Join us for Nashville Zoo’s Homeschool Days!
These engaging programs encourage home school students to learn about the importance of conservation by exploring the world of animals. These are both enjoyable and educational programs that feature live animal presentations, hands-on activities, animal artifacts and an activity out on the Zoo trail (weather permitting) that will help students make connections between the lesson content and Nashville Zoo animals.
Each class is designed to meet the needs of the specified age groups, for this reason we ask that you register your children in their correct grade levels. Neither younger siblings or parents are allowed to sit-in on programs. Parents and other children are welcome to purchase admission or use their membership to tour the Zoo while your student is in class. Your child need only register for one class per month, we offer two days of programming simply to provide parents with flexibility in scheduling their child's class day at the Zoo.
Class Schedule
September 15 & 16
Top of the Heap (Ecology Pyramids)
Who’s eating whom? Join us at the Zoo as we learn about how energy travels between plants and animals from one level to the next.
October 6 & 7
Animal Athletes
In the wild, some animals are natural athletes! However, all animals have special features that allow them to compete, not for sporting victory, but for survival. Join us to find out who are some of the strongest, smartest and fastest animals at Nashville Zoo!
November 10 & 11
Extinct to Extant
Come join us as we discover which Nashville Zoo animals had ancient relatives who once roamed right here in Tennessee! We’ll learn how the past shaped the present features, diet, habitats, and more of some of our favorite Zoo residents.
Registration is now closed.
Daily Class Schedule:
Session 1: 10 - 11 am, Grades K-1
Session 2: 12 - 1:30 pm, Grades 2-4
Session 3: 2 - 3:30 pm, Grades 5-8
Cost of Program:
Member - $18
Non-Member - $25
Questions? Email education@nashvillezoo.org, or call 615-833-1534 ext. 165.