The below events are free with school admission and are designed to meet a number of Tri-State standards. Grade level-appropriate activities and standards will be provided prior to the event. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance.
School Admission:
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
Wildlife Discovery Days is a great way to begin your school year. This year the focus is on animal Olympians. Your students will have the opportunity to find out which animal is the tallest, the fastest, the longest jumper, and more. In addition to learning about animal Olympians, your students will practice Inquiry skills and enjoy live animal shows as part of this event.
Written activities will encourage your students' interest in science before, during and after your Zoo adventure. These activities are designed to help your students meet a number of academic standards. The Zoo is a perfect place for students to experience "how living things meet their needs" and how "humans impact the environment."
Celebrate the mystery and science of bird migration at the Zoo! Join us as we observe International Migratory Bird Days, an annual event that increases public awareness of the factors that contribute to the decline in migratory bird populations.
Teachers who register in advance will receive a packet of materials featuring migration. These activities, developed in cooperation with local and international conservation groups, are designed to enhance your students' Zoo experience and overall understanding of this natural phenomenon. Be part of the flock- join us for International Migratory Bird Days!
Come explore equations in our environment. Add this event to your calendar, and explore the Zoo as you never have! Zoo Math Days provides an opportunity for your students to experience math in action.
From comparing sizes of birds in the Zoo to determining the microclimates in Manatee Springs, these real world problems will stimulate student proficiency in math, and are targeted to Tri-State standards.
A grade level-appropriate packet of math activities will be sent to those registering in advance. Calculate the benefits, and join the fun!