Grades 2–3

Area skill sets are coded at the end of  each program description:

  • EE-Environmental Education
  • S-Science
  • E-English Language
  • SS-Social Science
  • M-Math
At Zoo cost per program : $40.00 for 10-20 children; $50 for 21-30
Zoo to You cost : $60 first session, $40 per additional session
Program times : flexible
Program length : 1 hour
Program dates : October 1 - May 22
Maximum students/session : 30

Wisconsin Safari
Sponsored by U.S. Cellular
Show your state pride when you get the news on native Wisconsin animals – interesting invertebrates, marvelous mammals, and fantastic fish. This dynamic program features beautiful mounted specimens, a craft, and a visit from a live Wisconsin animal. (EE, S, E, SS) How to Register

Ocean Commotion Zoo to You
Dive into the mysterious underwater world of the ocean and the amazing animals that call it home. Learn weird and wonderful facts about marine ecosystems. Have a whale of a time creating an ocean craft to take home! (EE, S, E) How to Register

Animal Body Coverings Zoo to You
What makes an animal a reptile, fish, amphibian, mammal, or bird? Learn about animal classification in a fun presentation while touching real scales, skin, fur, and feathers and make an amazing body covering decoder. (S, E) How to Register

Creatures of the Night Zoo to You
While you sleep, nocturnal animals awaken to use the cover of darkness. Discover how bats catch tiny insects on the darkest nights, why owls fly silently and how animals avoid going “bump in the night.” Have a hoot making an owl. (EE, S, E) How to Register

Feeding Frenzy: Predator or Prey? Zoo to You
What’s on the menu? In this highly interactive program, students examine the teeth, skulls and other features of several animals while learning about food chains and how many animals need one another to survive. An art project introduces producers, consumers, and decomposers. (EE, S, E) How to Register

Homes & Hideaways: Habitats Zoo to You
What makes a habitat a home? Explore the characteristics of coral reefs, polar regions, deserts, and rain forests as we investigate how animals are suited to life in these places. Learn about basic animal needs in this interactive program and make a home for an animal of your own. (EE, S, E, SS) How to Register

Insect Invasion Zoo to You
The bugs are coming! Insects are the most numerous animals on Earth. Explore the characteristics of insects, including how they live, thrive and survive in almost every corner of the world. “Creep around” with our live insect collection and make a buggy craft of your own. (S, E) How to Register