classroom on Fridays at 10:30 am for an animal-themed story and meet one of our ambassador animals during the Bookworms animal encounter!
Bookworms is included with admission or your membership.