The program, now in its second year, allows kids ages three to five to immerse themselves in nature and visit zoo animals every day. "To inspire the next generation of conservationists we wanted to ...

Next fall, the Saint Louis Zoo’s Second Nature Preschool is taking a major step forward. The program will offer full-day classes and move into a dedicated facility set to open for the 2026-27 school ...

A sure way to help children connect with the environment and with nature is to let them get a close look at animals. That was the highlight for kids in the Alef Preschool Summer Camp program on June ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo is turning its new Early Explorers program into a full-time feature, making it the first zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to have a full-time preschool in ...

St. Louis Zoo keeper Cora Port interacts with a group of Chilean flamingos, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, as they stretch their wings during their regular exercise and acclimation session. The birds, ...

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Zoo is now enrolling kids for their new 7-week preschool class. The immersive program is perfect for children with a natural love of animals. Classes begin on October ...

The Lake Superior Zoo School will begin accepting applications for its nature-based preschool Feb. 3. As the zoo reported in August, the school will open this fall for the 2020-21 school year for kids ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Preschoolers in Santa Barbara can now receive a 'wild' education at the Santa Barbara Zoo. The zoo's Early Explorers program has been given approval to operate full-time, ...