Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo, with over 350 animals across a hundred different species and is a forever home for our rescued animals. Check our website for "Daily Zookeeper Talks" schedule, a map of the zoo, and tips for planning your visit. You can purchase tickets online before you visit!

Zoo memberships and gift certificates are now available. We also offer birthday parties, camps and field trips.

Our outreach programs where we bring the zoo to you can be tailored to fit a variety of age groups and settings. From schools to retirement homes to company events to camps, our programs will both educate and entertain! Each outreach program includes meeting several of our ambassador animals up close and personal! To schedule an educational program visit or to get more information, please email our Education Manager at education@austinzoo.org.

All aboard! There is a train at the zoo that is appropriate for all ages. Train ride tickets must be purchased separately at the Train Depot in the zoo when visiting.

Check our website for special events like our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, a special Fall event "Boo at the Zoo", Saturday Camps, fundraisers and more!

Enjoy the Austin Zoo all year and support our animals and efforts by purchasing an annual membership. Annual pass holders receive unlimited visits for one year from the date of purchase as well as a 10% discount at the Gift Shop, and your guests only pay $11.95 for admission (up to 8 guests) when accompanied by you!

The Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is accredited by ZAA, the Zoological Association of America.

Don't forget to add CREATIVITY to your child's schedule! Enroll in an Art Class at one of 6 Cordovan Art School locations. Classes at Cordovan Art School will explore all media and are for kids, homeschoolers, teens, and adults at all skill levels! Join a class today to learn, make new friends, and grow as an artist or reserve your spot in a school break art camp!

Want to try a class out? Visit our website to sign up for one free trial class!

Our Cedar Park, NW Austin, & SW Austin locations offer walk-in paint your own pottery. Fun for the whole family!

Also be sure to check out our great party packages. We can help you celebrate birthdays and other occasions in a creative way! We have several packages to choose from or work with us to create a custom party or event that is tailored to you. It is also possible to reserve the entire studio for you special event or party.

Six locations in our area: Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, NW Austin, SW Austin, Lago Vista
We create artists! Come visit us.

Nili's Art Studio is offering 28 Art & STEAM Summer Camps featuring themes such as sculpture, ceramics, wood burning, spray painting, sewing-stitching-embroidery, cake decoration, mixed media, robotics, charcoal, fashion design, sketching, canvas, watercolor and more. These camps are designed to inspire, engage, and enhance artistic skills, fostering creativity and imagination among like-minded peers. We have specially designed 3 spacious classrooms equipped to host a variety of half-day and full-day camps, with extended care options for 3 distinct age groups. Join us at our tinker place for creative minds this summer, where we nurture artists, creative thinkers and future entrepreneurs.

In addition to our summer camps, we offer yearlong unique classes that explore traditional and a range of lesser-known art forms for, both, kids and adults, catering to both beginners and advanced practitioners. Our studio serves as a vibrant venue for paint parties, corporate events and fundraisers, each event crafted to unite the community through art, while supporting local causes and fostering individual creative growth.

The Art Garage is a walk-in art studio offering over 250 items for paint-your-own-pottery, mosaics, glass fusion and more. We are the perfect place for art parties, camps, events, and expanding your artistic expression! Whether it's a corporate event, your child's birthday party, or attending a workshop about a technique you've always wanted to try, there is a creative outlet for you at The Art Garage! Art Camps also offered for ages 6-12.

Dance Texas provides dancers of all ages an encouraging and positive environment where they are given the opportunity to grow and excel in their dance education. We strive to deliver the highest quality of dance training, while developing each student’s unique gift of talent and creativity. We encourage our students to reach their fullest potential by supporting them as they grow artistically and academically so they may become well-rounded individuals who are nourished in body, mind, and spirit.

Start, Stay, and Grow with Dancers Workshop! We offer dance classes and camps for age 2 to adults plus summer camps and intensives. We also offer creative dance and combo classes for preschoolers, ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, drill team prep, tap and more. Dancers Workshop is the home of Ovation Ballet Company & Creative Culture Dance Company. Visit our website to learn more and register for classes and camps.

Afterschool & Weekend Classes in Acting, Vocals, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre & Audition Technique. Also offering school break camps with early drop off and late pick up options. Actors will experience a variety of enrichment classes led by performing arts professionals in addition to rehearsing exciting, age-appropriate shows. All sessions culminate in a public performance. Adaptive classes and camps also available.

Leap of Joy is all about moving to empower at-risk youth through dance and theater arts, because everyone deserves a chance to dance! Leap of Joy offers dance and theater arts after school and summer camp enrichment programs to children, ages 4 to 14, in under-served schools in Austin. We teach all styles of dance including modern, tap, ballet, creative movement, hip hop, performance and theater arts.

Come join us for an enjoyable and creative dance experience. Synergy Dance Studio offers classes along with weekly preschool and school-age camps as well as dance intensives for the more experienced dancer. Come dance, sing, paint and party with us. Space is limited and camps will fill up so reserve your space today!

"I believe that children who study the art of dance gain more than just coordination and grace. More importantly they learn positive life lessons. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to pass down the tradition and love for the art that was given to me to the next generation of dancers." -Christine Hayes, Owner/Artistic Director of The Dance Gallery. Offering year round classes & summer camps. Sign up early to get the classes/camps you want!

Jump! Gymnastics is Austin's most fun way to learn gymnastics and more! Join our amazing instructors for Preschool, After School, School Break Camps, Birthday Parties and Gymnastics. Jump! is a fully licensed child care facility led by a masters level teacher and our gymnastics coaches are certified and trained under the USA Gymnastics Training Program. Three locations in Austin area, north Austin, south Austin and the Domain!

National Elite Gymnastics offers both quality recreational and competitive team gymnastics programs along with summer classes and camps. All recreational classes at NEG focus on safety, fun, and gymnastics. Children enjoy coming to N.E.G. for their weekly scheduled class day and time. Children are grouped by age and ability and we perform evaluations of all students every 4 months to determine growth and skill development. If you are interested in an individual evaluation please call our office to schedule an appointment!

Snapdragon Preschool is a play-based learning experience for ages 2-5 that offers small class sizes and child-led STEAM learning. Snapdragon is one of the only preschools in town providing extracurricular activities at no extra cost. Basketball, football, soccer, yoga, and martial arts are all available with a strong foundation of gymnastics using real equipment and highly trained instructors to hone lifelong physical skills like balance and coordination. Now offering three locations - north Austin, south Austin and the Domain.

The best proven methodology for Spanish Language acquisition through immersion! Our program's goal is to empower students to use the Spanish language with confidence. Using our proven language immersion program, our classes create an environment where students learn the Spanish language the same way native Spanish speakers do from an early age. We offer year round classes for kids through adults along with fun themed camps.

Casa de Ninos Bilingual Montessori School offers Bilingual Montessori Education in NW Austin! The staff is mostly bilingual Spanish and English and Spanish is an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers introduce Spanish through songs, games, instructions, greetings and special lessons. Programs available for kids ages 3 mos to 6 yrs for full or half days year round plus afterschool care and summer camp for ages 6-12.

Duck Duck Goose Chinese Immersion School is a highly effective, experience-proven program. Currently out school is for families who have 2-4 year old children. Our summer camp is for kids 3 years old and up. We strongly encourage you to visit the school in person to learn more.

German International School of Texas at Austin Pre-K, Kinder & 1st Grade offers a program for kids age 3 - 1st grade. They provide high quality early learning experiences in both, German and English language instruction, to prepare your children to be successful. Children who arrive at Kindergarten prepared to learn perform better throughout school and complete more years of education. Applications are now available at www.germantexans.org. GTHS also offers German Language classes and has been teaching German to all ages since 1995.

At Six Blades students can learn safety, health, empowerment, and fitness through the art of Jiu-Jitsu. Our school is led by Hall-Of-Fame and 7x World Champion Xande Ribeiro. Our training philosophy evolves around the values and morals that are part of the Six Blades code: Family, Respect, Honor, Loyalty, Attitude, and Discipline.

Armstrong Community Music School offers exciting opportunities to learn the joys of music for all ages, from early childhood to adult. ACMS is a licensed Music Together® center, offering both Music Together and Canta y Baila Conmigo. Additionally, we offer the Music for Little Mozarts group piano class for ages 4-6, and private instruction starting at age 5 for select instruments. As a nonprofit organization, it is our core mission to provide excellence in music instruction with a commitment to providing extensive community service

Heartsong Music teaches Music Together, the internationally recognized music and movement program for children from birth through age 7 and the adults who love them. Our mission is to provide the highest quality early childhood music education program for the entire family. We seek to create a community of music-makers by providing excellent teachers, materials, and classroom resources in a developmentally appropriate, engaging, and fun participatory environment that supports and nurtures music development in young children. We offer Music Together Mixed-Age classes (birth to 5), Intergenerational classes (birth to 5), Babies classes (birth to 8 months) and Big Kids classes (5 to 7 year olds). Signup for a free demo class!

Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp is a 4-day shooting intense basketball camp mirrored after all the camps Brandy Perryman attended and enjoyed the most as a kid. He has taken those camps with his combined playing experience at UT and created an upbeat, positive experience for Austin area youth. All camps include 32 hours of instruction, which is approximately the same amount of time as a month of practice in middle school or a full season of a youth league. This year they are offering 18 summer camp sessions that begin on June 3rd!

Greater Austin YMCA Day Camps are the perfect summer destination that offer children a safe, exciting and memorable day camp experience. Camps take place at 20+ locations and are geared for kids ages 4-13.

Kids have the opportunity to build self-confidence, independence and creativity, and parents have peace of mind knowing your kids are in a safe and enriching place. At YMCA day camps, kids make friends while learning the values of diversity and cooperation. Opportunities are available for swim lessons, field trips, sports, art and more! Financial assistance is available.

Lonestar Soccer Club is a 501c3 non-profit full-service youth soccer organization for ages 4 to 19. While offering several programs for all soccer levels, the club prides themselves on also providing an opportunity for kids to enjoy an active lifestyle while developing soccer techniques, a competitive, winning mindset and teaching key life lessons. Learn more by calling 512-336-KICK (5425).

At Rock-About Climbing Adventures our Climbing Camps are day camps include five great days of climbing at great Texas locations. They include two days at the Austin Greenbelt, two days at Reimer’s Ranch, and one day at the great Enchanted Rock. The Enchanted Rock trip also includes going through the really neat cave and climbing. Ages 9 and up. No experience needed, but experienced climbers are encouraged to join also as we can challenge any level of climber. We also offer school holiday camps and beginning climber classes!

In addition, Rock-About Climbing Adventures offers programs for Boy & Girl Scout Troops including merit badge programs. Learn more about these programs here: https://rock-about.com/climbing-courses/boy-girl-scout-troops/

Sportball offers year round programs that encourage kids to stay active with noncompetitive sports instruction for children 16 months to 12 years old. Kids are introduced to 8 popular sports: soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, golf & football. School break camps, summer camps and birthday parties also available.

From Summer Camps to Afterschool Classes, students engage their brains with hands-on activities and learn new skills daily. Exciting and Fun programs like Movie Making, Engineering and coding Robots, Acting, Visual Art and Board Game Creation promote skill development from analytical thinking, public speaking, creative expression, teamwork and conflict management. It's so fun they don't know they are learning!

Austin area parents and kids have an IDEA Lab Kids S.T.E.A.M Campus to help build critical-thinking skills and Build Better Brains. Your local IDEA Lab S.T.E.A.M. Campus provides FUN and engaging Birthday Party Experiences, Innovative Camps, Preschool S.T.E.A.M Enrichment Classes, Afterschool Programs and more. Online options also available. Reach out to Adam Gockley at austin@idealabkids.com to find out more or visit the website at austin.idealabkids.com. NEW Northwest Austin location opening in March!

Mad Science camps, after school programs, parties, and events are designed for exciting, fun, hands-on STEM activities. Your child will become a junior scientist with the opportunity to experience a variety of science adventures. Our instructors are people who are specially trained in our programming, have experience working with children, and have had criminal background checks. Our programs provide all of the supplies your child will need. Check our website or call for details!

Nili's Art Studio is offering 28 Art & STEAM Summer Camps featuring themes such as sculpture, ceramics, wood burning, spray painting, sewing-stitching-embroidery, cake decoration, mixed media, robotics, charcoal, fashion design, sketching, canvas, watercolor and more. These camps are designed to inspire, engage, and enhance artistic skills, fostering creativity and imagination among like-minded peers. We have specially designed 3 spacious classrooms equipped to host a variety of half-day and full-day camps, with extended care options for 3 distinct age groups. Join us at our tinker place for creative minds this summer, where we nurture artists, creative thinkers and future entrepreneurs.

In addition to our summer camps, we offer yearlong unique classes that explore traditional and a range of lesser-known art forms for, both, kids and adults, catering to both beginners and advanced practitioners. Our studio serves as a vibrant venue for paint parties, corporate events and fundraisers, each event crafted to unite the community through art, while supporting local causes and fostering individual creative growth.

Others "do" lessons, we TEACH Swimming! Two locations: Bee Cave and Cedar Park. Beautiful INDOOR, heated, crystal clear pools. Convenient class times to choose from. Friendly, Professional Teachers who get RESULTS! Once and Twice a Week options available, more if you'd like! Home of the SIX TIME Defending Texas Age Group Swimming Champions! For the more advanced swimmer, we have the best rec team and competitive team options ANYWHERE coached by our Professional USA Swimming Coaches! Start Today!

Afterschool & Weekend Classes in Acting, Vocals, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Musical Theatre & Audition Technique. Also offering school break camps with early drop off and late pick up options. Actors will experience a variety of enrichment classes led by performing arts professionals in addition to rehearsing exciting, age-appropriate shows. All sessions culminate in a public performance. Adaptive classes and camps also available.

At SOPA AUSTIN, we offer performing arts camps for students ages 3-19. Our camps welcome those of all experience levels and ALL ABILITIES! Half day musical theater camps for littles ages 3-7, full day camps for ages 7-14 and amazing teen camps! Be sure to check out details on our website about Total Teen Takeover! Our camps and classes offer an array of skills, such as, art, costuming, technical theater, dancing, acting, singing, film and much more! Campers have the opportunity to learn and use the skills it takes to do all aspects of putting on a show. Whether on or off the stage, we believe everyone has a place to shine in the arts. Our purpose is to help you find your sparkle ~ we love to see you shine!

Austin’s favorite and longest-running theater camp for kids is ready to see you take the stage this summer. Join themes from Matilda to The Addams Family (a play!), Encanto to Spider-Verse, Sing 2, Descendants 3, Star Wars, and more... they've got it all. Show Choir camps will perform everyone's favorite pop star's songs in the Swiftly Taylor camp and you can make your own scenes in the Acting for TV and Film camp.

With camps in 18 locations they are just around the corner from home or work!

Looking for a more intensive theatre experience? Newsies JR will be the summer musical production in July/August! This is a 4 week long musical camp running July 10-August 4, with performances August 4-6.

Kids Are Our Specialty! Check out our new location where we offer kids haircuts with special kiddie chairs with video to make haircuts special and fun. Schedule an appointment online by visiting www.kaos-kids.com or call or text us at 512-331-1500. Now offering mobile haircuts - let us come to you! Locally owned and serving families for over 20 years!

Almouie Pediatrics is a full service pediatric practice. We offer care to newborns, children and teens which includes all immunizations, school physicals, acne treatments, ADHD, skin disorders, weight management, ear piercing and the latest innovations in the diagnosing, testing and treatment of allergy and asthma disorders.