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