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ZooSchool

Details

Students ages 3, 4, and 5 are welcome to join ZooSchool!

Teacher

MARNIE EMOND is a certified teacher with over twelve years of experience teaching preschool. She has a Masters Degree in Education, and her interest and focus has been on teaching preschool children. She enjoys the enthusiasm and wonder young children have for learning new things. She believes the Zoo and the animals are great platforms to foster a love of school and learning in students.

2026-2027 Classes

Student age for classes is age as of September 10, 2026

Bears Class - M-T-Th-F | 9:00-12:00 | 4 & 5 year olds

New students - $425/month         Returning Students - $415/month

Bison Class - M-W-F | 12:30-3:30 | 4 & 5 year olds

New students - $365/month     Returning students - $355/month

Otters Class - T-Th | 12:30-3:30 | 3, 4 & 5 year olds

New Students - $305/month         Returning students - $295/month

Pandas Class - Wed. | 9:00-11:30 | 3 year olds

$180/month

Things to do and learn at ZooSchool

  • See and learn about the animals
  • Talk to the Animal Caretakers
  • Learn our ABC’s and colors
  • Learn our Numbers and Counting
  • Learn the Pledge of Allegiance
  • Read stories and sing songs
  • Play on the playground
  • Play with toys
  • Feed animals that can be fed by children
  • Celebrate Holidays
  • Have special programs
  • Plant seeds
  • Eat snacks
  • Make art projects

Additional Information

  • Must be a ZooMontana Member to enroll. A copy of your Zoo membership card must be attached to your registration form.
  • Nonrefundable ZooSchool Registration Fee for all classes is $125, made payable to “ZooSchool”. Venmo, Cards, and ACH are also accepted.
  • For ALL classes, each child is required to have a parent helper in the preschool classroom for one class time each month. Helpers can include grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. (If you cannot be a parent helper once a month, the tuition is $30.00 more each month.)
  • September tuition is due by August 5, 2026, and is non-refundable.
  • Tuition for October – May is due on the 5th of each prior month.
  • A late fee of $30.00 applies if tuition is not received by the 5th of each month.
  • Children MUST be toilet-trained.
  • New student registration for Fall begins in March.

Start Your Adventure

For more information contact Marnie Emond

Today's Hours

10:00am to 2:00pm

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    Hours

    Fall Hours

    • Every Day: 10:00am to 2:00pm

    Guests are permitted to stay on grounds one hour after closing.
    *Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Inclement weather and special events may also alter operational hours.