Animal Diversity & Adaptations

  • Grades: K-2nd
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Cost: $125

Animals have a variety of adaptations that help them survive in their habitats. In this program, students will learn more about these animal characteristics, be led on a virtual exhibit visit, meet an animal and discover as a class how fur, feathers, and scales help animals survive.

This program aligns with the following standards:

GradeNGSS / Scope & Sequence
KK-LS1-1, K-ESS3-3
K - Unit 3
1st1-LS1-1.B
Grade 1 - Unit 3
2nd2-LS4-1
Grade 2 - Unit 3

The WCS Education call center is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to contact our registrars by phone (800-433-4149) or email (bzeducation@wcs.org) if you have any questions.

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