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2008 Family Programs:
Member prices are for Tiger level and above.
(All public programs can also be reserved on an alternate date for your group!)
STAR GAZING AT THE ZOO
With the UH Institute of Astronomy

Discover Animals that are out of this world, as well as those that are more down to earth in our exciting new education program. Join us on an evening tour of the zoo in addition to exploring the night sky above Hawaii.

  • 6:30  short animal tour
  • 7:00  Starlab presentation by the UH Institute of Astronomy (group 1)
  • 7:30  Make your own constellation activity and snacks (group 1)
    (group 2  will do these last two in reverse)
  • 8:00 Star Gazing with Telescopes 8:30/9:00 pau.

Dates:
Fri. June 20
Fri. July 11
Fri. August 8

Cost:  $12 per adult, $8 per child ages 4 to 12
Members:  $10 per adult, $7 per child ages 4 to 12

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
For program times please call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

Family Programs Registration Form

TWILIGHT TOURS
For families: (strollers are welcome).
Let us be your guides for a magical evening adventure as we discover what happens at the Honolulu Zoo when the sun goes down and the gates close.

Held every Saturday Night at the Zoo!
Read: Star-Bulletin Features article

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Recommended for adults and kids ages 4 and up
School and scout groups welcome to schedule additional dates.

Cost:  $12 per adult, $8 per child ages 4 to 12
Members:  $10 per adult, $7 per child ages 4 to 12

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
For information call: 971-7195
or email education@honzoosoc.org

Family Programs Registration Form

SNOOZE IN THE ZOO
For Families:
Discover who is roaring and who is snoring at night at the Honolulu Zoo! Pizza, tours, and campfire time with s’mores, plus breakfast and a morning stroll. Pack up your tent and give us a call!

Read 10/26/01 Star-Bulletin Article on Snooze in the Zoo

kids in tent

5:30 pm to 9:00 am the next day

Recommended for adults and kids ages 4 and up
Scouting and school groups welcome to schedule additional dates.

Dates:
Fri. Mar 28
Sat. Apr. 5        Fri. Apr. 25
Sat. May 3        Fri. May 30
Sat. June 7       Fri. June 27
Sat. July 5        Fri. July 25
Sat. Aug. 2        Fri. Aug. 29
Sat. Sept. 6       Fri. Sept. 26
Sat. Oct. 4        Fri. Oct. 24

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Cost:  $50 for ages 4 and up
Members:  $45 for ages 4 and up

Family Programs Registration Form

BREAKFAST WITH A KEEPER
For families:
An in-depth behind the scenes tour complimented by a yummy continental breakfast.

Read Honolulu Star-Bulletin Article

Dates:
Sat. Jan. 12
Sat. Mar. 15
Sat. Sep. 13
Sat. Nov. 15

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $25 per person.
(Members: $20 per person)

Family Programs Registration Form

kid with goat STROLLERS: CRITTERS AND CRAFTS
For toddlers and their parents. Visit the animals with your toddler on the first Monday of the month. A special animal craft and snacks are included.

10:00 am to 11:30 am
For toddlers and their parents
Meets the first Monday of every month except June, July and August

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Cost: $25 per parent-child team, extra person $12
Members: $20 per parent-child team, extra person $10

Family Programs Registration Form

ZOOPER BIRTHDAY PARTIES
For groups of 20 to 45: The fee includes a party facilitator, cake, juice, ice cream, a craft, and a guided tour. Provide your own lunch, or request a Deluxe package, which includes lunch, a candy-filled animal piñata, and stickers for the kids. For more information click here.

Basic:  $250 for up to 20 guests, $8 per additional guest
Members:  $225,  $8 per additional guest

Deluxe:  $350 for up to 20 guests, $10 per additional guest
Members:  $325, $10 per additional guest

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at least 2 months prior to party date.

(Absolute maximum head count is 50 people. $100 additional fee if head count goes past 45)

Family Programs Registration Form

Kids Only Programs:
VACATION ADVENTURES: DAY CAMP
For kids in grades 1 to 6 (ages 6-11). Wild Adventures await! Spend a week with us on Safari at the Honolulu Zoo. Behind the scenes encounters, insights from zookeepers, animal arts, crafts and games make this the place to be! Children must have completed Kindergarten to participate in this program.
For more information click here.

Winter Session:
Jan. 2-4(*)
Jan. 7-10 (*)

Spring Session:
March 17-21
March 24-28

Summer Session:
June 9-13
June 16-20
June 23-27
June 30-July 3(*)
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 7-11
July 28-Aug. 1
Aug. 4-8
Aug. 11-15

girl with giraffe

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
Ages: 6-11 years old
Cost:  $185
Members:, $175

After Care (2:30 to 5:30 pm) (availability based on demand)
Cost: $55
Member: $45

(*) 4-day class: $148, Aftercare: $44
Members: $140, Aftercare: $36

Family Programs Registration Form

PRE-VACATION ADVENTURES: FOR YOUNGER DAY CAMPERS
Ages 4 and 5, designed for children who have not yet completed Kindergarten.  Children will explore the zoo using all their senses.  Keeper talks, games, walking tours, crafts and our biofact collection will bring the zoo experience to a whole new level for these youngsters. kids with koi

Dates:
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-Aug. 1

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm
Ages: 4 and 5 years
Cost: $175 per week

Family Programs Registration Form

JUNIOR ZOOKEEPER: for ages 11-18
This is your chance to find out about all the exciting careers that are possible at a zoo. Meet the keepers, learn about the animals, and get the chance to go behind the scenes. kids with koi

Dates:
Sat. May 10
Sat. Nov. 8

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages: 11-18 years
Cost: $25 per child
Members: $20 per class

Family Programs Registration Form

KEIKI ZOOKEEPER: Ages 6-10
Let your child discover the wonderful world of animal conservation at the Honolulu Zoo. We will go behind the scenes to meet the animals, their keepers, and participate in making animal enrichment treats. See "Zoo School" article in the Oahu Island News.

Dates:
Sat. Apr. 12
Sat. Oct. 18

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Time: 10am-12pm
Ages: 6-10 years
Cost: $35 per child
Members: $30 per class

Family Programs Registration Form

For further information call the Honolulu Zoo Society at:  971-7195
or email us at: education@honzoosoc.org

POLICIES:

Registration is on a first come, first served basis.  If a class is full, you will be placed on the waiting list.  If we cannot provide a space for you we will reschedule you or return your payment.  We do not refund for missed or partially missed days.  Please note that some elements of our programs may change due to animal and staff availability.  We reserve the right to cancel a program if enrollment is too low.

FAMILY PROGRAMS – you may cancel up to 10 days prior to the program, minus a $20 servicing fee.  Your entire payment is forfeited if you cancel less than 10 days before the start of the program.  When possible, we will reschedule you.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES – you may reschedule/cancel up to 10 days prior to the party date, minus a $50 servicing fee. Your entire payment is forfeited if you cancel less than 10 days prior to the party. An additional fee of $100 will be assessed if your guest count exceeds the 45 person limit.

Program discounts are given to HZS premium memberships only (Flamingo/Basic Family Pass excluded).