Animal Doctors: Vets and Their Teams

by Saint Louis Zoo

A vet's job is very important in caring for animals at our Zoo, but they can't do it alone! It takes a whole team - from vets to zookeepers, vet technicians to nutrition keepers. Learn about the ways that our animal care team makes sure our animals are happy and health:

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $175.00

Please schedule carefully! A program transfer fee of 10% of the total transferred program costs will be charged. Transfer fees must be paid with credit card at the time requested. We cannot accommodate same day or next day transfers. If the transfer cannot be accommodated and you wish to cancel, cancellation fees will apply.

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

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Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify the Education Department at (314) 646-4544 or the Administrative Assistant at (314) 646-4677 immediately if you need to cancel. Another group may be able to take your place.

Refunds
One Month Prior to Program:

A full refund will be issued minus a 10% cancellation fee if you notify the Education Department at least one month prior to your program(s).

Between ten business days and one month Prior to Program:

You are entitled to a 50% program fee refund if you notify the Education Department between 10 business days and one month prior to your program date.

Less than ten business days Prior to Program:

There is no refund for groups that cancel with less than two weeks' notice.
Please note: In the event that your school and/or the Zoo is closed the day of your program due to weather, we will try to reschedule your program or issue a full refund.

About This Provider

Saint Louis Zoo

St. Louis, MO
United States

The Saint Louis Zoo's mission is to conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation, and educational programs that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.

Our videoconferencing classes will introduce you and your students to a variety of animals and topics including: habitats, ecology, and adaptations. Older students will also learn about our conservation programs going on here at the Zoo and around the world.

All programs are interactive
and may utilize any of the following: live video from our Zoo habitats, webcams, pre-recorded video footage, biofacts,
and other means to create a memorable learning experience.

Contact:
Amber Brown
outreachrequests@stlzoo.org
3147810900 x4677

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to Saint Louis Zoo and educator.
2. Discuss/define what a veterinarian is and who is on our medical team
3. Visit animals in their habitats.

Objectives

Explore the different types of animal care at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

LS1A K-2 -- Structure and function
LS1B K-2 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1C K-2 -- Organization for matter and energy flow in organisms
LS4D K-2 -- Biodiversity and humans

State Standards

MO Standards: K.ETS1.A.1, 1. ETS1.A.1, 2. ETS1.A. 1

MO ELS: AL.I.C.2, L.II.A.1, L.II.A.3, L.II.A.5, S.II.A.1-4, AL.1.D.1,L.I.A.1-4