Programs

Early Childhood Learning Programs

Sensory Safari | Preschool Ages

Foster your child’s curiosity with sensory focused exploration of the natural world. Through guided interactive activities, children will explore the many aspects of nature and wildlife. Each class will go outside and a parent must accompany the child in the class. Class length will be 30 minutes and families will be invited to visit the Zoo following their program.

Zoofari Tails at the Manhattan Public Library

Slither into reading with Sunset Zoo and the Manhattan Public Library. On the fourth Friday of every month at 10 a.m. Sunset Zoo will bring to life an animal themed children’s story at the Manhattan Public Library. In May, Zoofari Tails will be held at the Zoo. Each storytime includes an activity and a live animal when possible. For full details visit the Zoo website or Manhattan Public Library.

Date

Fourth Friday of every month

Location Manhattan Public Library Time

10 - 10:30 AM

Science on Tap – Monthly talk at Manhattan Brewing Company

Science, beer, and knowledge, a winning combination. This free public discussion held by KSU Scientists about engaging science topics. Held in a relaxed and fun setting each month, Science on Tap will feature a brief informal presentation, often followed by trivia. For full details visit Manhattan Brewing Company’s website or Sunset Zoo.

Dates

April 1 & April 3

Price

$10/Non-member

$8/FOSZ member

Time 11:30 AM

Date

April 5

Programs

Family Programs

Painting with the Animals

During this unique family experience, participants will visit a featured animal and use their powers of observation to create an art masterpiece. To kick off your experience, Zoo staff will introduce the featured animal and give guests highlighted facts about the animals in our care at the Zoo. After a brief introduction and interaction with artifacts, families will be guided through a painting experience using tempera paint and an 8x10 canvas. Depending on the animal, this experience may occur outside or an inside area.

Frogwatch for Families

Join us for this fun family program opportunity to learn about the conservation efforts of frogs and toads in and around our area. Training will occur and an overnight observation will happen with families. During your overnight experience you will get a chance to hear and maybe even see frogs and toads in action! This activity is geared for pre-teens and their families. Cost is $30 per family, and registration is limited.

Date June 9 - June 10

Time

May 6, July 8 Time 9 AM

Dates

Price

$17/Non-member

$15/FOSZ member

Friday, June 9 (arrive) 7 PM

Saturday, June 10 (depart) 9:30 AM

Price

$30 per family - Up to 3 family members. Each additional family member is $10.