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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1116@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T110000
DTSTAMP:20261014T145928Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/spinney-tailed-lizards-323/
SUMMARY:Spiny Tailed Lizards #323 - CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:\n\nSpinney Tailed Lizards\n\nKids and their accompanying adult
  alike will learn facts about the month's featured creature through struct
 ured story time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal amb
 assadors from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our un
 derstanding and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for
  siblings and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st gra
 de with one adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\
 n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1126@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T203027Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/creepy-crawlies-340/
SUMMARY:Creepy Crawlies #340
DESCRIPTION:Creepy Crawlies: Creatures that give us the heebie-jeebies\n\nK
 indergarten and first grade students are invited to join us for an amazing
  adventure. Each three-hour class includes a myriad of activities includin
 g: zoo tours\, crafts\, animal visits\, stories\, snacks and more. Please 
 wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Zoo tours are weather dep
 endent. Registration is required.\n\nFor students enrolled in Kindergarten
  or 1st grade: adults do not stay with child.\n\nFOZ Member: $35\n\nNon-Me
 mber: $50
CATEGORIES:Kindergarten through 1st grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1100@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T175522Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/sips-snakes-spiders-21-zoo-experie
 nce-510/
SUMMARY:Sips\, Snakes & Spiders: 21+ Zoo Experience! #510
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a delightfully creepy night that's strictly for t
 he grown-ups! Join us for an adults-only evening celebrating snakes\, spid
 ers\, and all things creepy-crawly. We'll sip on festive seasonal beverage
 s\, snack on delicious themed treats\, and create a fun\, spooky craft ins
 pired by nature's most misunderstood critters. Whether you're a fan of the
  eerie or just looking for a unique night out\, this class is the perfect 
 mix of education\, creativity\, and Halloween-season fun—no kids\, just 
 good company and plenty of creepy charm!\n\nPlease dress for the weather a
 nd wear good walking shoes for this event!\n\nFOZ Members: $40\n\nNon-Memb
 ers: $55\n\nTicket price includes all event experiences\, craft supplies\,
  alcohol/beverages\, snacks and instructors.  
CATEGORIES:Adults (21+)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
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 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1132@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T214753Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/352-keeper-for-a-day/
SUMMARY:# 352 Keeper for a Day
DESCRIPTION:Keeper for a Day\n\nCome join us for a special\, limited opport
 unity to shadow our education animal staff and learn what it is like to be
  a zookeeper! Students get to participate in the everyday care duties of o
 ur education animal ambassadors\, including feeding\, cleaning and making 
 special enrichment items for the animals! Roll up those sleeves and prepar
 e to have fun!\n\nPlease choose one session per age range.\nDress for the 
 weather and wear close-toed shoes!\n\nAge: Grades 4-5\nFee: $35 FOZ Member
 \, $50 Non-member\nDuration: 3 hours
CATEGORIES:4th through 5th grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1134@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T172343Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/schools-out-camp-356/
SUMMARY:School's Out Camp #356
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Cook for Your Pets Day with a fun and educat
 ional class! Students will learn about healthy foods for pets and zoo anim
 als\, tour the commissary to see how animal diets are prepared\, and creat
 e nutritious treats for pets and zoo animals. We will also make our own he
 althy snacks while discovering the importance of balanced nutrition for bo
 th animals and people.\n\nAge: Grades 2nd-5th\n\nFOZ Members: $120\nNonmem
 ber: $150
CATEGORIES:2nd through 5th grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1131@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T141319Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/351-keeper-for-a-day/
SUMMARY:# 351 Keeper for a Day (CLOSED)
DESCRIPTION:Keeper for a Day\n\nCome join us for a special\, limited opport
 unity to shadow our education animal staff and learn what it islike to be 
 a zookeeper! Students get to participate in the everyday care duties of ou
 r education animal ambassadors\, including feeding\, cleaning and making s
 pecial enrichment items for the animals! Roll upthose sleeves and prepare 
 to have fun!\n\nPlease choose one session per age range.\nDress for the we
 ather and wear close-toed shoes!\n\nAge: Grades 2-3\nFee: $35 FOZ Member\,
  $50 Non-member\nDuration: 3 hours
CATEGORIES:2nd through 3rd grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1037@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260112T203209Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/animal-enrichment-awareness-day/
SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Animal Enrichment Awareness Day 9AM - noon 
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 2022/02/Zoo-Entrance.jpg
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
LOCATION:Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\,
  United States
GEO:37.253931;-93.306442
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfi
 eld\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dickerson Park
  Zoo:geo:37.253931,-93.306442
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1129@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260908T150311Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/wild-pages-community-book-club-nov
 ember-meeting-503/
SUMMARY:Wild Pages Community Book Club: November Meeting #503
DESCRIPTION:Calling all animal lovers and bookworms for Dickerson Park Zoo'
 s public book club! Wild Pages is a free\, community book club for adults 
 with a focus on nonfiction zoology and conservation literature. We will me
 et each month to discuss the selected book\, mingle with other club member
 s and meet an animal from the zoo's education department! Wild Pages meeti
 ngs will take place in the zoo's Education Department classroom. Intereste
 d in joining? Space is limited\, please register using the "Book Now" link
  below!\n\nPlease note: Participants must be 18 or older to register. Book
  club members are responsible for purchasing or renting their own copy of 
 the book.\n\nNovember's Book: \n\nAn Immense World: How Animal Senses Rev
 eal the Hidden Realms Around Us\n\nAuthor: Ed Yong\n\n“In An Immense Wor
 ld\, author and acclaimed science journalist Ed Yong coaxes us beyond the 
 confines of our own senses\, allowing us to perceive the skeins of scent\,
  waves of electromagnetism\, and pulses of pressure that surround us. Beca
 use in order to understand our world we don't need to travel to other plac
 es\; we need to see through other eyes.” - Goodreads
CATEGORIES:Adults (18+),Adults (21+)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1038@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260112T203502Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/veterans-day-2026/
SUMMARY:Veterans’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Veterans’ Day: free admission for active military and veteran
 s—plus their immediate family members. Please show military ID at the zo
 o entrance to receive free admission.
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 2022/02/phoenix1_sm.jpg
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
LOCATION:Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\,
  United States
GEO:37.253931;-93.306442
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfi
 eld\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dickerson Park
  Zoo:geo:37.253931,-93.306442
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1133@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T215154Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/353-keeper-for-a-day/
SUMMARY:#353 Keeper for a Day
DESCRIPTION:Keeper for a Day\n\nCome join us for a special\, limited opport
 unity to shadow our education animal staff and learn what it is like to be
  a zookeeper! Students get to participate in the everyday care duties of o
 ur education animal ambassadors\, including feeding\, cleaning and making 
 special enrichment items for the animals! Roll up those sleeves and prepar
 e to have fun!\n\nPlease choose one session per age range.\nDress for the 
 weather and wear close-toed shoes!\n\nAge: Grades 4-5\nFee: $35 FOZ Member
 \, $50 Non-member\nDuration: 3 hours
CATEGORIES:4th through 5th grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1117@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T201602Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/cotton-top-tamarins/
SUMMARY:Cotton Top Tamarins #324
DESCRIPTION:\n\nCotton Top Tamarins\n\nKids and their accompanying adult al
 ike will learn facts about the month's featured creature through structure
 d story time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambass
 adors from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our under
 standing and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for si
 blings and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade 
 with one adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n
 \n\n \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1119@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T201649Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/cotton-top-tamarins-325/
SUMMARY:Cotton Top Tamarins #325
DESCRIPTION:\n\nCotton Top Tamarins\n\nKids and their accompanying adult al
 ike will learn facts about the month's featured creature through structure
 d story time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambass
 adors from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our under
 standing and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for si
 blings and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade 
 with one adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n
 \n\n \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1120@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T110000
DTSTAMP:20261012T141111Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/cotton-top-tamarins-326/
SUMMARY:Cotton Top Tamarins #326 - CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:\n\nCotton Top Tamarins\n\nKids and their accompanying adult al
 ike will learn facts about the month's featured creature through structure
 d story time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambass
 adors from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our under
 standing and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for si
 blings and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade 
 with one adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n
 \n\n \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1121@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T201820Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/cotton-top-tamarins-327/
SUMMARY:Cotton Top Tamarins #327
DESCRIPTION:\n\nCotton Top Tamarins\n\nKids and their accompanying adult al
 ike will learn facts about the month's featured creature through structure
 d story time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambass
 adors from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our under
 standing and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for si
 blings and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade 
 with one adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n
 \n\n \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1039@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T190000
DTSTAMP:20261013T133235Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/silent-night-2026-11-27/
SUMMARY:Silent Night
DESCRIPTION:Before the hustle &amp\; bustle of the season\, enjoy a Silent 
 Night at Dickerson Park Zoo.\nDuring this sensory-friendly evening of quie
 t reflection\, please silence your phones\; quiet your voices\; and\, enjo
 y the holiday lights and sounds of the zoo at night.\n\nAdmission (payable
  at the zoo entrance):\n$5 for teens and adults\n$2 for kids 3-12\nFree fo
 r FOZ members &amp\; kids 2 and under
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 2022/02/Zoo-Entrance.jpg
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
LOCATION:Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\,
  United States
GEO:37.253931;-93.306442
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfi
 eld\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dickerson Park
  Zoo:geo:37.253931,-93.306442
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1040@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260112T204822Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/small-bizooness-open-house-2026/
SUMMARY:Small biZOOness Open House
DESCRIPTION:Small biZOOness Saturday Holiday Open House 10 – noon. Pictur
 es with Santa\; discounts on FOZ memberships and Wildlife Zooniversity cam
 ps/classes\, crafts and more. 
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 2024/03/zooniversity-logo.png
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
LOCATION:Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\,
  United States
GEO:37.253931;-93.306442
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfi
 eld\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dickerson Park
  Zoo:geo:37.253931,-93.306442
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1107@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T195924Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/sleek-shiny-scales-307/
SUMMARY:Sleek\, Shiny Scales #307
DESCRIPTION:\nSleek\, Shiny Scales\n\n\nLittle Zoologists classes are desig
 ned to spark curiosity and encourage discovery in young children ages 3 to
  5 years. Each month learn about a different ecological topic with fascina
 ting stories\, creative crafts\, hands-on activities\, and an animal frien
 d to meet. Registration required.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 3-5 (stude
 nts who have not yet started Kindergarten) with one adult\n     FOZ Me
 mbers: $17\n     Non Members: $20
CATEGORIES:Little Zoologists (ages 3 to 5)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1109@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T110000
DTSTAMP:20261005T161307Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/sleek-shiny-scales-308/
SUMMARY:Sleek\, Shiny Scales #308
DESCRIPTION:\nSleek\, Shiny Scales\n\n\nLittle Zoologists classes are desig
 ned to spark curiosity and encourage discovery in young children ages 3 to
  5 years. Each month learn about a different ecological topic with fascina
 ting stories\, creative crafts\, hands-on activities\, and an animal frien
 d to meet. Registration required.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 3-5 (stude
 nts who have not yet started Kindergarten) with one adult\n     FOZ Me
 mbers: $17\n     Non Members: $20
CATEGORIES:Little Zoologists (ages 3 to 5)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1110@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T195955Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/sleek-shiny-scales-309/
SUMMARY:Sleek\, Shiny Scales #309
DESCRIPTION:\nSleek\, Shiny Scales\n\n\nLittle Zoologists classes are desig
 ned to spark curiosity and encourage discovery in young children ages 3 to
  5 years. Each month learn about a different ecological topic with fascina
 ting stories\, creative crafts\, hands-on activities\, and an animal frien
 d to meet. Registration required.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 3-5 (stude
 nts who have not yet started Kindergarten) with one adult\n     FOZ Me
 mbers: $17\n     Non Members: $20
CATEGORIES:Little Zoologists (ages 3 to 5)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1041@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T190000
DTSTAMP:20261013T133351Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/silent-night-2026-12-4/
SUMMARY:Silent Night
DESCRIPTION:Before the hustle & bustle of the season\, enjoy a Silent Night
  at Dickerson Park Zoo.\nDuring this sensory-friendly evening of quiet ref
 lection\, please silence your phones\; quiet your voices\; and\, enjoy the
  holiday lights and sounds of the zoo at night.\n\nAdmission (payable at t
 he zoo entrance):\n$5 for teens and adults\n$2 for kids 3-12\nFree for FOZ
  members & kids 2 and under
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CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
LOCATION:Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1401 W Norton Rd\, Springfield\, MO\, 65803\,
  United States
GEO:37.253931;-93.306442
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 eld\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Dickerson Park
  Zoo:geo:37.253931,-93.306442
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1097@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T203900Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/winter-wonders-357/
SUMMARY:Winter Wonders #357
DESCRIPTION:What happens to animals in the wintertime? All over the world\,
  animals have some awesome ways of\nsurviving even the chilliest temperatu
 res. Tis’ the season for hibernation\, brumation and more at the\nzoo! S
 tudents will learn all about how animals have adapted to keeping warm in w
 inter weather. Make\ncrafts\, play games and meet ambassador animals at th
 is fun wintertime class!\n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear close to
 ed shoes for this zoo experience.\n\nFOZ Member: $35\n\nNon-Member: $50
CATEGORIES:4th through 5th grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1111@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T200026Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/sleek-shiny-scales-310/
SUMMARY:Sleek\, Shiny Scales #310
DESCRIPTION:\nSleek\, Shiny Scales\n\n\nLittle Zoologists classes are desig
 ned to spark curiosity and encourage discovery in young children ages 3 to
  5 years. Each month learn about a different ecological topic with fascina
 ting stories\, creative crafts\, hands-on activities\, and an animal frien
 d to meet. Registration required.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 3-5 (stude
 nts who have not yet started Kindergarten) with one adult\n     FOZ Me
 mbers: $17\n     Non Members: $20
CATEGORIES:Little Zoologists (ages 3 to 5)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1101@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T162529Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/wreaths-wildlife-21-zoo-experience
 -511/
SUMMARY:Wreaths & Wildlife: 21+ Zoo Experience! #511
DESCRIPTION:Warm up with an adults-only evening exploring the fascinating w
 orld of brumation\, hibernation\, and\nwinter survival! Enjoy seasonal bev
 erages and festive snacks while learning how wildlife weathers the\ncold\,
  then create a beautiful wreath to take home. It's the perfect mix of natu
 re\, creativity\, and cozy\nwinter fun!\n\nFOZ Members: $40\n\nNon-Members
 : $55
CATEGORIES:Adults (21+)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1122@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T201935Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/king-vultures-328/
SUMMARY:King Vultures #328
DESCRIPTION:\n\nKing Vultures\n\nKids and their accompanying adult alike wi
 ll learn facts about the month's featured creature through structured stor
 y time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambassadors 
 from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our understandi
 ng and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for siblings
  and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade with o
 ne adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n\n\n 
 \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1123@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T202049Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/king-vultures-329/
SUMMARY:King Vultures #329
DESCRIPTION:\n\nKing Vultures\n\nKids and their accompanying adult alike wi
 ll learn facts about the month's featured creature through structured stor
 y time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambassadors 
 from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our understandi
 ng and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for siblings
  and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade with o
 ne adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n\n\n 
 \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1124@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T202131Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/king-vultures-330/
SUMMARY:King Vultures #330
DESCRIPTION:\n\nKing Vultures\n\nKids and their accompanying adult alike wi
 ll learn facts about the month's featured creature through structured stor
 y time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambassadors 
 from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our understandi
 ng and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for siblings
  and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade with o
 ne adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n\n\n 
 \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1125@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T202209Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/king-vultures-331/
SUMMARY:King Vultures #331
DESCRIPTION:\n\nKing Vultures\n\nKids and their accompanying adult alike wi
 ll learn facts about the month's featured creature through structured stor
 y time\, independent hands on activities\, and crafts. Animal ambassadors 
 from the Education Department will be introduced to deepen our understandi
 ng and connection to the natural world. This class is perfect for siblings
  and homeschool students.\n\n\n\n     Children ages 2-1st grade with o
 ne adult\n     FOZ Members: $17\n     Non Members: $20\n\n\n\n\n 
 \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Creature Feature (ages 2 to 6)
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1099@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T204845Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/wild-arts-winter-break-camp-360/
SUMMARY:Wild Arts Winter Break Camp #360
DESCRIPTION:Whether you love animals or art\, this class is for you! In thi
 s class\, designed for middle school\, we will\nblend science and art to e
 xplore a variety of mediums and learn all about wildlife along the way!\nS
 tudents will create multiple pieces of art to take home at the end of camp
 . Registration fee covers all\nsupply costs\, just bring a lunch and your 
 creativity!\n\nPlease wear clothes that can get messy for this zoo experie
 nce!\n\nFOZ Members: $180\n\nNon-Members: $225
CATEGORIES:6th through 8th grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1103 W Smith Street\, Sprin
 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1098@dickersonparkzoo.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261231T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T204051Z
URL:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/events/happy-zoo-year-358/
SUMMARY:Happy Zoo Year! #358
DESCRIPTION:Happy Zoo Year! Help us ring in the New Year right here at the 
 zoo with fun seasonal crafts\, activities\nand more! We will explore how a
 nimals keep track of changing seasons\, meet ambassador animals up\nclose 
 and more at this fun New Year’s Eve class.\n\nPlease wear close-toed sho
 es and dress for the weather for this zoo experience!\n\nFOZ Members: $35\
 n\nNon-Members: $50
CATEGORIES:2nd through 5th grade
LOCATION:Education Building – Dickerson Park Zoo\, 1103 W Smith Street\, 
 Springfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States
GEO:37.254547;-93.304827
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 gfield\, MO\, 65803\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Education B
 uilding – Dickerson Park Zoo:geo:37.254547,-93.304827
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