The Saint Louis Zoo presents classes using state-of-the-art videoconferencing equipment. Connect with us to take virtual tours of various areas of the Zoo and learn about animal adaptations, habitats and conservation programs. All programs are interactive and utilize live animals, video footage from the award-winning KMOV Channel 4 At the Zoo show and other means to create a memorable learning experience. Programs for Elementary and Middle SchoolThese 45-minute programs are available for three age levels: K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, and 6th-8th grade. Penguin & Puffin Coast Meet our adorable penguins and puffins and learn about the cold areas in the northern and southern hemispheres of the globe. Participate in activities to learn about how these animals survive in their cold climates.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (1st)a, 1D (Kg)a, (1st) b,d, (5th)a, 1E (5th)c,d, IV-1A(Kg)a, (4th)a,b, (6th)a, 1B (6th)a,b, 1D(6th)a, 2A (3rd)a,b, (4th)a,b,c, 3C (4th)a-d, (6th)a,b, VII-1A (Kg-3rd)a,b, (4th-8th)a,b,c, 1C(Kg-2nd) a,b, 1D(Kg-2nd)a, (3rd-8th)a,b, Travel along the River's Edge exhibit to visit our versions of South America, Africa and Asia to meet anteaters, cheetahs and elephants. Learn about where these animals make their homes and how they find food.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: : III-1A (1st)a, 1D (Kg)a, (1st) b,d, (5th)a, 1E (5th)c,d, IV-1A(Kg)a, (4th)a,b, (6th)a, 1B (6th)a,b, 1D(6th)a, 2A (3rd)a,b, (4th)a,b,c, 3C (4th)a-d, (6th)a,b, VII-1A (Kg-3rd)a,b, (4th-8th)a,b,c, 1C(Kg-2nd) a,b, 1D(Kg-2nd)a, (3rd-8th)a,b, Primates depend on the forests of the world. Meet our chimps, orangutans and lemurs. Discover unique primate adaptations and what you can do help the world's monkeys and apes.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (1st)a, 1D (Kg)a, (1st) b,d, (5th)a, 1E (5th)c,d, IV-1A(Kg)a, (4th)a,b, (6th)a, 1B (6th)a,b, 1D(6th)a, 2A (3rd)a,b, (4th)a,b,c, 3C (4th)a-d, (6th)a,b, VII-1A (Kg-3rd)a,b, (4th-8th)a,b,c, 1C(Kg-2nd) a,b, 1D(Kg-2nd)a, (3rd-8th)a,b,
Zoo Clues (New!)
(K - 5th grade) Solve puzzles to learn more about big cats, birds, and other animals in this interactive class. Learn about the clues our veterinarians use to keep our animals healthy.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (1st) a, 1D (kg) a, (1st) b, d, (5th) a, 1E (5th) c, d, IV-1A (Kg) a, (4th) a, b, 2A (4th) b, c, 3C (4th) b, c, d. VII-1A (Kg-3rd) a, b, (4th-8th) a, b, c, 1C (Kg-2nd) a, b, 1D (Kg-2nd) a, (3rd-8th) a, b
Programs for Middle and High SchoolZoo ConservationLearn about the work of the Zoo's WildCare Institute, an international program to save wild things and wild places. Our innovative conservation programs focus on helping people, animals and places so that all can survive well into the future.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (6th)a, (8th)a, IV-1A(6th)a, (9th-11th)a,b,c 1B(6th)a,b, 1C (9th-11th)a 1D(6th)a, (9th-11th)b, 3B(9th-11th)a,b, 3C (6th)a,b, (9th-11th)a,b,d VII-1A (6th-8th)a,b,c, (9th-11th)a,c,d,e, 1D(6th-11th)a,b
National Science Education Standards
Our programs have also been aligned to the following National Science Education Standards, depending on the grade level: NS.K - 12.1 Science as Inquiry
NS.K - 12.3 Life Science
NS.5 - 12.6 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives Videoconference Fee: $125 per program plus connection costs, if applicable.
To schedule a program or learn more about these classes, please contact the Outreach Coordinator at 314-646-4754 or berman@stlzoo.org. Edward Jones is a proud supporter of the Saint Louis Zoo's Education Department and its conservation education programs.
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