
Homeschool Day Spring 2025
Join the Gulf Breeze Zoo for a day of learning a discovery specifically for homeschool students.
On Friday, January 31, homeschool families can experience a full day of special education programming at the Gulf Breeze Zoo where the classroom will come to life with interactive programs in an exciting learning environment.
Homeschool Day programs are designed specifically for children of all ages to encourage homeschool students to learn about the importance of conservation through the exploration of the world of animals. The day is full of educational programs that feature live animal presentations, hands-on activities, animal artifacts and train rides through our 30-acre animal preserve where rhinos, orangutans, gorillas and more roam free.
$11 Students
$17 Parents
Includes unlimited train rides.
Purchase tickets at the gate.
Spring Homeschool Day Schedule
10:30a Feeding The Zoo
Learn more about how the commissary staff prepares and tailors to each specific species diet on a daily basis. This chat will take place in front of the commissary viewing glass next to the farm.
From 10:30a to noon join the commissary staff and get hands-on and create enrichment for our animals.
11a Rhino Explores
Students and guest will have the opportunity to learn more about rhino behaviors and adaptations from Africa to Asia. This chat will take place in front of the Indian rhino encounter area.
After the chat guests can take a stroll on the boardwalk to explore and observe all of those behaviors and adaptations.
11:45a Habitat Focus
The Everglades is one of the most important wetlands in Florida, if not the world. Discover the importance of the life cycle of an American alligator in the Everglades.
12:30p Tower Dynamics
Learn more about the social structures of a giraffe herd also known as a "tower."
This chat will take place in front of the giraffe habitat.
1:45p Everything Has a Job to Do
Everything has a place and a job to do. Every species has a unique role to play in their ecosystem. Discover how binturongs have an important job in the forests where they are found.
This chat will take place in the binturong habitat across from the lions.
No need to pre-book your homeschool group. Simply show up, purchase tickets at the gate and join the fun! Last guest admitted at 3p.