Zoo to You!

Liven up your lesson plan with the Zoo’s exciting, hands-on educational programs here at the Zoo, or we’ll bring the zoo to your classroom, auditorium or campus. Inspire your students from pre-K through college to learn about science, animals and the environment.

Programming Social Guide

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Welcome the live animal ambassadors to your classroom. Give your class the advantage of a learning experience only living creatures can provide as they meet amazing animals and examine rare artifacts.

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Wild Assemblies

Provide an outstanding and interactive learning experience for your entire student body or large assembly group. Our Wild Assemblies promote learning and improve retention of key concepts while introducing every member of your group to rare, beautiful and diverse species from across Connecticut and around the globe.

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Scout Wild Assembly

Inspire your scouts to learn about nature, animals and stewardship at the Zoo for an up-close animal encounter or bring the Zoo to your next meeting. Invite the Zoo to your next scout gathering. Our “Life in the Wild” Assembly is the perfect complement for your large scout get-together.

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Presentations

Invite a guest lecturer to spice up your event. Our exotic expertise can supplement a variety of curricula. Our staff can create a topic specific lecture with thrilling images straight from the field, museum quality artifacts and potentially a few living, breathing creatures.

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Career Talks

Invite one of our Zoo educators to talk to your class about the many exciting and rewarding careers available at Zoos. Our educators will discuss the requirements, education, and experience needed to obtain an animal related career.

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As always, we are happy to work with you on specific programming topics to meet your curriculum needs. Our programs are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards

Contact Us

Contact the Zoo's Education Department at 203.394.6563 or [email protected]