HomeSchoolers
HomeSchool Field Trip Days
Join other homeschoolers the first Tuesday of every month 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 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.
- For your convenience, all payments will now be collected at any admission window upon your arrival.
Book a HomeSchool Field Trip today or call 404.624.WILD.
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HomeSchool Academy
Join Zoo Atlanta for an afternoon of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool 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 days from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., September through May.
Registration Information
- Members: $14 per student per class; Non-Members: $20 per student per class
- Register for the entire semester and receive $10 off your total registration fee!
- Register two or more students and receive $1 off per student per class!
- Please note that semesters run from January to May and September to December
- Reservations and payment required at least 7 days in advance of programs
- Learn more about HomeSchool Academy with these Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
- Book a HomeSchool Academy program today or call 404.624.WILD.
For more information, email education@zooatlanta.org
Dates & Topics – Fall 2010 Semester
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| K-2 |
Creature Quarters Discover all the different places animals live, from on the ground to underground. Investigate how animals find food, water, and shelter, and see what adaptations animals have to help them survive in these creature quarters. |
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| 3rd-5th | Zoo Detectives Something is amiss at Zoo Atlanta! Help us solve these animal mysteries. Track down clues about animals and piece together the puzzle to determine “whodunit.” Each month is a different mystery to solve. |
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| 6th-8th | Advanced Reptile Classification Go beyond scales and delve into the world of reptiles. Discover four different types of reptiles and the characteristics of each. Learn what makes these animals different from the rest! |
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| 9th-12th | Neuroscience Discover the different parts of the brain and learn which parts influence which behaviors. Compare brain anatomy of humans with other mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. |
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