Educational Programs for School Groups
2009-2010
Our programs are fun, innovative and can complement your curriculum. Join us as we bring the wonders of the zoological world to you and your students, presented by the Zoological Society of Florida.
Programs at the Zoo to choose from:
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Field Investigation (scientist in training)
Or…
We come to you:
Zoo on Wheels (outreach program):
You can choose to have the Zoo hold a classroom (for up to 50 students) or an assembly program (for up to 150 students) at your school.
BankAtlantic Foundation is a proud supporter of these programs
during the 2009-2010 school year.
during the 2009-2010 school year.
AT THE ZOO
Guided Walking Tours
Schedule a walking tour to selected areas of the Zoo led by our trained experienced guides. Tours vary in length and can complement a classroom program (not required). Please make reservations at least 30 days in advance by contacting the ZSF Education Department at 305.255.5551.
PRE-K – K
The Little Wonder Tour
This walking tour is geared for our littlest zoo goers to see the wonders of the zoo, and includes a visit to our Children’s Zoo.
This walking tour is geared for our littlest zoo goers to see the wonders of the zoo, and includes a visit to our Children’s Zoo.
Length: 45-60 minutes Group size: 20 children Fee: $30
GRADES 4-12
Zoogeographic Walking Tours
Schedule a walking tour to one of the zoo’s geographic areas, Asia, Africa or Amazon and Beyond. Each tour is led by a knowledgeable guide and includes information on animal characteristics and conservation.
Schedule a walking tour to one of the zoo’s geographic areas, Asia, Africa or Amazon and Beyond. Each tour is led by a knowledgeable guide and includes information on animal characteristics and conservation.
2nd guide for 21-40 persons- additional $10
3rd guide for 41-60 persons- additional $20
Wildlife Discovery(indoor programs)
PRE-K – K
Animal Families
Parenting behaviors vary as widely as animals do; for example, ovenbirds build a clay hut to house their eggs, while penguins incubate eggs on their own feet! Moms, dads, and babies are the topic of this class, where children explore the ins and outs of animal families. SC.K.N.1.2, SC.K.N.1.5, SC.K.P.12.1, SC.K.L.14.1, SC.K.L.14.2, SC.K.L.14.3
Parenting behaviors vary as widely as animals do; for example, ovenbirds build a clay hut to house their eggs, while penguins incubate eggs on their own feet! Moms, dads, and babies are the topic of this class, where children explore the ins and outs of animal families. SC.K.N.1.2, SC.K.N.1.5, SC.K.P.12.1, SC.K.L.14.1, SC.K.L.14.2, SC.K.L.14.3
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 35 persons Fee: $30
Fur, Feathers, and Scales
Children will explore the different coverings of mammals, reptiles, and birds, as well as the purpose for their intriguing “wrappers”. Additional special traits of these animal groups will also be explored. This program includes a live animal encounter. SC.K.N.1.2, SC.K.N.1.5, SC.K.P.12.1, SC.K.L.14.1, SC.K.L.14.2, SC.K.L.14.3
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 35 persons Fee: $25
ALL GRADE LEVELS
Pachyderms and Friends
Elephants, rhinos and hippos are some of the biggest animals on earth but what do you really know about them? In this program students will discover unique characteristics about these big ones and how they coexist with their wild neighbors like the giraffe and zebra. SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F.1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1.3, SC.G.1.1.4, SC.H.1.1.1, SC.H.1.1.3
Elephants, rhinos and hippos are some of the biggest animals on earth but what do you really know about them? In this program students will discover unique characteristics about these big ones and how they coexist with their wild neighbors like the giraffe and zebra. SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F.1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1.3, SC.G.1.1.4, SC.H.1.1.1, SC.H.1.1.3
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 50 persons Fee: $25
GRADES 1-3
Reptiles are Cool!
Come discover the characteristics that make the reptiles “cool” in the animal kingdom. They slither, they crawl and they have been around for millions of years. The cool critters include snakes, turtles, lizards and alligators.
SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F.1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1.3, SC.G.1.1.4, SC.H.1.1.1, SC.H.1.1.3
Come discover the characteristics that make the reptiles “cool” in the animal kingdom. They slither, they crawl and they have been around for millions of years. The cool critters include snakes, turtles, lizards and alligators.
SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F.1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1.3, SC.G.1.1.4, SC.H.1.1.1, SC.H.1.1.3
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 50 persons Fee: $25
Critters from this Side of the World
Join us as we explore the various habitats and animals that are from this side of the world. Your students will enjoy discovering the amazing fauna of North America and will be fascinated at the animals found in Central and South America. SC.D.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.4, SC.G.1.3.2, SC.G.2.3.3, SC.G.2.3.4
Join us as we explore the various habitats and animals that are from this side of the world. Your students will enjoy discovering the amazing fauna of North America and will be fascinated at the animals found in Central and South America. SC.D.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.4, SC.G.1.3.2, SC.G.2.3.3, SC.G.2.3.4
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 50 persons Fee: $25
GRADES 3-5
Built for Survival
To survive in the wild, it helps to have a bag of tricks. Animals have developed a variety of astonishing specializations to find food, escape predators, and raise their offspring. We will look at the incredible variety of adaptations in the animal kingdom. SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
To survive in the wild, it helps to have a bag of tricks. Animals have developed a variety of astonishing specializations to find food, escape predators, and raise their offspring. We will look at the incredible variety of adaptations in the animal kingdom. SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 50 persons Fee: $25
How Do You Measure Up?
How do you weigh an elephant? Math is necessary for Zoo staff to track the weights and sizes of animals. Through hands-on activities discover how it is done, by letting us help you prepare for the FCAT! Using estimates and different units of measurements, students will have a better understanding of how the Zoo keeps track of animal lengths and weights while having a great time. MA.A.4.2.1, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B.1.2.2, MA.B.3.2.1, SC.F.1.2.3
How do you weigh an elephant? Math is necessary for Zoo staff to track the weights and sizes of animals. Through hands-on activities discover how it is done, by letting us help you prepare for the FCAT! Using estimates and different units of measurements, students will have a better understanding of how the Zoo keeps track of animal lengths and weights while having a great time. MA.A.4.2.1, MA.B.1.2.1, MA.B.1.2.2, MA.B.3.2.1, SC.F.1.2.3
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 50 persons Fee: $25
Critters from this Side of the World
Join us as we explore the various habitats and animals that are from this side of the world. Your students will enjoy discovering the amazing fauna of North America and will be fascinated at the animals found in Central and South America. SC.D.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.4, SC.G.1.3.2, SC.G.2.3.3, SC.G.2.3.4
Join us as we explore the various habitats and animals that are from this side of the world. Your students will enjoy discovering the amazing fauna of North America and will be fascinated at the animals found in Central and South America. SC.D.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.2, SC.F.2.3.4, SC.G.1.3.2, SC.G.2.3.3, SC.G.2.3.4
Length: 30 minutes Group size: 50 persons Fee: $25
GRADES 6-12
Nature Keepers
Why is it so important to conserve wildlife and natural resources? Are we doing enough? Students will explore a variety of measures at the Zoo and around the world, and look at how each one of us is doing our part. SSC.D.2.3.2, SC.G.2.3.3
Why is it so important to conserve wildlife and natural resources? Are we doing enough? Students will explore a variety of measures at the Zoo and around the world, and look at how each one of us is doing our part. SSC.D.2.3.2, SC.G.2.3.3
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Length: 30 minutes Group size: 50 persons Fee: $25
Outdoor Assembly
(for large groups) At Children’s Zoo Theater
ALL GRADE LEVELS
| Length: | 30-45 minutes (depending on grade level) |
| Group size: | 100 persons |
| Fee: | $75 |
Reptile Rascals
This outdoor program features some of the reptiles that make their home at the Zoo. Students will discover why reptiles are so remarkable through the use of live animals and animals’ skulls, skins and other biofacts.
SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F 1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1, SC.G.2.1, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.4, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
Survivor- Animal Style
Come see how animals are fit for life with all the right moves. Survival for them is a daily adventure. Through distinctive traits such as coloration, specialized teeth and unrivaled behavior students will discover the adaptations animals use to stay alive in their habitats. Includes live animals and animal skulls, skins and other biofacts. SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
This outdoor program features some of the reptiles that make their home at the Zoo. Students will discover why reptiles are so remarkable through the use of live animals and animals’ skulls, skins and other biofacts.
SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F 1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1, SC.G.2.1, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.4, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
Survivor- Animal Style
Come see how animals are fit for life with all the right moves. Survival for them is a daily adventure. Through distinctive traits such as coloration, specialized teeth and unrivaled behavior students will discover the adaptations animals use to stay alive in their habitats. Includes live animals and animal skulls, skins and other biofacts. SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
Field Investigation (group size up to 35 students)
GRADES 3 AND UP
| Length: | 45 -60 minutes (depending on grade level) |
| Group size: | 35 persons |
| Fee: | $50 |
Note: All activity materials and tools provided.
Keeping an Eye on Primates
Become a Zoo scientist observing primate behaviors, using similar tools utilized by field biologists. In addition, find out why this type of study is important for wildlife conservation. SC.F1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5
Animals in Motion
Meet some interesting Zoo animals and explore a variety of traits that help them to move around their habitats in search of food and to protect themselves and their families. SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
Become a Zoo scientist observing primate behaviors, using similar tools utilized by field biologists. In addition, find out why this type of study is important for wildlife conservation. SC.F1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5
Animals in Motion
Meet some interesting Zoo animals and explore a variety of traits that help them to move around their habitats in search of food and to protect themselves and their families. SC.F.1.2.2, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2
WE COME TO YOU
Let the Zoo make a field trip to your school with our outreach program!
Our 45-minute programs are designed for classroom or an assembly.
Classroom program size is limited to 50 students, assembly programs can accommodate up to 150 students. Program may vary depending on animal availability. To schedule an outreach program for your school, please call the ZSF Education Department 305.255.5551, at least 3 weeks in advance. Additional travel fee may apply.
Our 45-minute programs are designed for classroom or an assembly.
Classroom program size is limited to 50 students, assembly programs can accommodate up to 150 students. Program may vary depending on animal availability. To schedule an outreach program for your school, please call the ZSF Education Department 305.255.5551, at least 3 weeks in advance. Additional travel fee may apply.
| Fees: |
Classroom, 50 students 1st program: $150 2nd program on same day: $100 |
Assembly, up to 150 students |
ALL GRADE LEVELS
Creature Feature
This interactive program focuses on some of the most fascinating creatures found around the world. Students will discover how featured animals have amazing specializations for survival in their natural habitats. SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F.1.1.4, SC.F.1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1, SC.G.1.1.3, SC.G.1.1.4, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.4, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2.1
Creepy Crawly Critters
Creepy Crawly Critters
The focus of this program is on reptiles, how they are similar and how they are different. Join us as we take a look at a variety of amazing reptiles and why some of them have a questionable reputation. SC.F.1.1.1, SC.F 1.1.4, SC.F 1.1.5, SC.F.2.1, SC.G.1.1, SC.G.2.1, SC.F.1.2.3, SC.F.2.2.1, SC.G.1.2.2, SC.G.1.2.4, SC.G.1.2.5, SC.G.2.2.1
