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OUTREACH AND AT THE ZOO MINICLASSES
Presentations that provide zoo resources and expertise in unique ways.

Where:   At the Zoo
Who:     Up to 30 participants
When:   Dates and start times vary,
             offered year round
Length: 30 minutes
Cost:     $3.75/student; Smaller groups will be charged for a minimum of 15 students

Where:  At Your Facility
Who:     Up to 30 participants
When:   Dates and start times vary,
             offered year round
Cost:     For program dates from 1/1/2008
             to 5/31/2008 $50.
             For program dates beginning 6/1/2008 $75.



Things To Know:

  • Zoo scholarships are available through Denver Zoo's Red Apple Fund.
  • Please book at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • A cancellation fee of 50% of program costs applies with less than 2 weeks notice.
  • Outreach only-Layover fees may apply to multiple programs.
  • Outreach only-Travel fees apply outside of SCFD.
  • For more information call 303-376-4880 or email outreach@denverzoo.org for questions about bringing the zoo to you,  and for programs at  the zoo email registration@denverzoo.org
  • Cancellation of Programs at the Zoo:
    Classes and programs canceled or rescheduled with less than 2 weeks notice prior to the scheduled program will be charged 50% of the total cost. Red Apple Scholarship awards will not apply to cancellation fees.



Animal Tales  
Grades ECE (age 3 & up)-K
Standards: Science K-2: 1.1, 3.1; Reading and Writing 4

  • Listen to fun and engaging stories about our animal friends.
  • Visit with and touch two live animals from these stories.

Animals in Art  (all ages)
Science K-2:  3.1
Science 3-5:  3.1
Visual Arts 2, 3

  • The Zoo will bring two live animals to use as models for visual art projects.
  • Learn fun facts about animals as Zoo instructors link science and art concepts.
  • Teachers must provide art instruction and art supplies.

Creature Feature: Invertebrates  (Grades ECE (age 3 & up)-12)
Science K-2:  1.1, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5

Science 3-5:  3.1, 3.5, 3.8

  • Meet three live invertebrate animals up close!
  • Zoo representatives will share information about the animal's classification, habitat and special adaptations.

Creature Feature: Mammals (Grades ECE (age 3 & up)-12)
Science K-2:  1.1, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5

Science 3-5:  3.1, 3.5, 3.8

  • Meet two live mammals up close!
  • Zoo representatives will share information about the animal's classification, habitat and special adaptations.

Creature Feature: Reptiles (Grades ECE (age 3 & up)-12)
Science K-2:  1.1, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5

Science 3-5:  3.1, 3.5, 3.8

  • Meet two live reptiles up close!
  • Zoo representatives will share information about the animal's classification, habitat and special adaptations.
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