OUTREACH AND AT THE ZOO ASSEMBLIES
Exciting & Dynamic experiences that take large groups on an educational safari showcasing amazing live animals!
Where: At the Zoo
Who: Groups up to 250 participants
When: M-F, September-May
Times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon
Cost: $6 per student; minimum of 50 students required
Where: At Your Facility
Who: Groups up to 250 participants
When: Dates and start times vary, offered year
round
Cost: $350 per first assembly, $150 for each additional consecutive assembly.
Things To Know:
- Bilingual assemblies may be available upon request.
- Please register at least two weeks in advance (requested dates are guaranteed upon confirmation by Denver Zoo).
- Outreach Only - Assembly room policies
- Outreach Only - Travel fees apply outside of SCFD.
- Outreach Only - Layover fees apply to breaks exceeding 60 minutes between programs.
- Scholarships are available through Denver Zoo's Red Apple Fund.
- For more information call 720-337-1488; or email outreach@denverzoo.org for questions about bringing the zoo to you, and registration@denverzoo.org for programs at the zoo.
- 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.
Animal Expeditions (Grades K-6)
Science K-2: 3.1, 3.5,
Science 3-5: 3.1, 3.4
Geography 1.2, 2.2
- Come face to face with exciting live animals with amazing adaptations.
- Travel to different geographical biomes around the world to visit grasslands, rainforests, deserts, wetlands and temperate forests.
Animals “Whooo” Are Up All Night (K-6th)- only available At your location
2010 Standards: Life Science 1.2, 2.2, 4.2, 5.1
- Meet animals that sleep during the day and are awake at night.
- Learn about animals’ unique adaptations to help them survive in the dark.
- Hear folklore stories about the role of these animals in different cultures throughout the world.
Wild Wonders (All Ages)
Science K-2: 3.1, 3.5
Science 3-5: 3.1, 3.4, 3.8
Science 6-8: 3.13
Science 9-12: 3.16
- Highlight the secrets of animal survival and illustrate how amazing animal adaptations can be.
- Compare ecosystem “specialists” who are ideally suited to a specific environment and animal “generalists” who can thrive just about anywhere!
- Discover different animal habitats, survival strategies, conservation information and other fun facts.
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