Homeschool Half Days 2024
Join the Butterfly House & Aquarium (BHA) and Great Plains Zoo (GPZ) for spring Homeschool Half days on March 20 and April 12!
Register for one or both half days!
About Homeschool Day
The topic for this year will be Animal Behavior! Learn about why animals do what they do. From basic movement to super defenses, discover unique animal traits that help them to survive and thrive!
These educational adventures will include a variety of animal encounters, activities, crafts, learning stations, and keeper talks. Participants will also receive take-home materials to continue learning at home!
Homeschool Half Days will take place from 10 am - 1 pm.
The program at BHA is appropriate for grades Pre-K - 5. The program at GPZ is appropriate for grades K - 12.
Schedule
- This program is appropriate for grades Pre-K - 5
- Activity station, craft station, two animal encounters, two aquarist/biologist talks
Friday, April 12 at Great Plains Zoo
- This program is appropriate for grades K - 12
- Activity stations, discovery carts, two animal encounters, two keeper talks
Pricing
Family of 2: $20
Family of 4: $40
Additional family members: $5 each
BHA, GPZ, & Monarch Members:
Family of 2: $10
Family of 4: $20
Additional family members: $5 each
*BHA Members will need to register over the phone to receive your member rate. Call the GPZ Education Department at 605.367.8313 x233 to register.
Registration Information
Registration includes admission and activities at BHA/GPZ. Participants will receive wristbands at check-in that will give special access to the event's activities. Each participant will also receive a take-home activity packet.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may supervise up to 5 children.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event will not be refunded.