Zoo Science Program - Teacher Resource
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Yellow Bus Fund
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Field trip transportation funding
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Covers the cost of your bus transportation
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Yellow Bus Funds are available to schools within one hour of the zoo and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. This is a tremendous opportunity for a cost-effective field trip experience for your students. Please inquire about funding eligibility - some restrictions apply.
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Zoo ABC's Program
Animal
Biodiversity
Conservation
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3rd grade classrooms
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FREE for students and teacher
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30 minutes
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Zoo ABC's (Animals, Biodiversity, Conservation) is a program fashioned after similar, successful programs at other zoos and it is designed to enhance your 3rd grade science curriculum. |
Zoo Science Experience for Area 3rd Grade Classrooms!
Announcing a new pilot program called Zoo Science Experience which includes free zoo admission for the students and teacher; a 30-minute educational program entitled, Zoo ABC's (Animals, Biodiversity & Conservation) and a memento water bottle for each student to take home. This program, made possible with funding from the State Legislature's Legacy Amendment Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, will provide a Zoo Science Experience for 100 area 3rd Grade classrooms!
The zoo's Education Department has been working to incorporate the 2009 Minnesota Academic Standards in Science into all education (in-house and outreach) programs. Specifically, Zoo Science Experience meets all four strands of the third grade curriculum standards in the 2009 Minnesota Academic Standards in Science:
1. The Nature of Science and Engineering
2. Physical Science
3. Earth and Space Science
4. Life Science
Funding for the Zoo Science Experience makes this is program available at no cost for 100 area 3rd grade classrooms. Program reservations must be made in advance. You MUST schedule your Zoo ABC's program when you make your group reservation.
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Zoo Mobiles -Outreach programs
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Nursing Homes, Day Care Centers, Libraries, etc. |
Fee based on distance from zoo |
About 45 minutes
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Meet some of our outreach animals: from chinchillas and hedgehogs, to desert tortoises and snakes, to bugs and birds. Learn about the visiting animal(s), how the zoo cares for the animal(s), enjoy a hands-on opportunity and a conservation message. |
Zoo Mobiles - Classroom Programs
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Individual classrooms of various grade levels |
Fee based on distance from zoo |
About 45 minutes
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Meet some of our outreach animals: from chinchillas and hedgehogs, to desert tortoises and snakes, to bugs and birds. Learn about the visiting animal(s) and how the zoo cares for the animal(s). Additional topics can be presented including: Creature Categories; Reptiles; Birds; Mammals; Zoo Careers. We can prepare a presentation to meet your needs and enhance what you are studying in class. |
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Zoo Tour
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Groups – up to 30 people |
$30 per group (Does not include admission) |
About 1.5 hours |
An experienced guide can tour your group around the zoo. Groups will enjoy learning stories and ‘behind the scene' information about our animals. See artifacts from our tour bag, hear facts and trivia about our different animals and meet some of our outreach animals. |
| Animal Encounter |
Groups visiting the zoo |
$20 (Does not include admission) |
About 30 minutes |
If you want a quick introduction to the zoo, this is for you! We can design something to match your needs. Meet some of our outreach animals and enjoy a hands-on experience. |
| Animal Encounter - pavilion groups |
Groups that rent the pavilion |
$20 (Does not include admission) |
About 30 minutes |
Meet some of our outreach animals. Learn about a variety of animals from chinchillas and hedgehogs, to desert tortoises and snakes, to bugs and birds.
Program includes facts about each animal, how the zoo cares for each animal, hands-on opportunity and a conservation message. |
| Zookeeper For A Day |
Groups of 6 – 12 people, age 12 and older who are interested in a zoo career |
$12 per person (Includes admission) |
About 2 hours |
Learn and do everything a zookeeper would do. Work with the barn animals, make diets, tour behind the scenes, learn how to look at x-rays and more! |
| Scout Workshops |
Boy/Girl Scout Groups |
$20/troop, (Does not include admission) |
1 ½ hours |
Earn your badge through a guided, fun-filled adventure at the zoo. Programs have been specialized for badge requirements. Click here to see more details on the individual programs. |
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| Enrichment Extravaganza |
Animal lovers of all ages are invited to come to the zoo and help make enrichment toys for our animals.
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FREE with paid admission
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What is enrichment? Enrichment is something that stimulates the minds and bodies of captive animals. It can be toys, treats, puzzles, or scents.
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| Zoo Snooze |
Groups that want to spend the night at the zoo (Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, and church groups). Minimum of 15 participants (required ratio - 1 adult chaperone for 8 children). |
$35 per participant (includes admission). No charge for required chaperones. Additional adults are $15 per person. Participant fee includes a "Zoo Snooze" T-shirt, pizza party, snacks and a continental breakfast. |
Beginning Time - 7:30 p.m. Ending Time - 8:00 a.m. |
Spend the night at the zoo! Groups choose a favorite theme for the night: Big Cats, Arctic Animals, Bears or Nocturnal Animals. Participants will enjoy games, activities, live animal encounters, a night hike, a pizza party and will decorate their own "Zoo Snooze" T-shirt! |
| Internship |
College students interested in pursuing an animal career |
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One semester (spring/summer or fall/winter) |
Students gain necessary experience working with animals and experiencing an in-depth enrichment and observation project. Intern positions are unpaid. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to the Lake Superior Zoological Society's Education Department, 7210 Fremont Street, Duluth, MN 55807. |
| Animal Kits |
For individual classrooms nd various grade levels. |
Rent a complete teaching kit for $10/week with a $50 deposit which is refundable. |
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Kit includes lesson plans, activities, supplies, artifacts, videos and more. |
