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Group Programs
Looking for a way to spend some wild time with your non-school group or organization? Let the Zoo provide a unique and fun learning opportunity through one of its Ed-Zoo-Cation programs. Through exciting hands-on materials and interesting activities, the professional education staff at the NC Zoo will introduce your group to interesting topics ranging from habitats and adaptations to our very own chimpanzee troupe. Participants will connect with animals, discover the need for healthy habitats, and actions they can take to help protect and preserve the Earth’s precious natural resources.
On-site Ed-Zoo-Cation programs are offered year-round to groups. These exciting programs are available any time from 9:30am - 3:00pm, seven days a week. Dates, however, are subject to availability. Group size can range from 12 total participants up to 100, depending on program and program location. Presentations done at an exhibit are limited to 30 total participants, which includes adults and children. Please allow 30-45 minutes per program.
Fee for each presentation is $50.
Contact the Zoo at least three weeks in advance to request a program. To schedule a program, call the Zoo's Education Division at (336) 879-7716 or e-mail your request. Connect with the Zoo today to get inspired about wildlife!
Currently, Ed-Zoo-Cation programs are not designed to go off-site. Plans are being made to enhance the learning opportunities for groups by making these opportunities available at your location. Please check back for this information.
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Audience |
Program Description |
| 5-7 years of age |
We know about candy wrappers, but animal wrappers? In this fun and hands on class, groups will discover how an animal’s covering helps it survive. In addition, we will describe ways that these "wrappers" might act as clothes they wear. |
| 8-12 years of age |
There's a Tropical Forest in My House Guests will make connections between the plants and products of a healthy tropical rainforest habitat and items found in their own homes. The importance of preserving these unique ecosystems will be introduced while visiting the RJ Reynolds Forest Aviary. Maximum 30 participants. |
| 8-12 years of age |
While exploring the Zoo’s Streamside exhibit, participants will gain knowledge concerning the value of clean water to all life on Earth. As they make connections between human actions and water quality, the group members will be introduced to actions they can take to preserve and protect water resources. Maximum 30 participants. |
| 8-12 years of age |
Take a closer look at our chimp troupe and connect with these apes in unique ways, from methods of communication to tool use. Also, participants will be encouraged to come up with ways they might be able to help these and other endangered animals. Maximum 30 participants. |
| 10-14 years of age |
What’s happening in this cold ecosystem way up north? Through activities and hands on material, learn about this (not so) frigid ecosystem and the life found within it. Adaptations of many of our Arctic animals will be identified. |
| 7-12 years of age |
'Zoo Snooze' Overnight Experiences for Children Looking for a fun educational experience for your group? A Zoo snooze is just the thing for you. |
| Older Students | Special programming may be available upon request. Program development fees may apply. Please allow six weeks for new program development. |