2007-2008: Grades 4–8
Costs Reduced for At-Zoo Programs!
The 
symbol identifies longer programs including a tour.
| At-Zoo cost per program : | $15.00 |
Zoo to You  cost : |
$60 first session, $30 per additional session |
| Program length : | 45-60 minutes; At-Zoo programs with tours are 75-90 minutes |
| Program dates : | October 1 - May 23 |
| Maximum students/session : | 30 |
The Predator & Prey Game & Tour
Student teams compete to see whether a predator or its prey is better adapted to survive an encounter, and then see which one best improves its odds of survival. After the competition, take a tour to see a variety of predators and their prey at the Zoo. How to Register
ZSI: Zoo Science Investigation
In this problem-based scenario, students apply logic and scientific reasoning to solve the challenge of how a mystery disease could be transmitted to zoo animals. Along the way, they’ll learn how science is applied to care for animals at the Zoo. Program includes a short tour. How to Register
Forest Explorers: Tropic Zone Tour
Take an imaginary trip to the tropics to explore why rain forests contain incredibly diverse plants and animals. Consider how life is adapted for survival in different habitats by comparing a Wisconsin forest to a tropical forest during a tour. How to Register
Big Cats
Investigate what makes cats successful hunters and the quintessential carnivorous mammals. Using numerous skulls, skeletons and activities, we’ll compare a variety of meat-eating mammals and some of their prey while learning why felines are the “cat’s meow” among the land hunters. How to Register
Partners & Parasites: Friend or Foe?
To help or to hurt, that is the question. Explore the complexities of animal relationships by learning about symbiosis: animal interdependence. Examine real animal artifacts as you discover how animals bond and benefit or bother and burden each other. Then wind down with a wormy craft. How to Register
Six-Legged Science: Insects
Explore the diversity of invertebrate animals through our collection of live and mounted insects. Study the exoskeletons, metamorphosis and other adaptations of the most diverse animal group. Then make a “buggy” to go home. How to Register
What Do Zoo Vets Do? OR Zoo Careers
These in-depth illustrated talks delve into the behind-the-scenes work of the Zoo’s staff. The Vet program focuses on how the veterinary staff cares for rare, exotic and wild animals. Zoo Careers looks at the array of jobs required to run the Zoo -- from animal keepers to the Zoo director. How to Register
Going! Going! Saved?
Explore factors that endanger wild animals and learn about conservation efforts that are helping several species. Students can touch elephant ivory, rhino horn, tiger fur, and more. The program addresses simple genetics concepts related to zoo breeding programs for endangered species. Programs at the Zoo include a tour. How to Register
Predators: Jaws, Claws & Paws
Through hands-on examination of skulls, claws, fangs, talons, etc., discover how predators such as antlions, bears, raptors, timberdoodles, vipers and more succeed at hunting, capturing and killing their prey. How to Register
