Calling all homeschoolers! Want to round out your homeschool curriculum with engaging and hands-on activities? Join the Virginia Zoo for our series of Homeschool Programs. Choose one that fits with your learning objectives or book the entire series!

  • Programs last for 60 minutes.  
  • Students will meet an animal ambassador and participate in hands on programming. 
  • Only Homeschool students are permitted in the program space. 
  • As this is a “drop-off” program, we will ask for a list of approved pick-up people. Please note that each person on a student’s list MUST show ID to pick up that student every time. 
  • A discounted general admission ticket is available for any adults that wish to explore the zoo.  
  • Participant tickets include general admission to the Zoo for the day.  
  • Program includes access to a downloadable worksheets related to the program theme 
  • Programs at 1pm are recommended for children ages 6 to 9. Click here to book your program! 
  • Programs at 2:30pm are recommended for children ages 10 to 13. Click here to book your program!

Please note that for learners younger than 6 years old, we recommend our free Zoo Tales and Wild Tykes programming. Check out our website (https://virginiazoo.org/school-programs/early-childhood/) for more information. 

During each session we will explore an animal group and discover their unique adaptations through hands-on activities and meeting an animal ambassador! 

African bullfrog

AMAZING AMPHIBIANS

January 13, 2025

Covers topics related to life cycles & community science with amphibians.

A happy yellow-footed tortoise visiting with guests at the Virginia Zoo

REMARKABLE REPTILES

February 10, 2025

Cover topics related to body coverings & habitats with reptiles.

Laughing Kookaburra

BRILLIANT BIRDS

March 10, 2025

Covers topics related to diet & adaptations with birds.

MAGNIFICENT MAMMALS

April 7, 2025

Covers topics related to tracking and local wildlife with mammals.