Teachers, during your next zoo visit, your students can become our newest class of recruits! Enroll your young scientists in this immersive experience where they will earn their “spots and stripes” by completing in-zoo challenges.
In Animal Academy programs, concepts such as adaptations, ecosystems and life cycles come alive as recruits utilize the Zoo’s animal ambassadors to investigate these science topics. Your scientists-in-training will receive a special mission and explore the Zoo alongside their Academy instructor, applying critical thinking and science skills while working toward their spots and stripes badge.
Three Animal Academy program options are available. Each class is 75 minutes and can accommodate a maximum of 35 students and a minimum of 15 students.
Animal Academy: Adaptations (1st-3rd grades)
Animal Academy: Ecosystems (2nd-3rd grades)
Animal Academy: Life Cycles (3rd grade)
Denver Zoo is a leader in animal care and visitor experience. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission: Inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations. Denver Zoo has over 3,000 animals representing over 400 species.
Ecosystems, Life Sciences, Animals, Adaptation
30 students, 1 chap. per 10 stu.
75 min.
Field Trip
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
$8.00 per Person for School Group