Saint Louis Zoo

a CILC Content Provider

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.

2022-2023

2019-2020

2018-2019

Honorable Mention

2017-2018

2012-2013

Honorable Mention

2011-2012

Honorable Mention

2010-2011

Honorable Mention

Programs by Saint Louis Zoo

Animal Champions

Can you run as fast as a cheetah or leap like a lemur? What makes you a champion? Animals can be champions too! This interactive program will introduce students to animal adaptations and how these adaptations help animals survive.

Animal Magic (3o minutes)

Animals have adaptations that can seem like magic! Our educators have a few tricks up their sleeves to help you learn about amazing animals at our Zoo and in the wild.

Animal Magic (45 minutes)

Animals have adaptations that can seem like magic! Our educators have a few tricks up their sleeves to help you learn about amazing animals at our Zoo and in the wild.

Animal Tales (3o minutes)

Let’s combine the powers of science and literacy in this interactive learning adventure! Through books, interactive stories, videos, and so much more we will learn all about animals.

Animal Tales (45 minutes)

Let’s combine the powers of science and literacy in this interactive learning adventure! Through books, interactive stories, videos, and so much more we will learn all about animals.

Animal Training

Animal training is an important role of the zoo keepers at the Saint Louis Zoo! Join a zoo educator to learn what animal training is all about and how zoo keepers use positive reinforcement training to provide daily care, like health monitoring...

Baby Animals (30 minutes in length)

One of the most exciting things at a zoo is when babies are born! In this program, we'll be introduced to some of the babies that have been born at the Saint Louis Zoo, via recorded videos. We'll also learn how animals and keepers care for the...

Baby Animals (45 minutes in length)

Beautiful Birds

Discover the different beaks, feet and feathers of the birds at the Saint Louis Zoo. With many diverse birds from a small burrowing owl to a big bateleur eagle or rhinoceros hornbill, you never know what flying friend you might see next! NOTE: Zoo...

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is as complex as it is important for our natural world. It is no secret that there are many species across the globe that are increasingly at risk of extinction. Thus, it is important to understand biodiversity and human impact...

Critter Calls (And More!)

How do you tell someone that you’re happy to see them? Or show that you’re sad? Animals communicate in many different ways to show how they feel, find a friend, say to others ‘stay away!,' and more. Through games, videos, and live Zoo animals we...

Custom-designed Program

The Saint Louis Zoo can develop a program on a topic of your choice. Animals are a great way to interest kids in learning. We’ll present animals to your classroom to support your curriculum and create a lesson based on your needs. Students will...

Habitat Helpers (30 minutes)

What do you need to be happy and healthy? Do animals need the same things? Let’s sing and make art while we learn about the four basic needs of all animals (food, water, shelter, and space). This program may include live animals, an art activity ...

Habitat Helpers (45 minutes)

Icky Sticky Animals (30 minutes)

Animals do some pretty outrageous things. Let’s learn about what makes these 'icky’ creatures not 'icky' but neat! Join us for experiments and leave with an icky sticky art idea to do on your own.?

Icky Sticky Animals (45 minutes)

Mathimals

How much hay do you need to feed seven elephants? Can you draw an animal exhibit design to scale? This interactive program may include videos, live animals, and hands-on activities that demonstrate the importance of math in the Zoo world.

Nature of Science: Adaptations

Animals have many features and abilities that help them do more than just survive! This program explores a variety of physical and behavioral animal adaptations?with?a fun, engaging presentation?that includes animal biofacts.

Penguin & Puffin Coast, 3rd-5th Grade

Meet our adorable penguins and puffins and learn about the cold areas in the northern and southern hemispheres of the globe. Participate in activities to learn about how these animals survive in their cold climates.

Penguin & Puffin Coast, 6th-8th Grade

Penguin & Puffin Coast, K-2nd Grade (30 minutes)

Penguin & Puffin Coast, K-2nd Grade (45 minutes)

Playful Primates

The Saint Louis Zoo is home to many curious apes, lemurs, and monkeys! We will take you to either Primate Canopy Trails or Jungle of the Apes where you can observe primates engaging in natural behaviors like climbing, swinging or playing around...

Polar Bear Plunge 3rd-5th grade

Plunge right in with the Zoo and learn all about polar bears! Meet our amazing polar bear and learn about what makes these amazing marine mammals so special. Participate in activities to learn about how polar bears and other arctic animals...

Polar Bear Plunge K-2nd

Scales and Slime

Join the Saint Louis Zoo as we visit the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium and discover some of the radical reptiles and amazing amphibians that call the Zoo home. King cobra? Pig-nosed turtle? Hellbender? You never know what you might see next...

Small Wonders

The Saint Louis Zoo will take you on a tour of the Bayer Insectarium and discover small but mighty invertebrates. Housing more than 100 species, you are sure to learn why these often-misunderstood animals are so important. NOTE: Zoo educators...

Surprise Safari

Virtually visit a Zoo location of your choice! At the beginning of your program, your Zoo Educator will provide two surprise options to choose from and your group will vote to determine where your adventure begins!

Surviving the Season

As the trees turn green and the ice melts away, we know that winter is over and summer is on its way. Discover changes that animals make in order to adapt to the seasons.Content updated as needed to fit the current season.

The Dirt on Dirt

Dr. Worm, expert vermicomposter, will show you the dynamic world of decomposers. Find out how dirt made your lunch, investigate a worm’s habitat, and even meet a few new wiggly friends. Learn why worms are important and how they help eat our...

What is an Animal?

How do you know if something is alive or not? Or if it's a plant or an animal? Let’s break it down together as we discover the characteristics of living things through song, games, videos, and checking in with our live animals at the Zoo!

Zoo Clues

Problem solving and mysteries are just another part of the job for zookeepers and vets. Join us as zoo detectives to learn what these mysteries are, how and why we need to solve them, and then we'll also solve some mysteries of our own!

Type of Organization

Science Center/Zoo

Contact

Amber Brown outreachrequests@stlzoo.org
One Government Drive
St. Louis MO 63110
3147810900 x4677
United States

https://stlzoo.org/education/virtual-programs/school-groups-and-organizations

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Saint Louis Zoo cover:

Art
Problem Solving
Sciences
STEM

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

The Boeing Company is generously providing scholarship funding for distance learning programs for underserved students. The programs must be presented during the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Scheduling Coordinator at (314) 646-4677 or outreachrequests@stlzoo.org Funding available on a first come, first-serve basis.

"I enjoy and learn something every time we make a connection with St. Louis Zoo."

"This program was the best we have had this year."

"The program included photos, live action, real animals and a competent presenter. It was the most fun we have had all year with our elementary students. That is all you can ask for a presentation!"

"Our instructor was so easy to work with. It was her idea to create a custom program based on what I had described our unit of study to her. She was incredibly engaging; she had my students attention on a day they were unable to interact with her because our microphone wasn't working. She offered fantastic information that I was able to stem lessons from the rest of my unit. The kids have asked every day this week if we get to talk to her again...in which I have to disappoint them."

The Saint Louis Zoo is also a four-time recipient of the CILC Pinnacle Award, Honorable Mention, and one-time recipient of the CILC Pinnacle Award.

Saint Louis Zoo

Programs by Saint Louis Zoo

Animal Champions

Animal Magic (3o minutes)

Animal Magic (45 minutes)

Animal Tales (3o minutes)

Animal Tales (45 minutes)

Animal Training

Baby Animals (30 minutes in length)

Baby Animals (45 minutes in length)

Beautiful Birds

Biodiversity

Critter Calls (And More!)

Custom-designed Program

Habitat Helpers (30 minutes)

Habitat Helpers (45 minutes)

Icky Sticky Animals (30 minutes)

Icky Sticky Animals (45 minutes)

Mathimals

Nature of Science: Adaptations

Penguin & Puffin Coast, 3rd-5th Grade

Penguin & Puffin Coast, 6th-8th Grade

Penguin & Puffin Coast, K-2nd Grade (30 minutes)

Penguin & Puffin Coast, K-2nd Grade (45 minutes)

Playful Primates

Polar Bear Plunge 3rd-5th grade

Polar Bear Plunge K-2nd

Scales and Slime

Small Wonders

Surprise Safari

Surviving the Season

The Dirt on Dirt

What is an Animal?

Zoo Clues

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Primary Disciplines

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials