Many trees lose their leaves in the winter. That means we can see more of the forest and sometimes more of the animals that live in the trees because they have fewer places to hide. Let’s play a game of I-Spy in the Riverbanks forest.

Let’s take a hike in the wintery woods to see if we can spy dens, nests, burrows or other animal hiding places.

We will be hunting for the alphabet on this walk, looking for things in nature that start with the letters from A to Z. We might even see the alphabet in the trees or in a spider’s web!

Sight, smell, hearing, touch and even taste will be explored on this walk through the five senses!

Trees are amazing! Not only do they make oxygen for us to breathe, but they also help keep our planet cooler! On this Earth Day hike, we will say thank you by planting baby trees and learning how to care for them.

What do frogs do in winter? Where do the hummingbirds and dragonflies go? In this class we will explore the different ways animals cope with cold weather.

All living things – plants, animals and even you – need water. How do we get it? How can fish breathe in water, and why can’t we? Bring your water wonderings and be a scientist as we explore the mysteries of water.

Would you like to learn more about the animals behind the glass in the Aquarium-Reptile Complex? Let’s dive in and take a closer look at some of the Zoo’s smallest residents such as fish, urchins, frogs and geckos.

What does it mean to be green? Green is more than a color. Find out how to be a green kid and why it matters in this class about caring for Earth.

Porcupines, skunks, slugs and snakes all have one thing in common. They are not huggable! Come learn what makes these unhuggable animals special and why they need our love too.

Wolves might seem big and scary, but they are not so different from you. They live with families. They share meals together, and they all look after the little ones. Join us to discover more about the largest members of the dog family.

Did you know that grizzly bears can eat 90 pounds of food a day? That’s about 18,000 blueberries! How do keepers keep up with those huge appetites? Come learn more about our brother bears.

It’s springtime in the garden! How do gardeners help plants grow? Learn how you can help a seed grow into a plant that you can eat and plant a seed to take home!

Why are the bees so busy? Fly, buzz, collect pollen, waggle-dance and more as we investigate the busy lives of bees.

Let’s brighten this winter day with an exploration of color and water. We will try different ways of mixing water and color to create art.

Show your love for the animals by making Valentine’s Day enrichment treats to give to wildlife.

Create a colorful, twirling, twig mobile from sticks and yarn to bring some whimsy to an indoor or outdoor space.

Did you know you can make paints and dyes from things in nature? In this class you will learn how to make colors from objects found in nature.