An active and highly enthusiastic education division works to make the park not only a fun experience, but also an educational one. Educators offer exciting, interactive programs both in the park and in the classroom that teach about the interconnections of life on Earth. Our educators are located throughout the park and offer visitors an opportunity to explore rocky coastlines, streams, forests, deserts and grasslands. Classroom presentations are offered November-March. The North Carolina Zoological Park s education programs provide practical information to help students and visitors gain knowledge, motivation and skills necessary to make informed choices about their lives in relation to the Earth s natural resources.
All programming is dependent upon staff availability.
Explore three classes of vertebrates-birds, reptiles and mammals. Learn how animal coverings provide the same services as human clothing. Learn how paws with claws, paddles, hooves and feet like yours help animals get the things needed for survival. Interaction will help inspire children to care for and protect the Earth. Through the use of Enviroscape, students make a visual connection between land use and water quality.