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 Doctors: Vets and Their Teams

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...

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...

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)

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...

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

Let’s explore the unique adaptations that allow animals to survive in different seasons. From winter hibernation to keeping cool in the summer, each season holds secrets to their survival.Content updated as needed to fit the current season.

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
Science
STEM

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

The Gateway to Innovation Conference 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 Doctors: Vets and Their Teams

Baby Animals (30 minutes in length)

Baby Animals (45 minutes in length)

Beautiful Birds

Biodiversity

Custom-designed Program

Habitat Helpers (30 minutes)

Habitat Helpers (45 minutes)

Playful Primates

Scales and Slime

Small Wonders

Surprise Safari

Surviving the Season

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Primary Disciplines

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials