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:

• *New for Fall 2026* Registration includes access to the entire fall series (four total sessions). Each program lasts for 60 minutes.  

• During each program, students will participate in hands on programming and meet an animal ambassador. 

• Families will receive access to an online portal with photos, digital copies of the handouts, and other related resources. 

• 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. 

• Participant tickets include general admission to the zoo for the day. Discounted general admission tickets will be available for non-member adults to enter the zoo on the program days. These tickets can be purchased via a link that will be sent to all program registrants. Please note that these tickets will not grant access to the classroom.

• FAQ (Click here) 

Age Range:

Programs are offered for ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. 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! 

Registration Opens July 1^st! 

Fall Series: Research Expedition

This series includes 4 monthly one-hour programs. During each program, students will explore a new habitat and participate in hands-on activities that model real research techniques used by scientists. Each program also includes an encounter with an animal ambassador!

Program Times:

• 10 am (ages 6-9) 
• 1 pm (ages 6-9) 
• 2:30 pm (ages 10-13) 

Stay tuned for updates about Spring 2027! 

Prices

Please note that registration is for the entire series. Tickets will not be sold for individual programs. Participant tickets include admission to the zoo on the day of each program. See the FAQ for more information!