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Let us bring the Zoo to you!

Whether students are learning from home or returning to the classroom, we wanted to pass along our fun virtual learning programs.


Visit https://www.fortworthzoo.org/virtual-programs to register.


For more information, contact the education department:
817-759-7200
education@fortworthzoo.org

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Creature Feature

Grades: Prek-12

Cost: $75

Monday-Sunday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 2 p.m. CST


This 20-minute chat is designed for small groups (think families, individual classes, and animal lovers of all ages) looking for a personal, interactive, one-on-one experience with a zookeeper and two animals. Choose from a list of animals (when you register) to personalize your feature for a one of a kind virtual experience.

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Monthly Menagerie

Grades: Prek-12

Cost: $75

Monday-Sunday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 2 p.m. CST


Like the Creature Feature, this 20-minute chat is also designed for small groups. But in this program, you will learn about a specific animal theme and discover two animals that relate to the theme.


November – Jump, Walk, or Crawl into Fall!

Whatever your speed, come explore animal movement.


December – Merry Texmas!

Texas “winter” can be questionable. Join us as we learn about how animals prepare for winter where they live.


January – Winter Wisdom

Did you know….? Come find out!


February – U R CUTE

Love is in the air! Make a date with your valentine and learn about animal courtship.


March – Myths and Legends

Separate animal facts from fiction in this virtual quest.


April – Animal Appetites

Who eats what? Discover and discuss different animal diets.


May – True Colors

From red to violet and everything in between, come meet a couple colorful creatures!

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Virtual Breakfast Club

Grades: Prek-12

Cost: $40

Coffee with Critters (ages 16 and older) - 2nd Saturday of the month

Breakfast with the Beasts (geared toward ages 2 to 11) - 4th Saturday of the month


Bring your little animals to eat breakfast virtually with our little animals or have coffee with a critter! Join us for the next online gathering of the Fort Worth Zoo's Breakfast Clubs to meet some new furry, feathered, and scaled friends and learn more about them from our animal outreach staff.

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Virtual Field Trip

Grades: Prek-12

Cost: $100

Monday-Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 2 p.m. CST


Make your next virtual meetup a wild one! This 30-minute animal program is great for up to 100 participants at your school, business, home, or club meeting! You'll meet and learn about three amazing ambassador animals, which include a range of birds, mammals, and reptiles, both native and exotic.

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Virtual Storytime

Grades: Prek-K

Cost: $25

Monday-Sunday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 2 p.m. CST


Go on a wild reading adventure with this 30-minute program that includes one animal-themed story, one animal visitor, and virtual social time with participants!

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Virtual Zoo Careers Program

Grades: K-6

Cost: $60

Available Monday-Friday by request


This 30 minute virtual program focuses on the ins and outs of numerous Zoo careers. Join a Zoo Education staff member as we explore career options and chat with another Zoo employee. Students can ask questions in this interactive program

Educational Program Recordings

No registration is required. Students can watch these recordings anytime.


All About Animals (Grades Prek-6)

Join us for an amazing program that's all about the animals. This program features 2 different live animals and a question-and-answer session with an animal outreach specialist. Discover amazing animal facts as we compare and contrast both animals and learn more about their unique adaptations.


Birds


Reptiles (Temporarily not available)


Winter Adaptations


Mammals

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The views and opinions expressed are those of the contributing members of Connect2Texas and do not necessarily represent the views of the Education Service Center Region 11. While some content is deemed appropriate for various curriculum standards used by viewers nationwide, most content providers make an effort to tie their content to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
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Email: c2tx@esc11.net
Website: www.connect2texas.net
Location: Fort Worth, TX, United States
Phone: 817-740-7516
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