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Zoo To You
Zoo Educators present live birds, small mammals, reptiles, insects and a variety of biofacts in hands-on, interactive thematic programs that make learning about animals fun.
Presentations must be booked 2 weeks in advance.
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30 students max. |
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Limit of one classroom per presentation. Please do not combine classrooms. |
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| Cost: |
$70 - $100 per program Sept - Mid June
(Discount for multiple programs on the same day at the same location)
(mileage may apply for schools outside the metro area) |
For Reservations, call 503-220-2781 or e-mail Tracy.Modde@oregonzoo.org.
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| For grades K-1st |
What is a Bird
Duration: 30 minutes
($70 for the first presentation, $55 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Stories, live animals and activities bring to life the characteristics of birds. Learn how feathers, eggs and beaks make birds unique. Includes two birds (at least one touchable) and touchable biofacts.
Animal Homes
Duration: 30 minutes
($70 for the first presentation, $55 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
All animals need a place to live. Learn what birds and other animals look for in a perfect home. Includes two animals (at least one touchable) and touchable biofacts.
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| For grades K-2nd |
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Beautiful Bugs
Duration: 30 minutes
($70 for the first presentation, $55 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Insects come in many sizes and shapes. They live in many different places but all have things in common. Songs, puppets and hands-on encounters will show what makes an insect an insect.
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| For grades 2nd-3rd |
Africa's Smallest Hunters (NEW!!!)
Duration: 45 minutes
($85 for the first presentation, $70 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Predators come in all sizes. Meet some of Africa's smallest predators and learn how they find their food and avoid being eaten themselves.
Critter Coverings
Duration: 45 minutes
($85 for the first presentation, $70 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Feathers for flying, scales for slithering and fur for fluffing. Discover how all these different body coverings help these animals survive. Includes a bird, reptile and mammal (at least one animal will be touchable) and touchable biofacts.
Home Sweet Habitat
Duration: 45 minutes
($85 for the first presentation, $70 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Compare your home with animal homes. What do you have in common? What is different? With help from some animals, discover what all living things need to survive. Includes a bird, reptile and mammal (at least one animal will be touchable) and touchable biofacts.
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| For grades 4th-5th |
Predator/Prey Africa Style (NEW!!!)
Duration: 60 minutes
($100 for the first presentation, $85 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Predators have many adaptations to help them catch their prey. But prey animals also have many adaptations for getting away. Meet some of Africa's smallest predators, and learn what they do to find enough to eat.
Adaptations
Duration: 60 minutes
($100 for the first presentation, $85 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Learn how feet, teeth, fur and feathers help animals find enough food. Discover special adaptations of predators and prey that help them eat and avoid being eaten by others. Includes a raptor, reptile and mammal (at least one animal will be touchable) and touchable biofacts.
Northwest Animals
Duration: 60 minutes
($100 for the first presentation, $85 for each additional on the same day. Maximum of four per day)
Learn how to look for signs of animals at your school, in your yard and in the forest. Discover how tracks, scat and other animal signs can tell a story. Includes 3-4 northwest animals (at least one touchable) and touchable biofacts.
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