Grades 4–8
Costs Reduced for At-Zoo Programs!
The 
symbol 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 : | $20 without tour, $30 with tour |
Zoo to You  cost : |
$65 first session, $35 per additional session |
| Program length : | 60 minutes without tour, 75-90 minutes with tour |
| Program dates : | October 1 - May 21 |
| Maximum students/session : | 30 |
Jaws, Claws & Paws
Discover how predators such as antlions, bears, raptors, big cats, and more succeed at hunting, capturing and killing their prey. Learn through hands-on examination of skulls, claws, fangs, talons, etc. (EE, S, E, M) How to Register
Endangered Species
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 much more. (EE, S, E, SS) How to Register
ZSI: Zoo Science Investigation
Program dates: October 1 – December 18 and March 1 – May 21
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. A portion of this class takes place out in the Zoo. (EE, S, E, SS, M) How to Register
Predator versus Prey
Students take an active role in the predator/prey relationship as they compete to see whether a predator or its prey is better adapted to survive an encounter. We finish with a tour into the Zoo to see a variety of predators and their prey.
(EE, S, E) How to Register
Zoo Careers
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 a diverse collection of animals. (S, E) How to Register
Rain Forests
Take an imaginary trip to the tropics through the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary to explore why rain forests contain incredibly diverse plants and animals. Consider how life is adapted for survival in different habitats by comparing a tropical forest to a Wisconsin forest. (EE, S, E, SS, M) How to Register
Wisconsin Wildlife
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Show your state pride when you get the news on native Wisconsin animals and the interesting habitats that they call home. This dynamic program features beautiful mounted specimens of several native animals. (EE, S, E, SS) 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. (EE, S, E) 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. (EE, S, E, M) How to Register
Amazing Ape Adaptations
Compare the adaptations of the great apes (gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, bonobo) and even monkeys to those of the human body through hands-on investigations of primate skull, hand, and foot replicas. (EE, S, E, SS) How to Register
