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Living Classroom Education Access Fund

Wings of Wonder Outreach

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*.

Choose between two programs, a penguin meet and greet or a chance to meet the stars of the Wings of Wonder! 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

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Birds of a Feather

Sold out for the 2023-24 Season

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.

Details

Audiences: Designed for schools, scout groups, library programs, retirement homes, after school events, special events

Audience Size: up to 75

Program Length: 45 minutes

Program Cost: $250. $125 for each additional program. MAX 3 per day.

Program Dates: October thru April 15th

Time: Available 8AM-8PM

Penguin Pals

Sold out for the 2023-24 Season

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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.

Details

Audiences: Designed for schools, scout groups, library programs, retirement homes, after school events, special events

Audience Size: up to 50

Program Length: 30 minutes

Program Cost: $250. $125 for each additional program. MAX 2 per day.

Program Dates: October thru April 15th

Time: Available 8AM-6PM

Virtual Programming

Wild Chats

Wild Chats are live, classroom-based, education programs with a Zoo Educator. The Zoo Educator will lead your students through the program with the topic of your choice. Choose from Zoo Careers or My BFF(iona).

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Wild Wednesday

Join us every Wednesday at 1pm EST on the Teacher Connections Facebook group, for a FREE live program. Our education team will be visiting animals and their care teams behind the scenes to learn more about wildlife and conservation.

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