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IN LEARNING
2019· 2020 TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE
Ignite a
passion
for wildlife
in students of all ages!
zoo.sandiegozoo.org/school-programs
sdzsafaripark.org/education/park-education
institute.sandiegozoo.org/opportunities/student-and-teacher-programs
Welcome to Wildlife Learning
at the SAN DIEGO ZOO and SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK
• Admission is FREE to both of our sites (see page 4 for details). • With advance reservations, we offer
on select weekdays for all students Advance reservations are required. discounts on the Zoo’s narrated Bus
attending qualified schools within San • Guided tours and classes are offered Tour and the 4-D Theater. With proper
Diego County. A current calendar of for an additional fee for all groups, with adult chaperone supervision, classes
free dates is available on our website. advance reservations. may ride the Skyfari (Zoo) and Africa
Schools located outside of San Diego Tram (Safari Park) for free. Each Skyfari
County pay a discounted rate of $15 per • We can also bring wildlife into your gondola accommodates 4 people
person for students and chaperones classroom or auditorium with one of our for a one-way trip. Children age 7
throughout the year. All schools pay traveling programs. and younger must ride with an adult.
$15 per person on weekends, holidays, • Everything we do is aligned to meet Children 8 years or older may ride
in the summer, and during some Zoo the Common Core Standards in English Skyfari without an adult.
and Park promotions. In October, all Language Arts and Math, and the Next
school groups are free on weekdays Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
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HOW
TO USE
THE ZOO
AND PARK:
ACTION STEPS:
• Make a plan. Do you want us to visit your school, or can you
bring your students to us?
• Review our program options. What would work best for you, your TO MAKE YOUR ZOO
students, and your curriculum? RESERVATIONS:
• Pick the best date(s) for your wildlife adventure. Visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/school-programs/
field-trips or call 619-557-3963
• Check on your travel arrangements.
• Call us for more information, or visit our websites. For details, and TO MAKE YOUR SAFARI PARK
to download registration forms for a self-guided visit to the Zoo, RESERVATIONS:
visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/school-programs/field-trips; and for Visit sdzsafaripark.org/education/field-trip-
the Safari Park, visit sdzsafaripark.org/education/self-guided- faq or call 760-738-5057
field-trips.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FIELD TRIP SUCCESS:
• If you plan to tour on your own, use the free self-guided materials
we provide for the optimal experience. These can be downloaded
at kids.sandiegozoo.org/curriculum/self-guided-activities.
• Plan your field trip for the fall or winter months, when the crowds
are smaller.
• Bring your confirmation sheet with you, and send ONE lead
teacher to check-in when you arrive. This lead teacher should
have an accurate final count of students and chaperones on
the day of your trip.
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Discover the
San Diego Zoo
Kids website!
Other Resources
and events
You’ll find a world of kid-friendly learning
Download FREE Curriculum
resources for nurturing kids’ interest in
To enhance your field trip or classroom instruction, visit
animals, life sciences, and conservation at kids.sandiegozoo.org/curriculum to download the
kids.sandiegozoo.org. Check out our latest curriculum designed to highlight our exhibits and support
teacher resources and activity guides, including the Next Generation Science Standards.
information on guided and self-guided field
trips, wildlife sleepovers, and learning programs Kids Free Days presented by Mission Fed
October 1–31, 2019
at the Zoo and Safari Park. Another resource In honor of the Zoo’s founding, children ages 3–11 are
is our teacher curriculum guides for grades admitted to the Zoo and Safari Park free during October
when accompanied by an adult with a valid form of
K-5, which teachers can download from the entry. In-county and out-of-county school groups, grades
website free of charge. They include pictures, pre-K–12, are admitted free on weekdays, but must make
animal facts, in-classroom activities, a glossary, a reservation. Children ages 11 and younger are free on
Saturdays and Sundays when not part of an organized
a teacher key, and connections to the Next school group. In-county and out-of-county school groups
Generation Science Standards. Currently on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of October
available are: pay $15 per person. For details and to make reservations,
visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/school-programs/field-trips
• Self-guided Activities (for your visit to the for the Zoo; or sdzsafaripark.org/education/park-
Zoo or Safari Park) education for the Safari Park.
• Wild Cats
Student Questions
• Rhinoceros
Teachers: the Education Department is not able to research
• Africa Rocks (African animals) student questions over the telephone. Please submit your
written requests to:
• Australian Outback (Australian animals)
San Diego Zoo
• It Began with a Roar (San Diego Zoo history) Attn: Zoo Volunteer Services—Animal Info Request
• Adaptation Connections P.O. Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112
• Watershed Heroes Our well-trained interpretive volunteers will respond within
30 days. We always encourage students to visit our website
In other areas of the website, you will find to research animal questions: zoo.sandiegozoo.org/
animals-plants.
resources that could be used in your classroom
or to aid in homework, including more than
80 informative animal fact profiles, more than
50 stories about animals, conservation tips
and ideas, art projects, and educational animal
videos. With engaging activities, hands-on
crafts, and fun games, the information is here at
your fingertips! Visit kids.sandiegozoo.org, and
start exploring.
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Our programs align with the Next Generation
Science Standards and Common Core State Standards.
Reservations are required. To make a field trip reservation
San Diego Zoo or book a program at the Zoo, call 619-557-3963.
For more program details, visit our website at
on-grounds zoo.sandiegozoo.org/school-programs/field-trips.
programs
Self-guided Visits heroes for wildlife in their communities. This Critter Coverings
program includes animal encounters, a bus Grades Preschool–K-1
You’re the tour guide when your class tour, and an interactive, hands-on activity.
visits the Zoo on a self-guided field Fur, feathers and scales, oh my! Students
Length: 3 hours will learn how these special coverings help
trip. Reservations are required. FREE Minimum audience (students and
grade-specific educational materials are animals survive. This program features
chaperones): 20 per group an up-close animal presentation and
available and can be downloaded at kids.
Maximum audience: 70 per group interactive instruction by a Zoo educator.
sandiegozoo.org/curriculum/self-guided-
Fee: $15 per person. Add discounted group Length: 55 minutes
activities.
admission rates if you are a qualified youth Maximum audience (students and
Fee: Admission is FREE for all students
from schools within San Diego County group (such as scouts, YMCA, Boys and chaperones): 40 per group
on select weekdays. A current calendar Girls clubs, etc.) or a school not in San Fee: $200 for each program. $125 for
of free dates is available on our website. Diego County. For reservations, call each additional program on the same day.
Schools outside of San Diego County pay 619-557-3963. Add discounted group admission rates if
a discounted rate of $15 for students and you are a qualified youth group (such as
chaperones on traditional school days.
School groups without reservations pay
Inside Story Tour scouts, YMCA, Boys and Girls clubs, etc.)
Grades K–12 or a school not in San Diego County. For
regular admission rates. Students at in- reservations, call 619-557-3963.
This two-hour program led by a Zoo
county home schools with a registered
educator includes a bus tour, behind-
campus are free and out-of-county home
schools pay $15 per person. All schools the-scenes visits, and animal encounters. Wildlife Sleepovers
pay $15 per person on weekends, holidays, Length: 2 hours Grades 3–12
and promotional periods. Make self-guided Minimum audience (students and This overnight educational camping
visit reservations at zoo.sandiegozoo.org/ chaperones): 20 per group adventure is designed for school groups.
school-programs/self-guided-tours. Maximum audience: 40 per group Each sleepover program includes
Fee: $10 per person. Add discounted animal presentations, a private bus tour,
group admission rates if you are a qualified interactive activities with Dr. Zoolittle,
Wildlife Conservancy Tour youth group (such as scouts, YMCA, Boys nighttime strolls, meals, and s’mores
Grades 4–12 and Girls clubs, etc.) or a school not in San around the campfire.
Get an in-depth look at how we help Diego County. For reservations, call Fee: Prices start at $115 per person. Add
conserve endangered species and habitats, 619-557-3963. discounted group admission rates if you
both around the world and in beautiful
are a qualified youth group (such as
San Diego. Students will learn about native
scouts, YMCA, Boys and Girls clubs, etc.)
species and discover how they can be
or a school not in San Diego County. For
details, call 619-718-3000.
FREE PROGRAMS
Thanks to generous donors and grant
funding, the Zoo is able to offer a
limited number of free programs
for schools in San Diego County—
including the ever-popular second
grade Adaptation Connections
program. To see if your school is
eligible to participate and to register
for these programs, please visit
bookeo.com/sdzed-programs.
Our programs align with the Next Generation Science
Standards and Common Core State Standards. Reservations
are required. To make a field trip reservation or book a
program at the Safari Park, email educationpark@
Safari Park sandiegozoo.org or call 760-738-5057. For more program
details, visit sdzsafaripark.org/education/park-education.
on-grounds To book a program at the Institute for Conservation
programs Research, email conservationeducation@sandiegozoo.
org. For more program details, visit
institute.sandiegozoo.org/opportunities/
student-and-teacher-programs.
Maximum audience: 40 per group Fur, Feathers,
Fee: $10 per person. Add
discounted admission if you are
and Scales
Safari Park Self- The Africa Tram is included with not in San Diego County. Grades Preschool–1
admission. Minimum group size
guided Programs is 15. Reservations must be made Save Our Aquatic
Students meet an animal
ambassador up close and
You’re the tour guide when your
class visits the Safari Park on a
at least 10 business days prior to Resources (SOAR) participate in interactive activities
visit date, or a $25 late fee will be to learn about the characteristics
self-guided tour. FREE grade- Grades 2–6
charged. and adaptations that make an
specific educational materials will SOAR takes place at our
animal a bird, a mammal, or a
be emailed prior to your visit, so Conservation beautiful demonstration
Biofiltration Wetlands, where
reptile.
that you can easily direct your
students through the Safari Park.
in Action Program students learn about water
Length: 60 minutes
Maximum audience
Fee: Admission is FREE for all Grades K–12 and Undergraduate conservation through hands-on
(students and chaperones):
students from schools within San This 90-minute program focuses science exploration, the benefits
40 per group
Diego County on select weekdays. on the topic of your choosing to of wetlands, and how their
Fee: $200 for each program.
A current calendar of free dates is better support your classroom daily actions make a difference.
Add discounted admission if
available on our website. Schools curriculum or program goals. Students also get to meet an
you are not in San Diego County.
outside of San Diego County Whether focusing on animal animal ambassador up close
pay a discounted rate of $15 for adaptations, human-wildlife
interactions, conservation, or any
during this program.
Length: 90 minutes
Roar & Snore
students and chaperones on
traditional school days. School of the amazing animals that live Maximum audience (students School Safari
groups without reservations pay at the Safari Park, our educators and chaperones): 40 per group Join us overnight for a nocturnal
regular admission rates. Students will design activities to best suit Fee: $200 for each program. adventure as students experience
at in-county home schools with your group. Students also get to Add discounted admission if you guided tours, interactive games
a registered campus are free and meet an animal ambassador up are not in San Diego County. and challenges, and up-close
out-of-county home schools pay close during this program. *Grant funding to cover all costs, animal encounters while
$15 per person. All schools pay Length: 90 minutes including transportation, may be learning about plant and animal
$15 per person on weekends, Minimum audience (students available for San Diego County Title adaptations. Call 619-718-3000
holidays, and promotional periods. and chaperones): 20 per group I schools only. Call for availability. for reservation information.
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
Exploring Conservation Science (field trip program) Our Teacher Workshops in Conservation Science expose teachers and
Grades 6–12 and Undergraduate other educators to new and creative ways of presenting science content
Exploring Conservation Science programs in the Conservation in the context of conserving endangered species, an inspiring topic for
Education Lab enable visitors to gain access to innovative research learners of all ages. This multi-day workshop takes place at the Beckman
tools and participate in hands-on experiences that connect them to Center, all room and board is included, and participating teachers come
conservation science in new and meaningful ways. Additionally, the away with a stipend and comprehensive materials packet—including
Eddy Family Outdoor Learning Lab is designed to increase knowledge all presentations and protocols, aligned to Next Generation Science
about our native flora and fauna and the research techniques we use Standards. Educators are encouraged to apply online from January
to monitor it, as well as to positively influence community members’ through March at: institute.sandiegozoo.org/teacherworkshops.
attitudes toward conserving local biodiversity and their ability to
contribute meaningfully to local conservation efforts. Advanced Inquiry Program
Length: 2.5 hours Thinking about pursuing a master’s degree? Consider joining the
Maximum audience: 40 students (minimum 15) Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and earn your M.A. or M.A.T. degree
Fee: $10 per student. Add discounted admission if you are not in San through Miami University (Oxford, OH), while engaging in experiential
Diego County. For more information, or to schedule a visit, contact us learning opportunities on grounds at the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and
at: conservationeducation@sandiegozoo.org. Institute for Conservation Research! The AIP curriculum provides real-
world experiences applicable to a broad range of career fields that also
Teacher Workshops in Conservation Science advance district, state, and national educational standards. Learn more
about the program and upcoming information sessions at:
(professional development program)
institute.sandiegozoo.org/aip/aip-masters-degree-program.
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DOWNLOAD
ZOO AND PARK
San Diego Zoo CURRICULUM
Global outreach Go to kids.sandiegozoo.org/curriculum
programs To request an assembly or classroom
program, call 619-557-3963. For
videoconferences, visit zoo.
sandiegozoo.org/school-programs/
videoconferencing.
Assemblies—for Your Classroom Programs—for Your Own Class!
Whole School! Most classroom programs feature live animal presentations, a Zoo educator, and the Zoo’s
zany, good-natured wildlife researcher, Dr. Zoolittle.
All assemblies feature live animal
Length: 1 hour.
presentations, a Zoo educator, and Dr.
Maximum audience (students and chaperones): 30 per classroom for children in
Zoolittle, the Zoo’s zany, good-natured
preschool–grade 2 and 40 per classroom for grades 3–12.
wildlife researcher. After the program, each
Fee: $250 for the first program and $125 for each additional program (same day, same
student will receive a coupon providing
school). A mileage fee may apply.
free admission to the Zoo or Safari Park
(when accompanied by a paid adult).
Length: 55 minutes
Audience: Grades K–6 Preschool–K Grades 3–6
Maximum audience per assembly: 350
Be a Bug’s Buddy! Reptile Researchers
Fee: $375 for the first assembly and $200 for
From beautiful butterflies to busy bees, the Join in the fun as our reptile researchers tag
each additional assembly (same day, same
world of pollinators is amazing, and you’ll iguanas to monitor their movements in the
school, same room location). A mileage fee
never guess who the largest pollinator is! wild. Track down an endangered local turtle
may apply.
Includes a puppet presentation and a small species with the coolest radio-tracking
Assembly Topics:
animal encounter. equipment!
• Nature’s Tricks with Dr. Zoolittle;
• Icky, Yucky, Gross Bugs with
Dr. Zoolittle.
Grades 1–2 Grades 6–8
What’s the Buzz? Giraffe Trackers Part 1
Bugs are wildlife weirdos that the planet During this one-hour program, students will
cannot do without! Learn about pollinators, track giraffes in Kenya using technology,
Videoconference decomposers, and other animal outlaws in trail camera images, and scat samples.
Grades K-6 this interactive classroom program. Students will also learn how to become
Videoconferences are available with San Includes a puppet presentation citizen scientists, helping conserve wildlife
Diego Zoo educators on a variety of and a small animal encounter. both locally and globally.
topics. Animal presentations by our
education staff can cover several animal Giraffe Trackers Part 2
and conservation subjects, including During this one-hour program, students
animal adaptations, classifications,
will dive deeper into the issues surrounding
and habitats. Coming soon: New NGSS-
giraffe conservation as they step into
aligned programs will be available in
the role of “Giraffe Guards.” Students
February 2020! Check the website for
details. FREE PROGRAMS will uncover the pressures on giraffe
Thanks to generous donors and populations and collaborate to create a
Length: 45 minutes
grant funding, the Zoo is able to offer conservation action plan.
Maximum audience per
videoconference: 60 a limited number of free programs for
Fee: $129 per session schools in San Diego County—including Grades 9–12
several multi-part programs that include Global Climate Scientists
an all-school assembly, grade-specific High school students explore climate
classroom program, and field trip. science and discover what it takes to be
Schools must be located in San Diego climate-smart citizens. Our interactive
County and eligible to receive Title I program empowers students to take action
funds to qualify for participation. To to protect our planet from future climate
learn more about these programs and impacts. Note: this is a 2-part program.
register your school or class, please visit
bookeo.com/sdzed-programs.
7Free admission for students in San Diego County schools, with advanced reservations. Out-of-county schools pay $15 per person and all schools pay on weekends, holidays, and during the summer. We also offer free and discounted programs. Details inside.
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