DATES AND TIMES

By request January 2023 – December 2023.

COST

$12 per participant

Participants include anyone receiving the discounted program rate-including scouts, chaperones and associated family members. Programs can accommodate 15-30 participants.

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ANIMAL ACADEMY

Every year at Denver Zoo Animal Academy, we usher in the brightest and the boldest to complete our rigorous training program and become Denver Zoo animal experts!

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Scout Leaders: during your next visit to Denver Zoo, your troop can become our newest group of Animal Academy recruits! Enroll your explorers in this immersive educational experience, during which they will earn their “spots and stripes” badge by completing special challenges throughout the Zoo.

Animal Academy programs explore important scientific concepts such as adaptations, ecosystems and life cycles-bringing each topic to life with Animal Ambassadors and hands-on investigation. Your scientists-in-training will receive a special mission and explore the Zoo alongside their Academy instructor, applying critical thinking and science skills while working toward their badge.

Three Animal Academy program options are available. Each program is 75 minutes, and can accommodate 15-30 participants. All participants will receive a spots and stripes badge at the conclusion of their program-collect all three!

• Animal Academy: Adaptations sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado
• Animal Academy: Ecosystems
• Animal Academy: Life Cycles

CHAPERONE POLICY AND COST

Compliance with the chaperone policy is required to remain eligible for the discounted group rate.

• Every troop visiting Denver Zoo must have at least one adult per 10 scouts, regardless of age.

• Chaperones are charged at the discounted program rate of $12.00 each, and must be present during the entire program.

• We only accept ONE payment for the entire group. Payment is requested at time of registration.  For payment alternatives, contact Denver Zoo at dzeducation@denverzoo.org.

• All chaperones must enter the zoo at the same time as the group. Late arrivals will be required to pay the full price and will not be able to participate in the program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Animal Academy: Adaptations sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado

• Daisy: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey, 3 Cheers for Animals Journey; Sessions Tail Tales & All Creatures Great & Special
• Brownie: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey
• Junior: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey, Detective Badge: steps 1 & 5
• Tiger: Tigers in the Wild Adventure: Req. 4 & 7
• Wolf: Call of the Wild Adventure: Req. 3
• Bear: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Adventure: Req. 1, 3, 4
• Webelos: Adventures in Science: Req. 2

 

Animal Academy: Ecosystems

• Brownie: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey
• Junior: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey, Animal Habitats Badge: steps 1 & 2, Detective Badge: steps 1 & 5
• Tiger: Backyard Jungle Adventure: Req. 1, Tigers in the Wild Adventure: Req. 4 & 7
• Bear: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Adventure: Req. 1, 3, 4
• Webelos: Adventures in Science: Req. 2, Into the Wild: Req. 5, 6 & 9a

 

Animal Academy: Life Cycles

• Brownie: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey, Pets Badge: steps 1-3
• Junior: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey, Detective Badge: steps 1 & 5
• Bear: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Adventure: Req. 1, 3, 4, Critter Care Adventure: Req. 2
• Webelos: Adventures in Science: Req. 2

 

Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy Expand

Any education program(s) that need to be changed after being scheduled are subject to the fees below. Access to Awe Scholarship Funds cannot be applied to cancellation fees or transfer fees.

Rescheduling Fees Expand

• Less than 14 business days from your scheduled program date: $25.00 transfer fee AND 50% of total program cost.
• More than 14 business days from your schedule program date: $25.00 transfer fee.

Cancellation Fees Expand

• Less than 14 business days from your scheduled program date: 50% of total program cost.
• More than 14 business days from your scheduled program date: No fee.

Please contact dzeducation@denverzoo.org to cancel or reschedule a program at least two weeks prior to your scheduled visit. We cannot guarantee that rescheduling will be possible.

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