OUTREACH SENIOR PROGRAMS

Live animal encounters that provide enriching, enjoyable and educational experiences for the senior community

Who: Up to 30 participants
Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $100 per program. 

Denver Zoo Outreach offers two different Senior Safari programs.  Each Senior Safari is similar in nature, but provides different animal visitors and touchable biofacts (such as skins and bones):

Senior Safari: Backyard Wildlife
Senior Safari: Animals Around the World

• Engage participants with inquiry and conversation.
• Learn about animal classification, habitat and special adaptations, as well as relevant conservation messages.
• Meet up to five live animals and explore biofacts (such as skins and bones), emphasizing touch and interaction.
• Programs can be geared toward a variety of audiences such as residents of nursing homes, senior centers, assisted-living facilities, and independent living retirement communities

Things To Know:

• Please register at least three weeks in advance (requested dates are guaranteed upon confirmation by Denver Zoo).
• When scheduling, please indicate the ability levels of your group, or any special needs, so that we may provide the best experience possible. 
• Senior Safari room policies
• Travel fees apply outside of SCFD.
• Layover fees apply to breaks exceeding 60 minutes between programs.
• Scholarships are available through Denver Zoo's Red Apple Fund.
• For more information call 303-376-4888 or email outreach@denverzoo.org. For questions about programs at the zoo, email registration@denverzoo.org.
• Cancellation of Programs:
  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.

Where:  At Your Facility
When:   Dates and start times vary, offered year round
Cost:     $125 first hour/$75 each additional consecutive hour.

Things To Know:

• Please register at least three weeks in advance (requested dates are guaranteed upon confirmation by Denver Zoo).
• Booth with Animals room policies
• Booth without Animals room policies
• Travel fees apply outside of SCFD.
• Layover fees apply to breaks exceeding 60 minutes between programs.
• Scholarships are available through Denver Zoo's Red Apple Fund.
• For more information call 303-376-4888 or email outreach@denverzoo.org. For questions about programs at the zoo, email registration@denverzoo.org.
• Cancellation of Programs:
  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.

Booth with Animals

• 2-3 live animals
• Biofacts (such as skins and bones) and zoo promotional materials
• 6-8 hour maximum

Booth without Animals

• Biofacts (such as skins and bones) and zoo promotional materials
• No live animals
• 3 hour maximum
• These free programs are limited in times and availability. Please call for registration information.

OUTREACH ADULT PROGRAMS

Providing a wildlife education resource to adults & sharing the mission of the Denver Zoo with the community

Where: At Your Facility
Who:  Up to 60 participants
Time: 45-60 minutes
Cost: FREE within SCFD
Other: This program does NOT include live animals

Things To Know:

• Please register at least three weeks in advance (requested dates are guaranteed upon confirmation by Denver Zoo).
• Speakers Bureau room policies
• Travel fees apply outside of SCFD.
• Layover fees apply to breaks exceeding 60 minutes between programs.
• Scholarships are available through Denver Zoo's Red Apple Fund.
• For more information call 303-376-4888 or email outreach@denverzoo.org. For questions about programs at the zoo, email registration@denverzoo.org.
• Cancellation of Programs:
  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.

Denver Zoo Speakers Bureau

• Meet Zoo representatives for an enjoyable and educational presentation.
• Learn about the Denver Zoo's mission in our community.
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Conservation Connections:

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What We Do at Denver Zoo:

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What Can Denver Zoo Do For You? - A Teacher’s Guide to Denver Zoo’s Educational Programs:

Invite a representative from Denver Zoo’s Education Department to your next faculty meeting and learn about the many exciting program opportunities Denver Zoo has to offer to educators and students, in our classroom or yours!