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Young Scientists

In this program, students will get the chance to think and act like scientists while completing their own self-directed investigation.

DATES & TIMES

  • Young Scientists programs are offered September through March, and are scheduled on a custom basis in consultation with our Logistics Coordinator, who will work with you to schedule a series of dates for programs delivered at Denver Zoo and at your school.
  • For more information and to register for a Young Scientists program, please contact Kristen Manning at kmanning@denverzoo.org.

COST PER STUDENT

$45 per student.

Contact Kristen to Register

ACCESS TO AWE SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships available, apply during registration. More information on Access to Awe Scholarships can be found here.

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Program Information

6th-12th grades

Exhibit Engineers

Young Scientists: Exhibit Engineers is a multi-contact standards-based program that introduces students to exhibit design through inquiry-based learning. This adaptation focused program guides students to develop ideal immersion animal enclosures, using many of the methods that engineers and field biologists use with a hands-on, real-life application. By directly observing and understanding animal behavior and adaptation, students put their classroom skills to use in meaningful ways while learning the engineering design process.

This program includes three in-school lessons led by Denver Zoo staff covering exhibit design and animal adaptations as well as a guided field trip at Denver Zoo.

CHAPERONE POLICY AND COST

Compliance with the chaperone policy is required to remain eligible for the discounted school group rates.

  • Every school group visiting Denver Zoo must have at least one adult per ten students, regardless of the students' ages. Schools who do not bring at least one adult per ten students will be charged the full price of admission.
  • Please be advised that there is a maximum ratio of one teacher/chaperone for every five students that may attend any scheduled programs.
  • Special needs providers are admitted free. Teachers and school staff/chaperones are admitted at no charge.
  • We only accept ONE payment for the entire group.
  • All chaperones must enter the zoo at the same time as the group. Late arrivals will be required to pay the full price of admission or use their zoo memberships.

Additional Information

Reschedule and Cancellation Policy

Any education program(s) that need to be changed after being scheduled are subject to the following fees:

Reschedule Fee:

  • Less than 14 business days from your scheduled program date: $25.00 transfer fee AND 50% of total program cost.
  • More than 14 business days from your schedule program date: $25.00 transfer fee.

Cancellation Fee:

  • Less than 14 business days from your scheduled program date: 50% of total program cost.
  • More than 14 business days from your scheduled program date: No fee.

Please contact registration@denverzoo.org to cancel or reschedule a program at least two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. We cannot guarantee rescheduling will be possible.

* Please note: Access to Awe Scholarship Funds cannot be applied to cancellation fees or transfer fees.