Home Schooling

Endangered Encounters
The Toledo Zoo is pleased to provide Home Schooled children with this unique and interactive year-long program, Endangered Encounters. This specially designed curriculum is aligned with National and State Standards and will provide participants an in depth study of our World’s diverse population of animals which are endangered or protected such as the North Atlantic Right Whale, the Javan Rhino, Baiji Dolphin and of course the Orangutans.

Each student will investigate, explore, create, and research how these animals are being affected today and what can be done to protect and conserve these wonders of nature. Students ages 5 through 18 will be able to experience a specifically designed classroom lesson which will include live animal encounters, interaction with Zoo staff and the utilization of biofacts. This will truly give the students a unique opportunity to join us in caring for animals and conserving the natural world.

For more information about our Home Schooling Programs, please call 419-385-5721, ext. 2042.

Program Schedule:
The times are as follows:
Ages 5-6 yrs: 10:15-11:15 a.m. (children that will be 5yrs old by the first class in September can attend) - All Sessions Full
Ages 7-9 yrs: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - All Sessions Full
Ages 10-12 yrs: 1:05 - 2:20 p.m. - Friday sessions still available
Ages 13-18 yrs: 1:05 -2:20 p.m. - All Sessions Full

Program Dates:
Please choose either Wednesdays or Fridays

Wednesdays:	Fridays:
September 16	September 18
October 14	October 16
November 18	November 20
December 16	December 18
January 20	January 22
February 17	February 19
March 17	March 19
April 14	April 16
May 19	May 21

 

Prices:
Members: $8.00 per week per child, or $6.00 per week per child if you sign up for the entire year ($54)
Non-Members: $13.00 per week per child, or $11.00 per week per child if you sign up for the entire year ($99)

Printable Registration Form

The Toledo Zoo reserves the right to cancel class because of low enrollment. Refunds will be issued only in emergencies and only if notification is given before the class has been held.

Program Guidelines:

• A minimum of 10 students for each class is required. The Toledo Zoo reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. We will contact you one week prior to class if it is cancelled.
• The fee for all programs is $8 for members and $13 for non-members per student per class, unless you are signing up for the entire year. See program fees above. Program fees do not include admission to The Toledo Zoo, which must be paid separately at the Zoo's main entrance.
• Class size is limited to 20 students, and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Classes begin promptly at their scheduled times. Please respect this as it is extremely difficult to locate your child’s class on grounds or on a tour once the class has begun. Please make sure you leave enough time to travel to the Zoo and walk to your classroom. There will be no late admittance.
• Registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

To register, please download this form and

Mail it:
The Toledo Zoo
Attn: Home Schooling Program
P.O. Box 140130
Toledo, Ohio 43614-0801

Fax it:
419-389-8670 Attn: Peggy Coutcher

Or e-mail it. For questions, call Peggy Coutcher at 419-385-5721, ext 2042