Meet an Animal

  • Grades: 3K - 12
  • Time: 30 minutes
  • Fee: $100 (NYC) / $150 (Non-NYC)

Give your students an opportunity for an up-close encounter with live animals in one of our zoo classrooms! During this 30-minute experience, students will practice observation, questioning, and inquiry as our expert educator engages your students with curriculum-focused science content. The following discussion themes are available: Adaptations, Animal Diversity, Habitats, or Endangered Species.

Please note that Endangered Wildlife is designed for students in Grade 3 and above.
This program includes an experience with two of our classroom-appropriate ambassador animals. Examples of animals that your students might meet include: small reptiles (turtle, snake, lizard), small birds (dove, small owl), small mammals (hedgehog, armadillo), or invertebrates. Due to high program demand, we are unable to accommodate requests for specific animals.

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