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Zoomobile – Group Programs:
For: Nursing Homes, Day Care Centers, Libraries, etc.
Cost: Fee based on distance from zoo
Length: About 45 minutes to 1 hour
Program: 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.
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Zoomobile – Classroom Programs:
For: Individual
classrooms of various grade levels
Cost: Fee based on distance from zoo
Length: About 45 minutes to 1 hour
Program: 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.
Inreach
Zoo Tour
For: Groups – up to 30 people
Cost: $30 per group (Does not include admission)
Length: About 1.5 hours
Tour: 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.
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Animal Encounter
For: Groups visiting the zoo
Cost: $20 (Does not include admission)
Length: About 30 minutes
Program: 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
For: Groups that rent the pavilion
Cost: $20 (Does not include admission)
Length: About 30 minutes
Program: 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.
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Zookeeper For A Day
For: Groups of 6 – 12 people, age 12 and older who
are interested in a zoo career
Cost: $12 per person (Includes admission)
Length: About 2 hours
Program: 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!
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Scout Programs
For: Boy/Girl Scout Groups
Cost: $20/troop, (Does not include admission)
Length: 1 ½ hours
Program: Earn your badge through a guided, fun-filled
adventure at the zoo. Programs have been specialized for
badge requirements for the following badges: Brownies -Try
It! Animals; Juniors-Wildlife. Keep your eyes open for
developing Cub Scout programs.
Miscellaneous
Zoo Snooze
For: 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).
Cost: $30 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.
Length: Beginning Time - 7:30 p.m. Ending Time - 8:00
a.m.
Program: 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!
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Internship
For: College students interested in pursuing an
animal career
Cost: N/A
Length: One semester (spring/summer or fall/winter)
Experience: 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.
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Summer Camps
For: Children ages of 3 and up.
Cost: varies
Length: varies
Program: Children will explore the wide world of
animals from tropical frogs in the rain forest to polar
bears in the arctic. All classes include hands-on
activities, a craft, games and more. Pre-registration is
required.
Quarterly Classes
(see website
or newsletter for current programs):
For: Children ages 3 and up
Cost: $8 for members and $11 for non-members
Length: 2 hours
Program: Children will explore a variety of different
animal topics and participate in hands-on activities, crafts
and animal encounters. Pre-registration is required.
Students should dress for the weather.
Homeschool Classes
(see website
or newsletter for the most up to date class list):
For: The program targets two age groups: ages 7 – 9
and ages 10 and up
Cost: $8 for members and $11 for non-members
Length: 2 hours
Program: These classes offer instruction on a variety
of environmental and animal related topics. Classes are
structured to sharpen observation skills and provide
opportunities for hands-on learning. No parents or sibling
are allowed in class unless they are registered as a
participant. Pre-registration required. Students should
dress for the weather.
Animal
Kits
For: For individual classrooms nd various grade
levels.
Cost: Rent a complete teaching kit for $10/week with
a $50 deposit which is refundable.
Kit: Kit includes lesson plans, activities, supplies,
artifacts, videos and more.
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