Often, a technological innovation is inspired by the natural world. These engineering design challenges will give you a chance to use your powers of observation, critical-thinking skills, creativity and knowledge of the world around you to engineer solutions to a variety of problems.

September 10 |2 – 4 pm | 13 – 15 years

$23 Zoo members | $28 Non-members

In this workshop, a guest artist from the community will teach you composition and sketching techniques. Using the animals in the Zoo as living models and inspiration, you will create art of your own. Let your inner artist run wild!

October 8 | 2 – 4 pm | 13 – 15 years

$23 Zoo members | $28 Non-members

Explore the world of owls through literature – from those in stories to those in real life here at our zoo. Owls, a symbol of wisdom, have inspired people throughout the ages. Learn more about them as you meet an owl, dissect owl pellets, discover the marvels of silent flight and share an owlish story of your own!

November 5 | 2 – 4pm | 13 – 15 years

$23 Zoo members | $28 Non-members

Lions and jaguars and bobcats, oh my! Do you ever wonder how a jaguar catches its prey or why lions sleep all day? Join us as we investigate all things Big Cat. Map their habitats, observe their behavior and discover what exotic feline vet care looks like as you learn all about what big cats need and do to survive.

February 4 | 2 – 4pm | 13 – 15 years

$23 Zoo members | $28 Non-members

Frog Watch Evening Event NH

Frogs are all around us, but how closely have you paid attention to them? Explore the Brevard Zoo wetlands at night as you identify frog calls, dissect an anatomically-correct frog model and play some toad-ally metamorphic games.

March 4 | 6 – 8 pm | 13 – 15 years

$23 Zoo members | $28 Non-members

Explore the adaptations, structures and behaviors of plants and the animals that help them survive. Dissect and compare a variety of flowers, investigate the role bees play in pollination, examine plant structures under a microscope, and more!

April 8 | 2 – 4pm | 13 – 15 years

$23 Zoo members | $28 Non-members