School Groups
Teachers: To make an online school group reservation call 219 873-1506 at least one week in advance of your planned field trip.
Educational tours and classroom programs at the Zoos or in your classroom are also available for a fee.
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Zoo-To-You Outreach Programs
The Washington Park Zoo offers an exciting array of interactive classes featuring a wide range of themes. |
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Topics include:
- Animal Adaptations
- Mammals
- Habitats
- Lifecycles
- Cold Blooded Critters
- Wild Careers
- Birds
- Conservation
Or custom made to your needs...
Our programs motivate students through hands-on, participatory activities that utilize the Zoos’ rich educational resources.
>> Click here, to learn more about our Outreach program.
Job Shadow Experience at the Washington Park Zoo
The Washington Park Zoo’s job shadow experience is offered to high school and college students who need to complete an assignment required by his/her school.
Before being considered for the program, the following things need to be submitted
- a payment of $15
- Job shadow Application form
- Waiver
- Letter of intent or project details from advisor, teacher, etc.
These forms are available below.
Requests must be made three weeks in advance.
Participants will be notified what arrangements have been made by phone or email.
The program takes place between 8 a.m. and noon.
Appropriate attire is important since students will be spending quite a bit of time outdoors. The program will take place rain or shine. Tennis shoes or boots must be worn. Purses and backpacks should be left behind.
Forms
www.washingtonparkzoo.com
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