Tiny Trekkers is a weekly drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Preschoolers will explore our nearly 500 acres of preserve through hands-on experiences out in nature. This program takes place every Tuesday from 9 – 11:30 am, September through May. Tiny Trekkers is a great complement to part time preschool programs, as preparation for entering preschool or kindergarten, or even as an addition to a PreK/K homeschool program. Children must be able to use the restrooms independently. Limited spots are available.

Calling all homeschool families! Elementary sessions require a parent or guardian to attend with their child. Learn to identify trees in the winter by their buds, branching, and bark! We’ll also investigate evergreens and the secret to their bright colors year round.

When fall weather turns cooler, animals are busy getting ready for winter. Join us for a celebration of autumn as we explore how nature and animals change with the seasons.

Calling all homeschool families! Elementary sessions require a parent or guardian to attend with their child. Feeling hungry? So is the wildlife! Get to know the producers, consumers, and decomposers that make up our food chains in Illinois.

Is it a seal or is it a sea lion? Get ready for a splashy adventure as we learn about these two amazing animals. Then, join us for a walk over to Sea Lion Sound to see the seals and sea lions.

We’ll travel the mountains of the world meeting animals that live at their snowy peaks. From furry red pandas to tough takins, we will learn how animals survive in these cold, rocky places and visit the mountain animals living at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Winter holidays are fun! Let’s celebrate this wonderful time of year by making crafts for the people and animals around us. In this class, we will create nature-themed gifts and decorations to take home.

Calling all homeschool families! Elementary sessions require a parent or guardian to attend with their child. How do animals communicate with each other? Mimic playing as a wolf pack, smell your friends pheromones as an insect, and create an animal call!

Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to lion sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces.

Chicken Storytime. Need we say more? Bring the family for some Saturday stories and the possibility to see some live chickens with the local organization, Second-Hen’d.

Roll up your sleeves, put on your maker's cap, and get ready to create! This is our most hands-on camp! Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake, rattle, and roll challenge? Explore the world of birds and beasts. Discover what Hooty the owl had for dinner. Kids dissect owl pellets and reconstruct Hooty’s dinner. Enter the Mad Science chemistry lab and mix, mash, and brew concoctions! Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, simple machines, and megapinchers! Campers will discover the wonders of light and photography. It’s a week packed with non-stop science fun!

Are you looking for a fun winter break activity for your kids? Tye-Dyed Iguana offers a one week winter camp in house! During our camp, your child will be immersed in a world of exotic reptiles and bugs through hands-on education and demonstrations. They will spend five days in our store doing crafts and learning about animals. They will also receive a Tye-Dyed Iguana T-shirt that the entire class will Tie-Dye during one of their afternoons. Winter camp is for Kindergarten - 6th grade.

How do animals stay hidden from predators? In this STEM Lab, we'll explore the wild world of camouflage with two delicious experiments!

Are you chomping at the bit for some holiday fun? Children ages 5 to 11 years old are invited to our annual Deck the Howls for shelter animals event at the Humane Society of Missouri on Macklind Ave. Wear your favorite pajamas and celebrate the howl-iday season with the adoptable dogs and cats at HSMO!

Roll up your sleeves, put on your maker's cap, and get ready to create! This is our most hands-on camp! Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake rattle and roll challenge? Explore the world of birds and beasts. Enter the Mad Science chemistry lab and mix, mash, and brew concoctions! Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, simple machines, and megapinchers! It’s 3 days packed with non-stop science fun!