Busch Gardens Tampa's Education Department is proud to offer a special 3-week series designed for you to spend quality time with the child in your life: Busch Babies. Whether you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver, come to Busch Gardens each week and learn together.

Every series has a theme, which all three weekly classes in each series are built upon. The program combines crafts, storytime, and of course up-close and personal visits from special animal friends. Guaranteed great fun for everyone!

Here are the details for the August and September programs:

August 2011

Eyes, Ears, & Snouts

Dates offered:

Thursdays - August 18, 25, & Setember 1
Saturdays - August 20, 27, & September 3)

Description: Explore sight, hearing, and smell! Learn how your senses compare to those of some of our special animal friends

September 2011

Animal Opposites

Dates offered:

Thursdays - September 15, 22, & 29
Saturdays - September 17, 24, & October 1

Description: Animals can be fast or slow, awake during the day or night, and feel prickly or smooth.

Not matter the extreme, each is special in its own way!

Each weekly class runs 45 minutes. Busch Babies is recommended for children 2-5 years old. Each series is only $50 per adult/child combination for the 3-program series.

Passport Members receive 10% off. Each additional adult or child per 3 program series is $30.

Just choose which day, Thursday or Saturday, works best for your schedule (all programs start at 10:30 a.m.) and then call 877 248 2267