HomeSchoolers
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Zoo Atlanta has exciting programs for homeschoolers. Register for one or both today!
HomeSchool Field Trip Days
Join other homeschoolers the first Tuesday of every month from September – May for HomeSchool Field Trip Days.
- Cost: $8.00 (plus tax) per person; children under 3 years old are admitted FREE and should not be included in your count when registering.
- Reservations and payment are required at least two weeks in advance in order to obtain the special homeschool rates. Chaperones will not be admitted free unless group size is a minimum of 10 participants.
- The Zoo will be open on Homeschool Days to the general public and other school groups.
- If you are a Zoo Atlanta Member, you do not need a reservation and may use your membership for FREE admission on Homeschool Days! Please note that only the individuals on your Membership will be admitted for free; non-members must make a reservation.
Register for HomeSchool Field Trips or call 404-624-WILD.
HomeSchool Academy
Join Zoo Atlanta for an afternoon of learning and discovery designed specifically for home school students. The HomeSchool Academy is a unique program allowing students to explore animal and science concepts in a fun, interactive environment. Programs are grade-appropriate and include games, activities, Zoo tours and animal encounters. HomeSchool Academy programs run monthly on specific Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., September through May. (Wednesday sessions are a repeat from programs offered last fall).
Registration Information
- Members: $12 per student per class $10 if registering for the entire semester or for registering 3 or more students.
- Non-Members: $17 per student per class, $15 if registering for the entire semester or for registering 3 or more students.
- Reservations and payment required at least 7 days in advance of programs.
- Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Book a HomeSchool Academy today or call 404-624-WILD
For more information, email education@zooatlanta.org or call 404.624.WILD
HomeSchool Academy Dates & Topics – Fall 2009 Semester
Grades K-2: Color Crazy
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Date
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Program Name
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Description
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November 10
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Bright Colors
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Blue, yellow and red are just a few colors to explore when you venture into the world of bright colorful creatures.
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December 8
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Colors at Work
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From camouflage to warning colors, find out the different uses of color in the animal world.
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Grades 3-5: Most Extreme
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Date
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Program Name
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Description
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November 10
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Smarts
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Discover which animals are at the head of their class with this look at intelligence in the animal world.
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December 8
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Senses
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Sniff out the animals that take the five senses to the extreme, and see which ones have senses that work much differently than ours.
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Grades 6-8: Ecosystem Interactions
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Date
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Program Name
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Description
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November 10
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Species Interactions
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From competition to mutualism, learn about the different ways plants and animals interact with each other.
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December 8
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Population Patterns
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Discover how populations grow, decline, and regulate themselves in different ecosystems.
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Wednesday Sessions
Grades K-2: Animal Basics
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Date
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Program Name
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Description
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December 2
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Life Cycles
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Tadpoles become frogs, and caterpillars become butterflies. Learn how animals change and grow throughout their life cycles.
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Grades 3-5: Amazing Adaptations
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Date
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Program Name
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Description
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December 2
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Symbiotic Relationships
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Explore some of the complex relationships in the animal world and examine the concepts of mutualism, commensalism and parasitism.
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Grades 6-8: Animal Scientists
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Date
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Program Name
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Description
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December 2
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Ex-Situ Research
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Explore animal research in the wild, and learn the methods scientists use to learn more about animals.
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Grades 9-12: Zoo Careers
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Date
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Program Name
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Description
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December 2
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Other Careers in Conservation
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Zoos aren’t the only places for conservation. Discover other animal and conservation careers outside of the Zoo.
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