| *Animal
Coverings |
Fur,
scales, feathers or skin. You will learn what keeps an
animal's insides in!
(Grades K-3) |
|
| Reptiles/Amphibians |
Learn
the truth about some of the most misunderstood animals
on Earth. We'll show you why they are so important to
the environment and meet some up close.
(Grades 1-12) |
|
| Story
Safari |
For
little ones only! Learn about some fascinating animals
through stories, songs, and puppets, and meet some real,
live critters up close!
(Grades Pre-K-K) |
|
| Sea
Life |
Investigate
this fascinating habitat and its residents, and then swim
over to the Aquarium to get a view of the underwater world.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Unhuggables |
Animals
that are not considered cute and cuddly serve important
roles in nature. Learn to understand and appreciate these
"unloved" animals.
(Grades K-5) |
|
| *Animal
Adaptations |
How
do polar bears keep warm? How can a bat hang upside down?
Come and discover why and how animals have so many adaptations!
(Grades 1-12) |
|
| *Animal
Groups |
Come
and explore the differences and similarities between birds,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
(Grades 1-12) |
|
| Animals
of Africa |
We'll
introduce your students to the fascinating animals of
Africa and then have a roarin' good time visiting our
Afican Savanna exhibit.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Arctic
Life |
Brr!
Discover the animals that live in the arctic and the adaptations
that enable them to survive in such a cold climate.
(Grades 1-12) |
|
| *Birds |
What
makes a bird a bird? Find out some fascinating facts about
our fine, feathered friends. Then, take your flock to
our renovated Aviary.
(Grades 1-12) |
|
| *Bugs |
What's
all the buzz about bugs? Did you know there are over 85,000
species of flies? find out about the life cycles, habits
and homes of insects and bugs.
(Grades 1-12) |
|
| *Dinosaurs |
Unearth
the mysteries of these ancient creatures by examining
fossils. Learn about different types of dinosaurs.
(Grades K-4) |
|
| Endangered
Species |
What's
a dodo bird? Did it ever really exist? Which animal or
plant could disappear next? In this program, explore the
reasons animals and plants become endangered and what
each of us can do to help them.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Food
Chains |
We
will help your students understand predator/prey relationships.
Find out who's the dinner and who's the diner and why
each link in the chain is important. Your students will
also discover how habitat destruction affects nature's
balance.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Mammals |
From
house mouse to humans, all mammals share some important
characteristics. Discover what they are, and meet some
furry friends.
(Grades 1-12) |
|
| Plant
Life |
Do
you know a cactus from a camellia? Come and investigate
all the diversity in the plant world, and then visit our
newly renovated Conservatory.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| *Rain
Forests |
The
world's rain forests are being destroyed at an alarming
rate. Discover why the rain forests must be saved and
what you can do to help.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Vertebrates/Invertebrates |
Compare
animals with backbones to those that are spineless, and
find out why each is built the way it is. This program
is great accompanied by a close look at The Crawlspace,
our bug exhibit, and a visit to our Aquarium.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Zoos
and Conservation |
How
can a zoo help endangered species? In this program, discover
all the ways that modern zoos are trying to help the world's
threatened and endangered species. Afterwards, take a
walk on grounds to see if you can locate all the species
The Toledo Zoo is trying to help.
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Zoo
Careers |
Ever
wonder what it would be like to work at a zoo? Explore
the many careers available at the Zoo, and find out if
this is the career for you!
(Grades 3-12) |
|
| Zoo
Keepers |
What
do you do if you're a keeper at the Zoo? Find out all
about the people who dedicate their lives to making sure
the Zoo's animals are happy and healthy!
(Grades 3-12) |
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