Homeschool children ages 5–12 with an accompanying adult. (There is no minimum or maximum number of students that can attend.)

Programs are offered most Mondays of each month, September through May, at 9:30am for the 5- to 8-year-old program and at 11:00am for the 9- to 12-year-old program. The dates are listed below. The programs last between 45 minutes to an hour.

The cost is $10 per student (includes free admission to the Zoo for the student and one accompanying adult). This rate applies ONLY to those taking part in the program. Regular Zoo admission rates apply to those not participating.

Register online at least 4 days in advance of the class (the Thursday before class date). Pay the program fee ($10.00) online, print off your ticket, and show your admission ticket at any admission gate on the class date. Once you enter the Zoo on the class date, please proceed to the Education Center 10 minutes prior to the class time. The program teacher will meet your students in the lobby of the Education Building. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

If you have any questions feel free to call the Education Department at 803.779.8717 x1140 or you can email rreeves@riverbanks.org.