Homeschool Programs
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!
Program Details:
- 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
- FAQ (Click here)
Age Range:
- 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.
Dates & Program Themes:
During each session we will explore an animal group and discover their unique adaptations through hands-on activities and meeting an animal ambassador!

AMAZING AMPHIBIANS
January 13, 2025
Covers topics related to life cycles & community science with amphibians.

REMARKABLE REPTILES
February 10, 2025
Cover topics related to body coverings & habitats with reptiles.

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.
Prices
MEMBERS
Program costs $7/participant. Member discounts will be applied at checkout.
Zoo admission is free for parents/guardians. Please use your membership at the ticket booth for entry. No reserved ticket is required.
NON-MEMBERS
Program costs $14/participant.
Discounted zoo admission available for parents/guardians for $12. You must purchase this discounted ticket when registering your participant for program.