Lincoln Children's Zoo
Lincoln Children's Zoo
222 S 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.
Learn firsthand.
Be an animal friend at the Lincoln Children's Zoo!
This is Lincoln's wild spot! Come and visit more than 300 animals, all from a child's eye view! The Zoo consists of 19 beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Lincoln Children's Zoo season is April 15th - October 15th.
ZOO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
The Zoo’s goal is to provide the opportunity for everyone to experience first-hand the diversity that exists in the natural world and to promote a sense of stewardship and wonder about life. We believe this is possible through repeated, positive experiences with living things in a relaxed, enjoyable, and safe environment.
Our nineteen acres offer a variety of ways to connect children of all ages to the natural world. The youngest ones can learn how to feed a goat, ride a pony, pet a rabbit or lure a butterfly onto a finger. They can get up close to the seals as they are trained by animal keepers and come eye to eye with a White Handed gibbon. They can play in the sandbox, learn to hop from stone to stone in the natural play space and run through the willow tunnel.
Older children can learn to excavate bones at Stego’s Big Dig, trade natural items at the Nature Exchange, or watch a bug buddy handle an African Brown millipede. If they’re brave enough they can even hold a hissing cockroach!
Classes and camps are offered during Lincoln Public School vacations and throughout the summer to children from 2-13. These classes are taught by certified professionals who know children and who know the Zoo. Children 12-17 can become part of the Zoo Crew and become immersed in animal husbandry and experience the satisfaction of volunteering.
Every Wednesday from June through August the Zoo remains open until 8 PM and a variety of entertainment and educational activities are planned for visitors of all ages.
Please refer to the side menu for a complete list of Zoo Education activities.
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