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HomeSchool Field Trip Days
Join other homeschoolers the first Tuesday of every month from Sept. – 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 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.

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 days from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., September through May.

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.
  • 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

HomeSchool Academy Dates & Topics - Spring Semester

Grades K-2: Sensational Senses

Date
Program Name
Description
February 10
Hearing
Perk up your ears to explore the sense of hearing in animals.
March 10
Smell
Sniff out the sense of smell in the animal world, and learn how animals smell in different ways.
April 14
Touch
Investigate how animals use the sense of touch to move and find food.
May 12
Special Senses
Discover which animals have senses that are very different from the rest.
 
Grades 3-5: Most Extreme, Part 2
Date
Program Name
Description
February 10
Defenders
See how these animals defend their homes or themselves from the dangers of the world around them.
March 10
Parents
These supermoms and superdads are the best parents around.
April 14
Builders
Discover which animals would put the best architects to shame in this look at animal builders.
May 12
Cheaters
Cheaters never win unless you are these animals. See how animals “cheat” to survive.
 
Grades 6-8: Advanced Mammal Classification
Date
Program Name
Description
February 10
Marsupials
Discover more about these pouch bearing animals.
March 10
Hoofed Animals
Investigate the characteristics of different hoofed animals such as giraffes, zebras and more.
April 14
Primates
Monkey or Ape? Find out in this program devoted to primates.
May 12
Carnivores
Go beyond meat eaters to learn which mammals are in the Carnivore order and what characteristics put them there.
 
Grades 9-12: Animal Behavior
Date
Program Name
Description
February 10
Communication
Songs, scents and sight are a few of the ways animals communicate. Come explore the unique and varied methods of animal communication.
March 10
Defense and Competition
Finding food and avoiding predators are essential for survival. Learn about the clever ways animals outsmart predators and their competition.
April 14
Reproductive Behavior
From fighting to dancing, discover the different behaviors animals use to find and impress a mate.
May 12
Parental Behavior
Parental behavior isn’t just for mom. Learn about some amazing animal moms, dads, grandparents and aunts.
 
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