Animal Demonstrations for Schools
Imagine the thrill of touching live animals! That is exactly what students are encouraged to do as part of their Animal Demonstration. No stuffy lectures here, these programs introduce students to at least 3 different live animals while sharpening students’ sensory and observation skills as well as supporting Tri-State academic standards. Animal Demonstrations are the perfect way to supplement your Zoo visit!
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- 5th grade
- Minimum group size required is 8 students and maximum 30.
When are Animal Demonstrations available?
- Monday-Friday, September-May starting at 10:00 a.m, 11:00 a.m., and/or 12:00 p.m.
- Each demonstration is approximately 45 minutes in length.
- Make your reservations at least two weeks in advance.
- Programs are held regardless of weather conditions unless a weather emergency is declared.
How much are Animal Demonstrations? (starting in September of 2012, animal demonstrations will be FREE!)
- $15 per 45 minute session plus Zoo Admission. Free if participating in the Service Learning Discount.
- Service Learning Discount: Get involved with real-world gorilla conservation and receive a free Animal Demonstration! It's simple: Challenge students to bring in at least 10 cell phones to donate to our Saving Species campaign and the $15 program fee will be waived. Cell phones must be turned in at the Education Center the day of the program. Call 513-559-7677 before your trip to participate.
- School Group Admission: $5.00/student. One FREE adult chaperone per 10 students; all other adults $5.00 each; bus parking FREE; private vehicle parking $8.00 each
- $15 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 classrooms.
What topics are available?
|
Topic |
Grade |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Fur, Feathers, Scales |
PreK - 2 |
Younger students learn how to determine if animals are mammals, birds or reptiles based on body coverings. Academic Standards |
| Adaptations | PreK - 2, 3-5 |
Adaptable for younger or older students, this program introduces several unique live animals and explores their adaptations related to survival. Academic Standards |
|
Life Cycles |
K - 2, 3-5 |
Adaptable for younger or older students, live animals are used to show the different ways that wildlife goes through life cycles. Academic Standards |
|
Inquiry: Are Animals Picky Eaters? |
K - 5 |
Students learn how to ask introductory investigative questions about the world around them and conduct a simple experiment involving live animals. Tailored to the age group. Academic Standards |
|
Food Chains |
3-5 |
Bring food chains to life while learning how living things get energy to survive, as well as how they may be affected by changes in the environment. Academic Standards |
|
Living Dinosaurs |
3-5 |
Discover ancient adaptations and relationships that today's animals have in common with dinosaurs. Academic Standards |
90-Second Naturalist 
