Have you ever seen a monkey tail up close? They're amazing! Rainforest animals use their tails for climbing and much, much more. Come check out the Zoo's troop of spider monkeys and their jungle friends for a first-hand look at rainforest tails.

Many animals protect themselves with animal armor. Children will meet and touch the Zoo's famous tortoises and armadillos along with a few hard-shelled or scaly friends. We'll learn about animal defense mechanisms and what makes armor so very special.

When the sun goes down a whole new world of wildlife emerges! Children will meet a variety of nocturnal animals, including the Zoo's resident owls, and discover first-hand how these creatures of the night make do in the dark.

Wild animals are very different from the cats and dogs we have at home. What separates the wolves and lions of the world from Fido and Fluffy? Domestication does! Kids will learn all about domesticated animals by playing a fun selective breeding game and visiting our Family Farm exhibit. Some tamed wild animals will make an appearance too as we explore what makes a good (or not so good) pet.

Are birds the only animals that fly? What are feathers made of? Is a bat a bird? Find out the answers to these questions and more at this flight-themed class. Kids will learn the basic physics of flight in the animal kingdom and meet some of the Zoo's winged wonders.

The natural world is always redecorating-even when it comes to animals! Come explore how animals grow and change throughout their lifecycles. From first-molts to metamorphosis to mating displays, a wild adventure awaits!

Do you ever act like an animal? Our own behavior is not that different from what you see in the wild! From social grooming to defensive postures, this workshop will help participants discover the meaning behind a variety of animal behaviors.