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September 2008 |
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Zoo Tots
Date: 9/9/2008 - 9/9/2008
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 18 months to three years (who are accompanied by an adult) may include stories, games, crafts and a live animal presentation. This session, entitled “Night and Day,” will focus on differences between the animals that move during the night and those that move during the day. The cost is $10 for zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child. To reserve a space in the program, pre-register by calling the Zoo’s Education Department at 203-394-6563.
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Adult Evening Lecture Series
Date: 9/17/2008 - 9/17/2008
( 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
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Joan L. Morrison, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Trinity College in Hartford, will discuss "Sharing the City – Hawks in Hartford." Dr. Morrison began a research study in fall 2006 to study red-tailed hawks living in Hartford. She will discuss how a top predator survives in a highly urbanized environment, including foraging behaviors and reproductive success. Lecture takes place in the Zoo's Hanson Exploration Station. Free.
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 9/24/2008 - 9/24/2008
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. September’s topic is “Terrific Tigers.” The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 9/24/2008 - 9/24/2008
( 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. September’s topic is “Terrific Tigers." The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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October 2008 |
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Zoo Tots
Date: 10/7/2008 - 10/7/2008
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 18 months to three years (who are accompanied by an adult) may include stories, games, crafts and a live animal presentation. This session, entitled “Not So Scary,” will focus on animals associated with Halloween. The cost is $10 for zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child. To reserve a space in the program, pre-register by calling the Zoo’s Education Department at 203-394-6563.
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Adult Evening Lecture Series
Date: 10/15/2008 - 10/15/2008
( 7:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
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Conservation or environmental speaker and topic to be announced. Takes place in the Zoo's Hanson Exploration Station. Free.
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Wolf Awareness Day
Date: 10/19/2008 - 10/19/2008
( 12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
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Learn about wolves, including the Zoo's three species: timber wolves, endangered red wolves and endangered maned wolves.
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Boo at the Zoo
Date: 10/26/2008 - 10/26/2008
( 12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
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Free admission for children under 12 in costume accompanied by their (paying) families. The event will feature a magician, music, candy, games and crafts.
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 10/29/2008 - 10/29/2008
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. October’s topic is “Our Halloween Farm.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 10/29/2008 - 10/29/2008
( 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. October’s topic is “Our Halloween Farm.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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November 2008 |
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America Recycles Day
Date: 11/9/2008 - 11/9/2008
( 12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
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Enjoy the "Recycle Relay Game," learn fun and fascinating environmental facts about recycling, and make crafts from recycled materials.
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Zoo Tots
Date: 11/11/2008 - 11/11/2008
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 18 months to three years (who are accompanied by an adult) may include stories, games, crafts and a live animal presentation. This session, entitled “What’s For Dinner?” will focus on what animals eat. The cost is $10 for zoo members and one child, and $15 for non-members and one child. To reserve a space in the program, pre-register by calling the Zoo’s Education Department at 203-394-6563.
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 11/26/2008 - 11/26/2008
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. November’s topic is “Rainforest Reptiles.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 11/26/2008 - 11/26/2008
( 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. November’s topic is “Rainforest Reptiles.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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March 2009 |
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 3/25/2009 - 3/25/2009
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. March’s topic is “The Wonders of Wolves.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 3/25/2009 - 3/25/2009
( 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. March’s topic is “The Wonders of Wolves.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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April 2009 |
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 4/29/2009 - 4/29/2009
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. April’s topic is “Oh those Otters.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 4/29/2009 - 4/29/2009
( 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. April’s topic is “Oh those Otters.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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May 2009 |
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 5/27/2009 - 5/27/2009
( 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. May’s topic is “Zoo Babies.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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Tiny Adventurers Program
Date: 5/27/2009 - 5/27/2009
( 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m.
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This program for children ages 3 to 5 (and one caregiver) takes place the last Wednesday of September, October November, March, April and May. Each day, there will be two sessions: one at 10:30 a.m and one at 1:00 p.m. We will learn about an animal or area of the Zoo by visiting a Zookeeper and having a special talk. We will also create a craft and meet one of our education animals up close. Each program will last 45 minutes to an hour. May’s topic is “Zoo Babies.” Participants must call the Education Department at 203-394-6563 for reservations. The fee is $10 for members (one adult and one child) and $15 for non-members (one adult and one child).
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