{"id":94,"date":"2023-05-18T14:23:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T20:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10029\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2024-11-13T14:46:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:46:32","slug":"zoo-troop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/education\/zoo-troop\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoo Troop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Join the Troop<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]These once-a-week for 4 weeks classes for toddlers through 8th graders develop curiosity, create empathy, encourage healthy social skills, and grow self esteem. 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