Here they can also be animals by climbing a spider's web, crawling through a prairie dog tunnel, trying on a turtle shell, or escaping like a lizard down a hollow tree. The educational possibilities for School Groups are almost limitless. Teachers can select up to five hands-on sessions. Teaches of the many and varied careers to be found in a modern zoological park, from conservation biologist to veterinarian and keeper to nutritionist. Classes must be single classes of up to 35 students and its teacher and chaperones for each session.
Classes taking a program also receive free general admission to the zoo for the same day.
Many other programs are available, including several special Programs and Saturday Seminars for Teachers. The Flaherty Learning Center now offers a large array of teaching tools, and teachers are required to enroll in a free two-hour workshop before bringing their classes for a Zoo visit. Hours Opens every day at 10am. School Programs available September through March. Additional fees for some rides, exhibits and the Children's Zoo.