Classroom Programs for Grades 1-3

A Zoo Book will be provided to all students in programs for grades 1-3. While the books can be used anywhere, they are designed to engage students while they are still observing animals at the Zoo. For a preview, download the Zoo Book in pdf format (1MB).

Habitats (For students in grades 1-2)

This 1-hour habitat study provides students with the opportunity to investigate the components of a habitat and explore how students can make a difference for the future for wildlife. Pre-and post-trip activities are available in the teacher packet (PDF download).

Fur, Feathers and Scales (For students in grades 2-3)

Study the differences among mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish, and explore in 1 hour how students can make a difference for the future for wildlife. Pre-and post-trip activities are available in the teacher packet (PDF download).

Program times

• Programs will be offered on Monday-Thursday at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  
• Cost: FREE!

Self-guided Explorations for Grades 4-6

To allow for optimum student lead exploration, these activities are not lead by Zoo staff. Zoo staff will be in the space to distribute the materials and collect at the end when your group has finished. Therefore registration is required. Pre- and post-trip activities are available in the teacher packet.

New and improved!
Vet bags (with grade appropriate enhancements) at the Sarah Allison Center for Zoological Medicine

Students have hands-on access to veterinary bags stocked with tools of the trade while participating in this role-playing activity. "Zookeepers," "Veterinarians," "Veterinarian Technicians" and others will work collaboratively to determine the health problem and course of action treatment for their "patient". Pre- and post-trip activities round out the student's exploration of zoo careers and the complexities of zoo management, are included.

Exploration times for 4th – 6th grade groups:

• Registration is required
• Morning and afternoon session times available Tuesdays - Thursdays only.
• Times will be assigned by the Zoo registration staff based on the number of students attending the session.
• This particular opportunity was designed for 4th - 6th grade students. If your class does not fit into this category, please see section "Self guided Explorations for All Ages."
• Cost: Free!

Program development and implementation for this program was provided by the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust; the William J. and Dorothy K. O'Neill Foundation, Inc. and; the Rockwell Foundation.

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