EL DENVER ZOO LOS ESPERA PARA JUGAR 

Los invitamos a jugar, aprender y conectarse con la naturaleza en el Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail. En este lugar, los niños tienen la libertad de salirse del sendero, trepar por los arbustos, buscar insectos, cavar en la tierra y sumergirse plenamente en la naturaleza. Los educadores del zoológico acompañan el juego de los niños a medida que descubren y los alientan a observar, maravillarse y probar.

Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail es un espacio posible gracias a la generosidad de la Zofnass Barclay Family Foundation.

Abierto martes y selectos sábados por la mañana. Los días y horas varían según la temporada y dependen del clima.

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20 IDEAS DE JUEGOS NATURALES 

Se ha demostrado que los juegos naturales tienen enormes beneficios para el cuerpo y la mente, no solo para los niños, sino también para los padres.  Los invitamos a probar y salir al aire libre con estas 20 actividades fáciles con juegos naturales. 

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Denver Zoo Nature Play programs are designed to:

Nurture a child’s interest in and passion for nature
Reduce barriers to nature play
Encourage exploration of nature through opportunities for unstructured play and guided discovery
Inspire teachers and caregivers to be active partners in children’s exploration of nature

What is Nature Play?

Nature Play is simple, and it’s something most children do without even thinking about it. Playing in nature, and playing with items from the natural world. Climbing a tree is nature play, and so is building a fort. Digging for worms is nature play, and so is rolling down a grassy hill.

Nature play is good for children. Research suggests that time spent in nature reduces stress for children, builds brainpower, encourages social skills and the development of empathy. Nature play is good for nature too! When we encourage children to play in nature, to explore it and enjoy it, we are encouraging the next generation of conservation stewards.

Importance of Nature Play

Nurturing Scientists

Through Nature Play

Nurturing Scientists Through Nature Play is a preschool partnership program that engages students, teachers and families in nature exploration and nature play – at their schools, at the Zoo, and in their communities.

Nurturing Scientists supports the development of age-appropriate science skills in preschool students through nature play and exploration. Caregiver and teacher workshops empower parents and teachers to be active partners in their children’s learning.

In recognition of the program’s success, the Association of Zoos & Aquariums awarded the program its Significant Achievement Award in Education in 2018, and in 2019 Nurturing Scientists received a multi-year grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in order to deepen and expand the program’s emphasis on engaging with local families in nature.

Nature Play Trail Programs [dz_slideshow]