Get ready for a wild adventure in outdoor learning with Caterpillar Club! Designed for curious toddlers and inquisitive preschoolers, our early learner programs inspire a love for wildlife and nature through fun, hands-on experiences.
Each 60-minute session engages children ages 12 months to 4 years with sensory exploration, interactive activities, and social play. This program is offered on select Saturdays. Classes are held indoors during cooler months and move outdoors as the weather warms.
Overview
- Ages: 12 months – 4 Years
- Caregiver required for each child
- Class size: Limited to 20 participants
- Sessions grouped by age
Pricing
- Member Price: $15
- Non-Member Price: $20
- Includes same-day Zoo admission
Questions?
Email us at EdProgams@littlerock.gov or call 501-661-7220.
What is it like to spend your whole life in a land with little water? Our desert dwellers can tell you how they survive and even thrive in a dry environment.
Program Times by Age Group
- Ages 2–3: March 14 | 10:00–11:00 AM
- Ages 4–5: March 14 | 1:00–2:00 PM
- Age 1: March 21 | 10:00–11:00 AM
There are more than one billion bugs for every person on the planet! Without their abundance, earth could not sustain life. Come learn more about these productive and beautiful bugs!
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: April 11 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: April 11 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: April 18 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Many animals are uniquely adapted to hunting and eating meat. Come explore the adaptations, behaviors, and diets of some of the world’s most cunning carnivores.
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: May 9 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: May 9 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: May 16 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Where would you go if you could fly like a bird? Or a butterfly? How high would you fly? Come learn about some of our fantastic flyers.
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: June 13 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: June 13 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: June 20 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Reptiles are cold-blooded (ectothermic) animals that are among the oldest, and longest living animals on earth! Several species can live well beyond 100 years. Come learn more about our remarkable reptiles and their strategies for living such long lives.
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: July 11 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: July 11 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: July 18 | 10:00-11:00 AM
The Zoo is home to many species of primates, including lemurs, loris, monkeys, gibbons, and great apes. Primates, including humans, are intelligent social animals with complex habits and interactions. Come learn about some of their unique characteristics.
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: August 8 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: August 8 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: August 15 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Many animals eat only grass, leaves, and other vegetables, including some of the largest animals at our Zoo. Did you know that black rhinoceroses can spend half their day eating and can weigh as much as a small car? Or that alpacas have three stomachs? Join us to meet some of our plant eating friends.
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: September 12 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: September 12 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: September 19 | 10:00-11:00 AM
There are around 35 species of canines in the wild, and a few of them call Arkansas home! Canines are highly social animals that live and work together in packs. Join us to learn about some of the world’s captivating canines.
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: October 10 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: October 10 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: October 17 | 10:00-11:00 AM
How do monarch butterflies know when and where to migrate? Who teaches spiders to spin webs or birds to build nests? Animal behaviors can be learned, but they can also be instinctive. Join us as we learn about different animal behaviors.
Program Times by Age Group
- 2-3 year olds: November 14 | 10:00-11:00 AM
- 4-5 year olds: November 14 | 1:00-2:00 PM
- 1 year olds: November 21 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Little Rock Zoo Memberships
Unlimited Visits. Unbeatable Value.
Become part of the Zoo family and support our mission of wildlife conservation—all while enjoying free admission for a full year and exclusive perks.
Little Rock Zoo
1 Zoo Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-661-7200
Hours of Operation
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Last admission 3:30 PM
Zoo grounds close at 4:00 PM
