Tours for 1st - 3rd
Adaptation Tours
RAINFOREST
Grades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
How can so many animals live in the rainforest? Visit the apes, birds or reptiles at the Zoo to discover the many adaptations these animals have to help them live high in the trees, under tree roots or above the canopy. We will also focus on the physical features that help them survive in the jungle.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1D (KG) a, (1st) b,d
SOUTH AMERICAN ANIMALS
Grades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
What kinds of animals would we see if we visited our neighboring continent to the south? Besides monkeys, we would see different kinds of birds and reptiles. We will examine the adaptations these animals have that enable them to survive in their tropical world.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1D (KG) a, (1st) b,d
Classification Tours
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
Grades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
What are the differences between a salamander and a lizard? As we visit the Herpetarium, we will discover what unique characteristics these creeping and crawling animals have that distinguish them from each other. We will also explore how these animal groups live in many places throughout the world.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1D (1st) b,d
VARIETY OF MAMMALS
Grades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
How does a sea lion differ from a lion? How are they the same? This tour emphasizes the diversity of mammals by examining their physical characteristics and lifestyles. Discover the many different forms and functions found among these furred animals.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1D (1st) b,d
Ecology Tours
AFRICAN ANIMALS
Grades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
What kinds of animals live in the rainforests, savannas and deserts of far-away Africa? Travel with us to see gorillas, African birds and many hoofed animals (giraffes, zebras and antelope). Learn about the characteristics that allow these animals to live in their specific habitats.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (1st) a, 1D (1st) d
NORTH AMERICAN ANIMALS
Grades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
What kind of animals live here in the United States and Canada? Through a visit to the Zoo's small mammals, sea lions, bears and other animals, we will explore ways that these animals are adapted to cope with their habitats.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (1st) a, 1D (1st) d