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Classroom Zoo To You EDventures
This education program is designed for groups of less than 30 students. These programs are designed to stimulate curiosity about animals and the habitats, and encourage respect for the natural world.
WILDLIFE NEIGHBORS
Cost: $75Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
Audience: Appropriate for all age groups
Learn about North Carolina’s Native Wildlife, and find out why they are important and how we can help them. This program focuses on a specific animal species (such as owls or snakes) and the special adaptations they have. Includes a live animal presentation.
RECYCLE WITH WORMS
Cost: $75
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Audience: 3rd grade and above
Worms offer an environmentally sound solution to solid waste problems. Students discover ways to turn kitchen scraps and old newspapers into valuable soil for growing flowers and vegetables. For an additional $10 your students can cooperatively make a worm bin for your classroom.
PEOPLE AND THE PLANET
Cost: $75
Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Audience: 4th grade and above
Within nature, all things are connected. Students gain an awareness of how human population growth affects the Earth’s resources and what they can do to help.
AUSTRALIA: THE WONDER DOWN UNDER
Cost: $75
Duration: 45 – 60 minutes
Audience: 4th grade and above
This program will help students discover the wonder down under, as they learn about the unique animals and diverse culture of this island continent.
BIODIESEL 101
Cost: $75Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
Audience: 8th grade and above
This program provides a closer look at biodiesel as an alternative fuel. Depending on your group, the program will take a chemistry or environmental science perspective.
Assembly Zoo To You EDventures
You don’t have to travel around the world to find amazing animals. Many fascinating animals live in your own backyard. Meet some of the native species of North Carolina and find out about the special features they have. Learn how all things are connected in nature . Includes a live animal presentation.| Number of Participants |
Cost per Program |
| 40 - 99 |
$100 |
| 100 - 199 |
$125 |
| 200+ |
$150 |
For further information or to schedule a program for your school, contact the N.C. Zoo Education Office (336) 879-7718; toll free (800) 488-0444, ext. 7718, or E-mail