Tours for 7th - 12th
Classification Tour
TAXONOMY
Grades 7-12
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
Why is it important that animals are organized into groups and subgroups in a scientific manner? We will investigate the factors used to classify birds into different orders and families based on their structural similarities, lineage and relatedness.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1D (9-11th) a,b
Conservation Tours
CONSERVATION
Grades 7-12
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $65 (ZMD $50)
Offered September through May
Did you know that the Saint Louis Zoo is a world leader in saving endangered species and their habitats? On this tour, you will visit selected animal areas while being introduced to the conservation efforts being accomplished through the 12 centers of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: IV-1B (9-11th) a,b, 1D (9-11th) a,b, 3B (9-11th) a,b