Each series includes:
- Both an experienced guest instructor and Zoo Naturalist guide.
- Interconnection and reciprocity between people, animals, and the natural world.
- Guided mindful, creative, and experiential activities (e.g. nature journaling and nature immersion walks).
- Exploring less-developed and staff-only areas of the Zoo (e.g. exclusive visits to the Zoo’s prototype platform tents and animal kitchens).
- Visits & up-close experiences with ambassador animals.
- Zoo-focused educational opportunities (e.g. visits with Zoo staff and insider animal information).

Classes are designed to build off each other but participants may register for individual classes if preferred. Participants registering for the full series receive a 20% discount. To register for the series, please add each class into your cart. Once you have all four in your cart, the discount should be applied.

Saturday, October 11- Sheltering
Explore forms of shelter for protection, comfort, and rest in homes and habitats. Includes animal shelter exploration and guided experience on sheltering from threats and managing stress. Animal highlights: beavers & turtles.

Saturday, October 18- Nourishing
Explore ways we nurture and nourish ourselves including food, exercise, and healthy habits. Includes mindful eating/savoring and a behind-the-scenes visit to one of the Zoo’s animal kitchens.