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Zoo to You: Program Information
Navigate the sidebar to the left to browse our Zoo to You programs*, which provide WILD in-school learning experiences facilitated by Zoo Educators.
*Zoo to You programs may be available for schools outside the SCFD seven-county Denver metro area on a limited basis.
Please contact us at dzeducation@denverzoo.org to confirm availability and additional travel fees.
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Good Neighbors to Wildlife: Make it Bloom
“The students enjoyed all of it. They loved meeting the animal and playing the native plant game. They especially loved the conservation activity and getting their hands dirty.” —Teacher
Good Neighbors to Wildlife programs help students discover what local species need to survive, learn techniques to help, and make a plan to positively impact wildlife in their community.
Make it Bloom (Native Plants + Animals)
In Good Neighbors to Wildlife: Make it Bloom, students become habitat experts as they learn what local animals need to survive and how to lend a helping hand. They’ll dig into the important connection between native plants and native animals, then take action with a fun, hands-on project that will help restore a Denver area prairie grassland. Helping wildlife has never been so exciting—or so close to home!
Continue the learning beyond your classroom!
Good Neighbors to Wildlife is also available at the Zoo! Book our Make It Safe on select days in October, November, and March through May for students in grades 5-12. See program information on our Learn At The Zoo page.
DATES + TIMES
Available select dates December-February. Click blue button below to view available dates and register!COST
FREE! All Good Neighbors to Wildlife: Make it Bloom programs in the 2025-2026 school year are free to schools in the SCFD seven-county Denver metro area, made possible through generous donations to our Access to Awe Scholarship Fund. Schools outside this area may participate on a limited basis and may contact us at dzeducation@denverzoo.org to confirm availability and additional travel fees.REGISTRATION
Click the button below to view available dates and register! When prompted to login, please create a DZCA account using your school email address. This should be separate from other affiliations you may have with DZCA.
Registration closes 21 days prior to the date of the program.- Programming
Your students will meet an animal, engage in an educational challenge connected to the program’s theme, and take part in a meaningful conservation activity.
This 45-minute program can accommodate a maximum of 30 students per session. A minimum of two sessions are required for at school programs, and you can book up to four sessions at your school. Sessions must occur back-to-back, with no more than a 15 minute break between, with the exception of a lunch period.
Please contact us at dzeducation@denverzoo.org for further questions.
- Reschedule + Cancelation
Space in our free programs is limited. To leave space for others in the school community, please attend the programs for which you register and let us know at least three weeks in advance of any change or cancellation. Moving to another date is contingent upon availability and may incur a nominal administrative fee.
To cancel or transfer a program, please contact guestcare@denverzoo.org.
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Nature in the Neighborhood
Bring the Neighborhood Nature Explorer to your community!
Nature in the Neighborhood programs engage young children and families in exploration, discovery, and play, inspiring curiosity and appreciation for nature in their own backyard. Dig into the world around you as you meet animal ambassadors up close, wiggle and wonder through nature play, and build early science skills through fun, kid-sized adventures!
Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of nature lovers—one neighborhood at a time!
DATES + TIMES
The Neighborhood Nature Explorer is active year-round, with limited availability in winter months. In the program’s pilot year, we are managing bookings on a case-by-case basis. Please complete our Interest Form below to submit a request.COST
Most non-profits, schools and learning centers, parks and community organizations will qualify for no-cost visitation throughout the 2026 pilot year, funded by generous contributions from the Zofnass and Barclay families.
For-profit and fee-based events and locations do not qualify for free 2026 appearances and will be contacted by DZCA regarding fees.REGISTRATION
Please fill out the Interest Form to submit a registration request.
