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Animals Down Under

by  Lee Richardson Zoo

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G'day mate! Animals that are found in Australia are some of the most distinctive animals on Earth. Travel down under with me as we peer into a pouch, leap over lizards, and discover other facts about animals found on this humongous island.

The Lee Richardson Zoo's Distance Learning Studio offers a multitude of environmental programs to students all over the nation. Our programs always include 2-4 live animals. However, we are currently unable to give programs from actual exhibits around the zoo. If you would like to know which specific animals will be used in your program, please contact the Distance Learning Coordinator directly.

Program Rating

   based on 23 evaluation(s).

About This Program

Cost

By Request: $120.00


The fee for all Distance Learning programs is $120 per program. Payment in full must be received no later than ten (10) working days before the program is scheduled to occur.

Length

45 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

100


Primary Disciplines

Sciences


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Zoom
WebEx



Booking Information

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Lee Richardson Zoo

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event that a program must be canceled due to weather, technical issues, or other circumstances beyond the control of the Zoo or program recipient, the program may be rescheduled at a later date agreeable to both parties for no additional charge (dependent on availability).

REFUND POLICIES: Once registration is confirmed, the Lee Richardson Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit policy. If a program is canceled at any time for any reason other than those listed above, no refund or credit will be given. Substitution of another group of participants of the same age is permitted with prior notification.

About This Provider

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Lee Richardson Zoo

Garden City, KS
United States



Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and home to hundreds of native and exotic animals, the Lee Richardson Zoo is located in Garden City, Kansas.

The mission of Lee Richardson Zoo’s education team is to
provide experiences for all ages that inspire pro-conservation action through
opportunities that are fun, empathetic, and engaging. 

Our programs feature several of our animal ambassadors and offer up close and personal interactions for your students focused on a variety of fun and science based topics!

Contact:
Education Division
zoo.education@gardencityks.us
6202761250

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with a discussion of where Australia is on a Map and why because of its isolation, it has very unique animals.
2. Next we talk about the different kinds of mammals in Australia.
3. Then we discuss birds, reptiles, and amphibians of Australia while viewing live animal examples

Objectives

The participant will:
- realize where Australia is on a map and why there are unique animals on this continent.
- learn about the monotremes, marsupials, reptiles, birds, and amphibians of Australia
- if time permits, the problems (introduced species,etc) that Australia is facing will be discussed.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

K-4: Life Science
* The characteristics of organisms
* Organisms and environments
K-4: Personal and social perspectives
* Characteristics and changes in populations
* Changes in environments
5-8: Life Science
* Populations and ecosystems
* Diversity and adaptations of organisms
5-8: Personal and Social Perspectives
* Populations, resources, and environments
9-12:Life Science
* Interdependence of organisms
* Behavior of organisms
9-12:Personal and Social Perspectives
* Population growth
* Environmental quality
* Natural and human-induced hazards