Teachers & Schools

Field Trips and Student Activities
Activities are available throughout the year, both at the Zoo and at your school, for ages 2 and older. Please choose from the following options:

Self-guided field trip at the Zoo	Ages 2-4	Grades K-3	Grades 4-6	Grades 7-8	Grades 9-12
Adventure Class 30-60 minute classroom program during a Zoo field trip	Ages 2-4	Grades K-3	Grades 4-6	Grades 7-8	Grades 9-12
Eco-Tracks 30-minute auditorium program followed by a self-guided tour of the Zoo		Grades K-3	Grades 4-6	Grades 7-8	Grades 9-12
Critter Encounters 20-minute auditorium program at the Zoo	Ages 2-4	Grades K-3	Grades 4-6	Grades 7-8	Grades 9-12
ZooMobile Class or Assembly at your school	Ages 2-4	Grades K-3	Grades 4-6	Grades 7-8	Grades 9-12
Festival ZooMobile at your school	Ages 2-4	Grades K-3	Grades 4-6	Grades 7-8	Grades 9-12
Field Research experience in Texas City		Grades K-3	Grades 4-6	Grades 7-8	Grades 9-12

Resources for Teachers, Parents and Kids

Kids - click here for homework resources, animal info and more!

Adults: check out these other resources:

2007-2008 school poster	TEKS Correlations	Zoo Activity Sheets and Scavenger Hunts
Educator Discounts	School Bus Parking Map	Join our Mailing List
Professional Development	Educator Expeditions	Visit our Frog Blog

For additional assistance or information please see our contact page.

Get More Involved:
Bring your students to an Evening or Overnight, have students join our summer Conservation Zoo Crew or school-year Conservation Crew, Adopt an Animal, or bring you or your family to our fun activities for Individuals & Families.

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