School & Preschool Programs

Whether you are looking for an in-school presentation featuring live animals, or a one-of-a-kind field trip, we have options for you!

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Schools on Safari Field Trips (link)

Columbian Park Zoo offers a formal field trip program package, called Schools on Safari.  Our Schools on Safari Field Trip season takes place in April and May each year. Schools on Safari requires advance reservation and availability is limited.  For more information about the Schools on Safari Field Trip Program, please visit the Schools on Safari page at the link.

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K-12 In-School Programs (link)

Can't come to the zoo? Let the Zoo come to YOU!  With a Zoo-to-You presentation and our Learning Labs, a zoo educators will travel to your site with several Animal Ambassadors to entertain and educate your audience. With a presentation topic geared towards inspiring awe and appreciation of our planet's incredible creatures, our animals will help connect participants to what the zoo and YOU can do to save wildlife.

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Animal Tales (link)

An Animal Tales presentation introduces the young learner to animal life through a shared story and a hands-on encounter with one of our Animal Ambassadors.  

Recommended for preschool and early elementary ages, this program is perfect for early childhood centers, daycare facilities, and academic preschools.