Bring the NEW Zoo to YOU when you can’t make a trip to the NEW Zoo!  We can meet your group’s needs with an ‘edZOOcational’ program brought right to your location!

For information or to register

• Call 920-662-2405
• Email education@newzoo.org

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Program Types

All Zoomobiles include meeting live animals and/or animal interactives, such as fur, feathers, games, and more!

• Presentation Programs-for up to 35 participants (also appropriate for Private Parties)
  • 30 minute presentations for Pre-K and K students
  • 45 minute presentations for all other age groups
• Assembly Presentation Programs-for audiences of 36 or more participants
  • 30 minute presentations for Pre-K and K students
  • 45 minute presentations for all other age groups
• Meet & Greet Table/Tent Programs-for any size group (reserved on hourly-basis; appropriate for large events such as festivals, celebrations, and more)
  • 1 hour set-ups
  • 2 hour set-ups
• Birthday & Private Parties-ideal for groups with up to 25 children
  • 45 minute presentation

Cost

• Presentation & Assembly Programs:
  • $200 per first program; plus $50 for any same-day additional programs
  • Additional $1.00 per mile driven (one-way) added for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
• Meet & Greets Tables/Tents:
  • $250 for 1 hour
  • $325 for two hours
  • Additional $1.00 per mile driven (one-way) added for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
• Birthday & Private Parties:
  • $225 per program; additional $1.00 per mile driven (one-way) added for locations over 20 miles from the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park
    • Includes a plush animal for the birthday child, plus a sticker & temporary tattoo for all children in attendance
  • Optional: for $2 per child, the Zoo can provide a Zoo Party Favor Bag for each child guest

Program Topics for Presentation & Assembly Programs

Talk about a wild way to get your students excited about education — we’ll bring the NEW Zoo right to you!  Our live animal ambassadors will be sure to liven up any classroom, special event, or school assembly.  We offer a variety of pre-designed programs, or we can tailor one specifically for your group’s needs.  Just let us know!  Each of the following programs can be delivered as a Class or Assembly, unless otherwise noted.  Although geared towards certain grade levels, we can adapt our programs (listed below) for nearly any audience.  Call for details.

Animal Storytime

Our educator will bring a fun, animal-themed story book to share with the audience. After the story, students will be introduced to up to four different animals – at least one of which they may be able to touch (based on children’s ages).  Recommended for audiences aged 5 and under.

Fur, Feathers, Shells & Scales

This basic introduction to animal classification focuses on animal ‘coverings’ to teach the differences among mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and invertebrates. Recommended for grades Pre-K through 2.

Home Sweet Habitat

Students will learn about different habitat types and the variety of animals that are found within them. Recommended for grades 1 through 4.

Animal Adaptations

This class defines and then focuses on physical and behavioral adaptations that animals have to survive in their environments.  Recommended for grades 4 through 6. Suitable for Meet & Greet programs.

Nocturnal Creatures

This program includes discussion on the differences between day– and night-active creatures, with a focus on how nocturnal animals are able to survive in diverse ecosystems. Recommended for grades pre-K through 6.

Conservation Connection

Students will examine the five major causes of species endangerment and extinctions worldwide.  Included is discussion on daily actions students can take to help protect animals and their environments.  Recommended for grades 6 through 12.  Suitable for Meet & Greet programs.

Program Topics for Meet & Greet Table/Tent Programs

Variety Meet & Greet

A variety of critters will visit your location. Expect a mix of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and maybe even an invertebrate or two. When appropriate, our Meet & Greets also include a tabletop display of other “touchable” items, such as animal pelts, feathers, and skull replicas.

Other Topics Available upon Request!

Program Topics for Birthday & Other Private Parties

Our most popular Private Parties are Birthday Parties.  These can be done at your home or other location, provided the location meets our temperature and other guidelines.  Each Private Party Zoomobile typically involves five animals.  Individual animals cannot be guaranteed in advance, due to animal temperaments and emergencies that can occur; however, we do take requests and try our best to accommodate them whenever possible.

Variety Party

This is our most popular Birthday Party program.  It includes visits from a “variety” of program animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and sometimes even invertebrates.

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Special thanks to Broadway Automotive for donation a new Zoomobile vehicle in 2019!