Brown Bear Bonanza

by Alaska Zoo

The Alaska Zoo Distance Learning Program invites you to meet our beary awesome brown bears in a live 45-60-minute videoconference presentation. Explore the unique characteristics and behaviors of brown bears, discover the individual personalities of our resident bears, and hear the rescue stories that brought them to the Alaska Zoo.

Program Rating

based on 4 evaluation(s).

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $150.00
By Request Premium: $150.00

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

Program length is 45-60 minutes.

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons After School Programs

Minimum participants:

None.

Maximum participants:

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

Primary Disciplines

Online Learning/Digital Learning , Online Learning/Digital Learning , Science

Program Delivery Mode

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

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. We reserve the right to shorten or cancel your program if you are more than 15 minutes late connecting with us.

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 (5 min)
Meet your Alaska Zoo educator and get introduced to our resident brown bears.

2. Live Bear Enrichment & Fun Facts (15 min)
Watch the bears participate in live enrichment activities while learning fascinating facts about brown bear behavior, diet, and habitat.

3. Bear Rescue Stories (10 min)
Hear the unique background stories of each bear and discover how they came to live at the Alaska Zoo.

4. Biofacts Discovery (5 min)
Get an up-close look at real bear biofacts, including skulls and teeth, and learn how these adaptations help bears survive.

5. Awesome Adaptations (5 min)
Explore amazing brown bear adaptations through engaging photos and videos.

6. Questions & Answers (10 min)
Wrap up the program with an interactive Q&A session.

Objectives

Through this program participants should be able to:
*List some brown bear characteristics.
*Describe bear adaptations and how they are used for survival.
*Identify where they live and what they eat.
*Discuss how brown bears care for their young.