School Special Event Days
These cross curriculum days showcase how the Minnesota Zoo is a wonderful learning environment for multiple areas of study. Activity stations, music and special guests help immerse your students into the theme of the day.
Math Day
Tues., November 6, 2012 - Elementary grade level students
9:00am to 1:30pm
Wed., November 7, 2012 - Secondary grade level students
9:00am to 1:30pm
How much food does a 700 pound bear eat per day? Math Day has been designed to inspire students grades 4-12 to learn more about how math is applied in the zoo workplace. Through both professional and student-led activity stations, students will answer grade appropriate math problems related to a wide variety of animal issues, exhibit upkeep and everyday life at the Minnesota Zoo.
Math Curriculum
Check out this article regarding what some students are doing to prepare for Math Day.
Upper level math students needed to host tables.
Call 952-431-9260 if interested.
Fees:
K-6th grade admission $8.00/student (this includes the $5.00 K-6th student rate plus $3.00 school event fee).
7-12th grade admission $10.00/student (this includes the $7.00 7-12th grade admission plus $3.00 school event fee.)
To register, please complete the School Field Trip Request Form and return it to us.
World Language Days
9:00am to 12:30pm
French: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
German: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Spanish: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 12 and 13, 2013
Chinese: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
American Sign Language: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Plan a field trip to the Zoo with your language students and discover fascinating facts about Zoo animals, all in the language of the day. Presenting upper level language students use music, costumes, and props to interpret the animal exhibits throughout the Zoo. Observer students each receive a "passport" which gets stamped after their participation at each station. All days are geared toward language students in grades 7-12 and elementary immersion students. Check out these video samples.
For information on upper level language student presenters call 952.431.9260.
Fees:
K-6th grade admission $8.00/student (this includes the $5.00 K-6th student rate plus $3.00 school event fee).
7-12th grade admission $10.00/student (this includes the $7.00 7-12th grade admission plus $3.00 school event fee.)
To register, please complete the School Field Trip Request Form and return it to us.
Add an IMAX film in French, German or Spanish to your experience for just $5.50 per student & $6.75 per adult!
Call 952-997-9714 for more information.
Endangered Species Day
This school event day has been canceled for this year.
Celebrate this Earth Day by exploring the important of protecting endangered species. Discover everyday actions that help protect our nation’s disappearing wildlife and last remaining open space.
