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Learning opportunities go beyond grade school at the Air Zoo!  Here, we value education, inspiration, imagination and innovation for all ages.  Join us for one of our adult learning programs. We are proud participants of the WMU OLLI program (schedule to come soon), offer indepth tours where you can learn about particular advancements in aerospace technology, engineering, space exploration and more! We are excited to announce a new addition to our education roster! In September of 2021 our Discovery Series, designed to offer our mature learners an inspirational, educational and immersive experiences. Learn more below!

The series will kick off this year with Kalamazoo native, Norman Haynes, Director of Mars Exploration, Jet Propulsion Lab (Retired). Norm is a leading figure in the remarkable history of NASA’s planetary exploration. Join us for a first-person account of Norman’s key role in our spacecraft making exciting new discoveries on Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, and beyond. Learn More!

Look for more exciting programs in the spring of 2022 - we will focus on aviation, space, innovation, diversity and more in our Spring and Fall Discovery Series! More to come soon!

Schedule a tour with an Air Zoo Docent today! Tours are included with admission and custom to your interest!  Contact us now!

 

The Air Zoo is proud to be included in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University, also know as OLLI. This program was designed by WMU emeriti, faculty, and staff to meet the needs and provide educational opportunities for mature adults. The purpose of the Institute is to: Provide intellectual and cultural stimulation, personal growth, and social engagement for adults in an informal, lively, learning atmosphere. Enrich and extend the quality of life for participants. Create an academy of learners who can share what they have learned and experienced during their lives. Experience what so many have learned at over 400 lifelong learning programs at colleges and universities around the world. See what's scheduled!

 

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    Great place! Very interesting educational and informational! Great place to take the whole family as there is something for young children up to adults!

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    We took our grown daughters and young grandsons to the Air Zoo. It was very entertaining for all of us. There is so much to see and do. Rides for the whole family!

    Rick C
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