Zoo Tot Classes

Let the world surround you AND your child exploring all there is to learn about our animal friends. Zoo Tot classes combine an “on your own exploratory” playtime featuring crafts, sensory bins and educational stations, along with structured circle time, sing-a-long and an animal encounter. Play activities are incorporated into each Zoo Tot class in order to foster science learning by encouraging observation, exploration, and discovery.

2023 Registration open

To register, follow the link to the Minot Park District’s Activity Page and select your classes. You will need to create a family account with your information and your child’s information during the checkout process.

Class Details

Zoo Tot classes are approximately 1 hour in length. Classes will be held inside the auditorium of Roosevelt Park Zoo’s visitor center with some classes going out into the zoo (weather dependent).  Auditorium doors will open 5 minutes before class starts. The registration fee for class includes 1 child ages 2-5 and 1 adult caregiver. Due to the size and structure of Zoo Tots, additional adults will not be allowed.

Space is limited to 12 participants per class. Registration is available online, by calling the zoo or during your next zoo visit.

How it Works

Classes are designed for a caregiver to interact with and help facilitate in the learning of their child. In order to best serve all of our Zoo Tot participants, unregistered children may not be able to attend. An exception for infants will be made for adults who can still fully participate with their registered child. Younger and older children are welcome to register for class, please keep in mind that programs are geared to a specific age range and may not contain age appropriate activities for children outside of that range.

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations and date changes must be made two weeks prior to scheduled programs. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within two weeks of the program date. No refunds will be issued for missed classes. We will consider it a donation to the zoo.

JANUARY CLASSES

Who lives at North Pole?

COOKING CREATIONS: Penguin Cookies

FEBRUARY CLASSES

A is for Animal

B is for Bear

COOKING CREATIONS: Bear Claws

MARCH CLASSES

C is for Caterpillar

D is for Duck

COOKING CREATIONS: Fruity Caterpillar

APRIL CLASSES

hiss, purr, roar

COOKING CREATIONS: cat cupcakes