Our zoo crew does it all and you can too! Zoologists are scientists too as you will learn when you practice your zookeeping skills. This is a drop-off program.
Puzzling Bones * Jan. 18
Animal bones and skulls are just nature’s puzzles. Come investigate and sleuth out who they are. Register here.
Fingerprinting Lemurs * Feb. 8
Did you know lemurs have fingernails and fingerprints like we do? Let’s look and magnify them all. Register here.
Graffiti Sleuth * March 14
Someone wrote on the zoo wall! Was the crime committed by critter or visitor? We’ll use science and sleuthing skills to solve this crime. Register here.
Tracking a Break-in at the Zoo * April 11
There has been an animal break-in at the zoo. What wildlife wandered in? Let’s follow the clues to track our bandit. Register here.
Junior Keepers June 8 to 12, July 20 to 24
Learn how to feed, play and take care of zoo animals just like a Zookeeper.
Deals
The City of San Jose’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services’ Citywide Scholarship Program will ensure that residents of the City of San Jose in need have access to department programs, classes, and activities. All requests are subject to available funding and qualifications. Please contact for more information.