Snow Leopard Secrets

by Alaska Zoo

Meet one of the world’s most elusive big cats - the snow leopard! Discover the amazing adaptations of our resident snow leopards that help them survive in cold mountain habitats. Learn why snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains,” explore their powerful climbing abilities, thick fur, and long tails, and hear how zoos help protect this incredible species through conservation and education.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $200.00

This program must be booked at least one week in advance of the desired program date and time.
All invoices will be emailed along with a program confirmation email upon reserving your program date and time. All fees are in United States currency.

Length

45-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod Before and after school program groups Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

No Minimum

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 participants.

Primary Disciplines

Problem Solving, Science

Program Delivery Mode

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

Booking Information

In the winter, Anchorage experiences much shorter daylight hours than most places encounter. Due to these differences in daylight hours we may suggest more suitable times on your requested program date, depending on your program choice, to make sure you are getting the best quality program(s) possible. Thank you for understanding.

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

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

About This Provider

Alaska Zoo

Anchorage, Alaska
United States

The Alaska Zoo has provided a home for orphaned, injured and captive-born animals for over 50 years. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting the conservation of Arctic, subarctic and like-climate species through education, research and community enrichment. We are proud to offer quality programs and events for all ages.

Contact:
Rich Capitan
education@alaskazoo.org
9073416462

Program Details

Format

1. Welcome & Introductions: Meet our zoo expert and get to know the snow leopards: Malala and Nakai.
2. Snow Leopards Backstory: A 5-minute overview of their lives, habitats, and personalities.
3. Enrichment and Behavior Observation: Watch and learn as our expert explains 15 minutes of snow leopards’ behaviors in real time.
4. Conservation discussion
5. Interactive Q&A: Ask questions and get answers directly from our zoo expert.
6. Fun Snow Leopard Facts: Fill the remaining time with interesting and educational polar bear facts.

Objectives

Through this program participants should be able to:
*Identify snow leopard’s physical characteristics
*List some adaptations for survival
*Discuss main variables threatening snow leopards
*Identify positive solutions for snow leopard conservation