Welcome Homeschool Families
The Minnesota Zoo offers a variety of programs for homeschool students and families to enrich your teaching year. Click below to learn all we have to offer.
Homeschool Academy: Winter Session - Marine Sciences
Homeschool Academy: Winter Session – Marine Sciences
Oceans cover two-thirds of the earth and house an abundance of diverse life. Explore the watery world through this hands-on, inquiry-based six-week program. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean through experiments, demonstrations, and tours showcasing some unique adaptations and survival strategies marine life have to survive underwater. All classes require registration, available on November 12, 2018.
WHEN: Mondays, January 28 – March 11, 2019 (6 sessions. No class on 2/18/19) Each week can be an independent lesson but all 6 weeks make a complete program.
TIME: 10:00am -12:00pm
WHERE: MN Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
WHO: Homeschool students ages 9-12
COST:
SINGLE SESSION COST: $25 ($20 MN Zoo Members) per session. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
PACKAGE DISCOUNT COST: Register for all six sessions for the same student in a single order and receive $3.50 off each session. $129 ($99 MN Zoo members) per student for all 6 sessions. Please select continue shopping to add sessions, discount will be applied on the checkout page.
Inquiries can be made to [email protected] or 952-431-9218.
How to Register
January 28, 2019 H20 Properties
Examine some of the physical properties of water and its connection to aquatic life.
February 4, 2019 H20 Chemistry
Test different chemical properties of water and explore their effects on marine life.
February 11, 2019 Fish
Dive into learning about this abundant and diverse group of organisms.
(no class 2/18/2019)
February 25, 2019 Marine Invertebrates
Learn all about some well-known marine organisms such as jellyfish and clams.
March 4, 2019 Marine Vertebrates
Another close examination of some well-known marine organisms including penguins and mammals.
March 11, 2019 Marine Ecosystems
Explore different areas of the ocean; find out who lives there, and how they are uniquely adapted to survive in those areas.
Weekday Field Trip
Family Programs
Homeschool Day, Thursday October 4, 2018
Homeschool Day
Homeschool families, come spend a day at the Minnesota Zoo! This year’s theme is Engaging with Nature. Participate in scientific research as you gather data for citizen science projects and try some nature play activities available throughout the Zoo. Learn about resources you can continue to use at home, year round.
Time: Zoo opens at 9:00 a.m. Education stations open from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost:
| PARTICIPANTS | NON MEMBERS | MEMBERS |
| preK-5th grade students | $9.00 | $3.00 |
| 6-12th grade students | $11.00 | $3.00 |
| Adult | 1 free / family | Free |
| Additional Adults | $12.00 | |
| Children 2 years and under | Free | Free |
| Vehicle parking | $7.00 | Free |
You will receive a confirmation and payment is made when you arrive at the Zoo. If purchasing a membership you might want to purchase on-line in advance at www.mnzoo.org.
How to Register
Reservations for Homeschool Day accepted until 1:00 pm on October 3, 2018.
Lunch:
Families are welcome to purchase lunch at the Call of the Wild food court or bring your lunch and eat at any of the indoor or outdoor picnic areas. There are school lunch storage shelves located by the school lunch tables at the Tropics Trail plaza for use on this day.