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an education class to your next trip to the Zoo! It could be
the highlight at the beginning or end of your in-classroom teaching
units. Animal visitors and activities make these classes an experience
that could only be found at the Zoo. These 45-minute classes
for 25-30 students are offered on Monday–Friday.
Available September to May 18.
Fee $3.00 per student ($36 minimum), chaperones free plus
applicable admission. Register online by clicking on the links
below. Call (952) 431-9218 for information. The program instructor
reserves the right to limit the number of chaperones due to classroom
space.
*** This indicates a special 90 minute ZooQuest class that includes
a specialized monorail ride. The cost of this program is $6.00
per student/$3.00 per chaperone ($70 minimum) plus
applicable admission. Available Tuesdays-Thursdays, October-March.
Click on the button below this text to register for this unique
program!
Making Animal Sense
Make sense of our natural world through the eyes of a raptor, the ears of a rabbit, and the feelers of an insect.
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Oceans Alive!
Come explore the underwater world of coral, sea turtles, sharks and dolphins. Discover what they need to survive under the sea.
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Farm Fresh
Come meet the residents of the Wells Fargo Family Farm, as we learn what farm animals look, feel, sound, and even smell like!
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Animal Colors and Patterns Class
Reptiles are red, birds are blue — these colorful creatures
will amaze you! Come learn about the many different kinds of "clothing"
found in nature and how animals use their colors and patterns
to survive.
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Animal Communities Class
Human communities are inter-connected places where we live and
work. Animals have communities too. Learn how animals interact
and depend on one another to make their communities work.
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Bouncing Back/ ZooQuest***
What species on the Northern Trail are endangered? Why are they
in trouble? Students will learn about endangered species, how
humans have affected these populations, and how zoos play an important
role in their conservation.
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Colorful Corals Class
Corals are animals that create reefs, one of the most colorful
places on earth. How does coral build such elaborate homes and
create structures that benefit the other animals of the sea? Swim
by to find out.
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Dolphin Dive Class
Join us as we dive into the underwater world of dolphins and their
close relatives, whales. We will highlight the unique and unbelievable
characteristics of these marine mammals as we explore their ocean
world.
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Farm Fresh Class
Farms produce many materials that are integral to our daily lives,
from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Come tour the farm
and learn about the animals.
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Furry History of Minnesota/ ZooQuest***
What was it like to be a voyager in Minnesota 200 years ago? Students
will go back in time with a historical character and develop a
basic understanding of the relationships between animals and humans
in the 1800's.
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Shark Secrets Class
Sharks are a unique type of fish. We will compare and contrast
shark characteristics and unlock some of this fish's watery secrets.
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Spirit-Turtles of the Sea Class
Each year thousands of newly hatched sea turtles make the hazardous
journey from land to sea. Come learn about the amazing survival
instincts of these this ancient reptiles see and how they compare
to the turtles we see in our own backyards. We will compare and
contrast characteristics and explore how their life gets started.
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Totally Tropcis
Tropical rain forests are home to over half of the world's living organisms. We will explore the tropics as we look at the unique characteristics of the plants and animals that call it home.
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Ag in Action
Agriculture is an important part of Minnesota’s history. We’ll take a look at what agriculture commodities are grown and raised in Minnesota and where those products end up.
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Animal Classifieds
Wanted: a system to organize living things based on a variety of criteria. Previous experience not required.
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Bare Necessities
We all have survival needs to meet. Many animals play games of ‘give and take’ and “survival of the fittest”. Learn about the rules of the game and who ends up the winner.
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Bouncing Back/ ZooQuest***
What species on the Northern Trail are endangered? Why are they
in trouble? Students will learn about endangered species, how
humans have affected these populations, and how zoos play an important
role in their conservation.
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Colorful Corals Class
Corals are animals that create reefs, one of the most colorful
places on earth, and it's not an easy job! Find out for yourself
as you try to establish and maintain a coral reef through an interactive
game.
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Dolphin Dive Class
Dive deeply into the dolphin world as we compare and contrast
characteristics of the two groups of whales (yes, dolphins are
a type of whale). We'll study echolocation and learn how these
animals are able to stay warm in the icy waters of the sea.
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Farm Fresh Class
We'll take a fresh look at the domestication of animals and how
it relates to farm products that we use everyday. Come meet the
animals and learn which breeds are better egg-layers or milk-makers.
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Furry History of Minnesota/ ZooQuest***
What was it like to be a voyager in Minnesota 200 years ago? Students
will go back in time with a historical character to study the
historical impact of humans on the environment.
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Shark Secrets Class
Sharks are a unique type of fish. We will look at the secret adaptations
that make them efficient predators of the seas.
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Survival: Turtles of the Sea
Each year thousands of newly hatched sea turtles make the hazardous
journey from land to sea. Come learn about the amazing survival
instincts of these creatures and the challenges they face in their
development from eggs to adults.
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Totally Tropics Class
The tropics is home to over half of the world's living organisms.
Where do they all fit? Come explore the different layers of the
fascinating rainforest ecosystem.
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Vanishing Animals
There are certain criteria that can predict if an animal is a vanishing candidate. We will look deeper into these characteristics and discover what influences humans have on their survival.
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Advancements in Agriculture
What do Dolly the sheep and the Minnesota Zoo’s Lantz the bull have in common? They represent the advancements in technology in farming today. Explore the future of farming and biotechnology in this special farm class.
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Beyond the Menagerie
Zoos are more than a mere collection of animals! They have evolved into immersive experiences, education centers and conservation havens for endangered species. Learn how zoos continue to evolve.
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Bouncing Back/ ZooQuest***
Bison, bluebirds, pronghorn, wild turkey, wood duck, and trumpeter swans! Meet these Northern Trail animals that have made a dramatic comeback from the edge of extinction.
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Farm Fresh Class
Dolly the Sheep. Gene the Bull. What do these animals have in
common? They represent a fresh technology in farming today. Explore
this new biotechnology on a visit to the farm.
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Furry History of Minnesota/ ZooQuest***
What was it like to be a “Voyageur” in Minnesota 200 years ago? Develop an understanding of the relationships between animals and humans as you go back in time with a naturalist in historical costume.
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Marine Mysteries Class
Coral reefs are disappearing at an alarming rate. Are humans to blame? Investigate the complex interactions of this ecosystem.
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Nature vs Nurture
What influences an animal’s behavior? Animal observation will be done using various sampling methods.
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Vanishing Animals Class
How can researchers predict whether or not an animal is in danger
of extinction? We'll learn about the characteristics that researchers
look for, and talk about the role that zoo's play in the conservation
of endangered species.
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Zoo Rendezvous
You can now schedule Zoomobile’s popular road programs during your visit to the Zoo.
See the Zoomobile section of our Web site for more information.
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