Grades 4–8 Costs Reduced for At-Zoo Programs!

The Walking Toursymbol identifies longer programs including a tour.

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 : $15.00 without tour, $25.00 with tour
Zoo to You cost : $60 first session, $30 per additional session
Program length : 50-60 minutes without tour, 75-90 minutes with tour
Program dates : October 1 - May 22
Maximum students/session : 30

The Predator & Prey Game & Tour Walking Tour Available
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. Then, take a tour to see a variety of predators and their prey at the Zoo. (EE, S, E) How to Register

ZSI: Zoo Science Investigation Walking Tour Available
Program dates: October 1 – December 19 and March 2 – May 22
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. (EE, S, E, SS) How to Register

Forest Explorers: Tropic Zone Tour Walking Tour Available
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. (EE, S, E, SS, M) How to Register

Big Cats Walking Tour Available
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. (EE, S, E) How to Register

Partners & Parasites: Friend or Foe? Zoo to You
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. (EE, S, E) How to Register

Six-Legged Science: Insects Zoo to You
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. (EE, S, E, M) How to Register

Zoo Careers Zoo to You Walking Tour Available
This in-depth presentation takes a look at the many responsibilities of zookeepers and veterinary staff at the Zoo. Learn about the specialized work involved in taking care of our animals and visit the Animal Health Center for a closer look. (S, E) How to Register

Monkeys & Apes Zoo to You Walking Tour Available
Investigate the adaptations and diverse lifestyles of monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans and bonobos through hands-on experiences with skull, hand and foot replicas of several apes. (EE, S, E, SS) How to Register

Predators: Jaws, Claws & Paws Zoo to You Walking Tour Available
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. (EE, S, E, M) How to Register

Endangered Species Zoo to You Walking Tour Available
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. (EE, S, E, SS) How to Register