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Field Trips
Enhance your students’ learning with a field trip where the Zoo is your living classroom! Field trips to the Zoo are available year round every day of the week.
Thanks to our sponsors and the Living Classroom Education Access Fund, qualified schools can apply for financial assistance for educational school programs.
Overnight Adventures®
Ever wondered what the Zoo is like after the crowds have left? Now’s your chance to find out! Our Overnight Adventures offer schools and groups an exclusive opportunity to experience the Zoo after hours. Explore the Zoo on guided night hikes, take part in hands-on educational activities, go behind the scenes for a special look at our operations, and meet our animal ambassadors up close. It’s a perfect adventure for student and group outings, designed to inspire curiosity and create lasting memories.
Live from the Zoo (Virtual)
Live from the Zoo is a 30-minute virtual school program that highlights different Zoo Staff whose work helps us achieve our conservation mission. Each episode will focus on a different Zoo project or initiative and those who work directly with the animals, plants, and people involved. Through standards-based talking points and live Q&A with participants, your students will get to know why the Cincinnati Zoo is a leader in conservation and the career journeys of those involved. While all students, K-college, are welcome, this program is best suited for grades 6 and older.
Wild Wednesday (Virtual)
Take a walk on the wild side with Wild Wednesdays at 1pm! Join us live on the Teacher Connections Facebook page or on Google Meets to learn about one of our resident animals from their caregiver. Each 15-minute program focuses on what makes these animals unique and allows time for Q&A with the live audience.
Wild Chats Sponsored by:
Wings of Wonder Outreach
Please note: Bookings for the next school year will begin in July 2025.
The Wings of Wonder keepers are bringing their feathered friends to you! These traveling encounters are great for all ages, organizations and events including scouts, schools, retirement homes and special events*.
In these outreach programs, you’ll gain a greater respect for birds and wildlife, learn about the bird’s natural history, their personal stories and see natural behaviors including flying!
*This educational outreach program does not include personal residences or events such as birthday party appearances
Birds of a Feather
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From parrots to raptors, birds big and small will fly, climb and mesmerize you in this fun and educational program. The trainers from the Cincinnati Zoo will bring 3-4 birds of a feather for an up-close, interactive program. Learn what unique stories and facts make these birds the stars of the Wings of Wonder.
Audiences: Designed for schools, scout groups, library programs, retirement homes, after school events, special events. Radius for programs is up to a 90 minute drive from the Zoo.
Audience Size: up to 75
Program Length: 45 minutes
Program Cost: $300. $150 for each additional program. MAX 3 per day.
Program Dates: October 5 – April 11
Time: Available 8AM-8PM
Penguin Pals
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Penguins know how to break the ice! Your group will get close enough to care to a Cincinnati Zoo African penguin and will learn more from their keepers about this iconic and endangered species.
Audiences: Designed for schools, scout groups, library programs, retirement homes, after school events, special events. Radius for programs is up to a 90 minute drive from the Zoo.
Audience Size: up to 50
Program Length: 30 minutes
Program Cost: $300. $150 for each additional program. MAX 2 per day.
Program Dates: October 5 – April 11
Time: Available 8AM-6PM
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