Animal Demonstrations

Meet our animal friends!

Imagine the thrill of touching live animals! That is exactly what students are encouraged to do as part of their Animal Demonstration. These programs are designed to sharpen students’ sensory and observation skills and to help them learn more about the living things and the planet we all share. Animal Demonstrations are the perfect way to start or end your Zoo visit. All Animal Demonstrations are FREE with zoo admission.

Animal Demonstrations are given in the new Harold C. Schott Education Center and last approximately 25 minutes. Programs are held regardless of weather conditions unless a weather emergency is declared.

New! Schools can Register Online for Admission and Education Programs.

Questions? email registrars@cincinnatizoo.org or to register over the phone contact the Education Department at (513) 559-7767

Who can participate?

Preschool- 3rd grade
Minimum group size required is 8 students and maximum 25.

When are Animal Demonstrations available?

Monday-Friday, September-May starting at 9:30 a.m. and offered every 30 minutes until 12:00 p.m.
Make your reservations at least two weeks in advance; Animal Demonstrations are extremely popular.

How much are Animal Demonstrations?

Free with Zoo Admission
School Group Admission: $5.00/student. One adult chaperone per 10 students; all other adults $5.00 each; bus parking free; private vehicle parking $6.50 each
$30 cancellation fee for any program cancelled with less than 24 hours notice

Where do Animal Demonstrations take place?

In the Harold C. Schott Education Center

What topics are available?

Topic	Grade	Description
Animal Adaptations	K-3rd	Search for "zoo clues" about how plants and animals are able to survive in the wild. Students will learn about their own adaptations, too! Animal Adaptations - OH Academic Standards Animal Adaptations - KY Academic Standards Animal Adaptations - IN Academic Standards
Feathered Friends	K-3rd	Like "Marvelous Mammals" this program highlights the characteristics of a particular group of animals called birds. Students will be able to meet some of our bird representatives. Feathered Friends - OH Academic Standards Feathered Friends - KY Academic Standards Feathered Friends - IN Academic Standards
Fur, Feathers & Scales	K-3rd	This program is perfect for developing the concepts of grouping and classification. By comparing a mammal, bird and reptile, students will gain an understanding of how alike and different these classes of animals are. Fur, Feathers & Scales - OH Academic Standards Fur, Feathers & Scales - KY Academic Standards Fur, Feathers & Scales - IN Academic Standards
Insects & their Relatives	K-3rd	Although often misunderstood, these animals are some of the most important on the planet. Your students will learn about insect characteristics, metamorphosis and their role in the food web. Insects & their Relatives - OH Academic Standards Insects & their Relatives - KY Academic Standards Insects & their Relatives - IN Academic Standards
Marvelous Mammals	K-3rd	Mammals are some of the most familiar animals to children. This program will help students learn about mammalian characteristics and how to relate this information to themselves. Marvelous Mammals - OH Academic Standards Marvelous Mammals - KY Academic Standards Marvelous Mammals - IN Academic Standards
Reptiles and Amphibians in Our World	K-3rd	Is it a reptile? Perhaps it’s an amphibian! How can you tell the difference? This program will help your students learn the differences and why these animals are important in our world. Reptiles and Amphibians in Our World - OH Academic Standards Reptiles and Amphibians in Our World - KY Academic Standards Reptiles and Amphibians in Our World - IN Academic Standards
Rainforest	K-3rd	Now covering only a small percent of the Earth’s surface, these are some of the most important habitats on the Planet. Students will learn what rain forests are like and meet some rain forest inhabitants. Rainforest - OH Academic Standards Rainforest - KY Academic Standards Rainforest - IN Academic Standards
Who Lives in Your Backyard?	K-3rd	Through this program students will learn to recognize and understand the ecological importance of a variety of animals they see in their own neighborhoods. Who Lives in Your Backyard? - OH Academic Standards Who Lives in Your Backyard? - KY Academic Standards Who Lives in Your Backyard? - IN Academic Standards
Animals Should Not Wear Clothing	preschool (4-5 yr. olds only)	Find out about fur, feathers, and scales and all different coverings that animals can call their own.
Reptiles	preschool (4-5 yr. olds only)	Meet a snake, turtle, alligator, or lizard and learn about their similarities and differences.