Education: San Diego Zoo Assembly and Classroom Programs
Note: All assembly programs are also available in the San Diego Zoo's Otto Center auditorium. The maximum group size is 200 students and adults per assembly. The regular assembly fees are applied. Admission to the Zoo is complimentary for San Diego County schools within the ratio of one adult per five students in grades K–2, one adult per ten students for grades 3–12.
Assemblies (at your school or at the Zoo)
All assemblies feature live animal presentations, either the Zoo's zany, good-natured wildlife research, Dr. Zoolittle, or the musical adventurer, Wild Wes, along with a Zoo educator, fun and learning, and a coupon for each student providing free admission to the Zoo (when accompanied by a paid adult).
Length: 45–50 minutes Maximum: 300 people Fee: $300 for first assembly and $150 for each additional assembly (same day, same school, same room location). A milage fee may apply. Due to a generous donation, some North County schools qualify for a free program. Call for details.
Grades K–6
Be A Planet Protector with
Wild Wes
Find out how youngsters can make a difference for
conservation, what to do, when to do it, and how
to tell others. You'll meet Wild Wes and have the
chance to be part of the show, learn some really
cool facts about animals and conservation through
music, and meet two special Zoo animals. Life Science/Ecology/Music
Travel
the Globe: Music, Wild Wes, & Wildlife
This
musical adventure offers a global look at wildlife
and takes students around the world with the engaging
Wild Wes, exploring wild places and exotic animals.
Wild Wes gets every student involved with songs
about animals and their habitats. Two special Zoo
animals join in the fun. Geography/Life Science/Music
Grades K–8
Dr.
Zoolittle & the Icky, Yucky, Gross Bugs
Bugs are important, and students will find
out why in this entertaining, amazing, buggy presentation.
They will learn how bugs help keep the planet clean,
and how they can help with recycling. They'll also
get to meet lots of bugs and a Zoo insectivore too! Life Science
Dr.
Zoolittle Explores Animal Outlaws
Some
animals have creepy reputations that they don't
deserve at all. Listen to Dr. Zoolittle as he rehearses
a Hollywood script, and get introduced to "creepy"
animals highlighted in the program through drama
and magic. Life Science/Drama
Dr. Zoolittle Explores Disappearing Wildlife
Students
can be part of the solution to help endangered wildlife
and Dr. Zoolittle will show them how. They'll meet
an exciting animal and find out what they can do
to help all animals. Life Science/Ecology
Dr.
Zoolittle Explores Nature's Tricks
Dr.
Zoolittle will dazzle students with astounding feats
of magic. An animal visitor from the San Diego Zoo
will help teach kids about some of the "magic" animals
use to survive in the wild. Life Science/Adaptations
Dr.
Zoolittle Explores the Mystery of Migration
Students
come along for the trip as Dr. Zoolittle explores
birds and other creatures that are on the move!
Audience members will learn about the variety of
animals that migrate and their habitats, and discover
special animals that migrate and can be found in
our backyards. Life Science
Science
Mysteries with Dr. Zoolittle
Reading
about science is fun with Dr. Zoolittle in charge.
He'll share stories filled with mysteries, and show
students how scientists solve them. A San Diego
Zoo animal will make an appearance, too. Life Science/Literature
Grades 6–9
Dr. Zoolittle Explores Careers with Wildlife
There's a wild variety of career options for work with wildlife. Find out all about them during Dr. Zoolittle's presentation. Careers
Classroom outreach program
Grades preschool–2
Critter Coverings
Using animal presentations and hands-on props, Critter Coverings is a program designed for young children. A reptile, bird, and mammal are used along with props to help children focus on the coverings of each animal group. A short interactive slide show and closing song are also part of the program.
Length: 35–40 minutes Maximum: 35 per group (students and adults) Fee: $175 for first at-school classroom assembly and $75 for each additional program at the same site, same day. A milage fee may apply.
"Thank you so much for giving Room 4 students such a great opportunity to see, touch, and experience all your "Animal Outlaws." They all had so much fun! —Miss D., Lemon Grove Middle School
