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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