The Toledo Zoo - On-Grounds Programs

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On-Grounds Programs

To schedule a Zoo EdVenture Van program call (419) 385-5721 ext. 2042.

The following programs may be booked for groups of 30 or more with advanced registration and availability.

*Pre- or post-visit activity sheets are available for this topic. When you pre-register for your EdZOOcation program, ask for them to be sent with your confirmation.

See below for program guidelines

*Animal Adaptaions	*Animal Coverings
How do polar bears keep warm? How can a bat hang upside down? Come and discover why and how animals have so many adaptations! Recommended Grades 1-HS	Fur, scales, feathers or skin. You will learn what keeps an animal's insides in! Recommended Grades: K-3
Vertebrates/Invertebrates	Arctic Life
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. Recommended Grades 3-12	Brr! Discover the animals that live in the Arctic, and the adaptations they have that enable them to survive in such a cold climate. Recommended Grades: 1-12
Food Chains	Endangered Species
We will help your students understand predator/prey r elationships. 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. Recommended Grades: 3-12	What's a dodo bird? Did it ever really exist? What animal or plant could disappear next? In this program explore the reasons why animals and plants become endangered and what each of us can do to help them. Recommended Grades: 3-12
*Insects	Reptiles & Amphibians
What's all the buzz about bugs? Did you know there are over 85,000 species of flies! Learn about their life cycles, habits and homes. Recommended Grades: 1-12	Learn the truth about some of the most misunderstood animals on Earth. We'll show you why they are so important to the environment, then meet some up close. Recommended Grades 1-12
*Rain Forests	Animal Groups
The world's rain forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. Discover why the rain forests must be saved by learning about the inhabitants. Recommended Grades: 3-12	Come and explore the differences and similarities between birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Recommended Grades 1-12
*Dinosaurs	Story Safari
Unearth the mysteries of these ancient creatures by examining fossils. Learn about different types of dinosaurs. Recommended Grades: K-4	For little ones only! Learn about some fascinating animals through stories, songs, and puppets, and meet some real, live critters up close! Recommended Grades PreK-K
Animals In Your Backyard	Unhuggables
Have you spotted a snake or found a frog? Discover some of the native animals that can be found in your own backyard. Recommended Grades: K-3	Animals that are not considered cute and cuddly serve important roles in nature. Learn to understand and appreciate these "unloved" animals. Recommended Grades K-5
Sea Life	*Birds
Investigate this fascinating habitat and its residents, and then swim over to the Aquarium to get a view of the underwater world. Recommended Grades 3-12	What makes a bird a bird? Find out some fascinating facts about our fine, feathered friends. Then, take your flock on a tour of our Aviary. Recommended Grades 1-1
Animals of Africa	Plant Life
We'll introduce your students to the fascinating animals of Africa and then have a roarin' good time visiting our Afican Savanna exhibit. Recommended Grades 3-12	Do you know a cactus from a camellia? Come and investigate all the diversity in the plant world, and then visit our Conservatory. Recommended Grades 3-12
Mammals	Careers in Zoos
From house mouse to humans, all mammals share some important characteristics. Discover what they are, and meet some furry friends. Recommended Grades 1-12	Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a zoo? Explore the many careers available at the Zoo and find out if one of them is right for you! Recommended Grades: 3-12
Zoos & Conservation	Zoo Keepers
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. Recommended Grades 3-12	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! Recommended Grades 3-12

Program Guidelines:

Call (419) 385-5721 ext. 2042 to register, Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. Register early, these programs fill up fast!

Please register your school group with our Guest Services Department - this ensures a group rate admission into the Zoo! They can be reached at (419) 385-5721 ext. 3122.

Programs are offered from 10:30-3:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Programs are free for schools within Lucas County. For schools outside of Lucas County, programs are $10 for the first program and $5 for each additional program.

When scheduling your program, please have the following information ready:

• Contact person's name
• Address and telephone number of school or contact person
• Program or service you are requesting
• Date and time desired

Programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance, but we recommend scheduling your EdZOOcation program as far in advance as possible.

• Please be on time for your program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your program will be forfeited and no refund will be given.
• Please call if for any reason you are unable to keep your scheduled program time. A fee of $10.00 will be charged to any group that cancels a program fewer than five school days before the scheduled date or fails to attend the scheduled program. (exceptions include school closings or delays due to inclement weather and other emergencies beyond the control of the teacher.)
• We reserve the right to cancel and reschedule a program due to staff illness or inclement weather.