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ZooMobile / Offsite Education
ZooMobile Program
School or Group
When the ZooMobile pulls into your parking lot an adventure is sure to follow! All ages will enjoy getting a close-up, hands-on opportunity to get nose-to-nose with a variety of creatures as they explore the wonders of the Animal Kingdom. The Great Plains Zoo will travel to your facility to present programs on a variety of topics using live animals and animal artifacts called biofacts. All programs adhere closely to the South Dakota Content Standards for Science.
- Super Senses (K-2) Can snakes hear? Do owls smell? Can spiders see? These questions are answered by explaining the five senses and how animals use them. Learn how animal senses are different from our own.
- Animal Wrappers (K-2) Furry mammals, colorfully feathered birds, scaly reptiles and skin-covered humans. From the jungles of South America to the snow-covered lands of the Artic, discover why animals are dressed the way they are, and how their wrappers aid in their survival.
- Animals & Us (K-4) Our world is home to numerous animals, some familiar, some not. Compare and contrast basic survival needs of animals to those of humans.
- Adaptations for Survival (1-7) Claws, Talons, Eyes, Teeth, Tails, Odors, Speed, and so many more ways to survive. Investigate the marvelous physical and behavioral adaptations animals use for survival.
- The Big, the Bad and the Biting: Misconceptions about Reptiles (1-7) How do snakes move without arms or legs? Are snakes slimy, do lizards crawls, why do snakes and skinks flick their tongues, and why can’t a turtle come out of its shell? This program will discuss animals that have an undeserved bad reputation. Get the lowdown on the low-to-the-ground animals.
- Zoo Fear Factor (2-12) Are you brave enough to face some of your worst fears and phobias? Come face-to-face with some of the scariest and creepiest animals we have at the zoo.
- Web of Life (3-7) What would happen if all the Black-footed ferrets disappeared? Explore the roles of herbivores, omnivores and carnivores through food chains and the “world wide web”. Determine why they need each other to achieve healthy populations in the wild. Learn how predators, prey, plants, scavengers, and decomposers are linked in an intricate web of life.
- An African Safari Jambo! (3-12) Experience the beauty of a people and culture much different from your own. A member of our Education Department will share the wonders of Africa teaching a few Swahili words, explore animals and compare your school to an African school. (Optional: Slide Show)
- Vertebrates and Spineless Wonders (4-12) Why is being called spineless so bad? Welcome to earth, where over 95% of all animals are spineless and very happy. This program will explore the boned and boneless animals. How does the backbone support the spinal cord? How can an animal survive without a spine?
- Living on the Edge. Going…Going…Gone! (6-12) Why is there extinction? Students will be presented with many problems facing animals today and what we can all do to help.
- Zoo Careers (8-12) So, you want to work in a zoo? This program will introduce students to the many careers and volunteer opportunities at a zoo. Zoo keeping is just one of many careers available.
- Create You Own Program (K-12) If the programs listed above do not fit the needs of your classroom let us design a program especially for you. Our Education Department can create a program covering almost any topic given at least a 2 weeks notice.
- Animal Encounter (All Ages) If your organization does not have a specific program in mind you can consider a basic informative program to meet and greet our education animals.
RESERVATIONS
The ZooMobile is available year-round. For reservations, contact the Education Department at 605-367-8313 ext 15. Shared rates for mileage are offered if the initial organization booking the ZooMobile can encourage other facilities within its surrounding communities to also schedule a ZooMobile.
PROGRAM FEE
| First program | $65 (Groups of 50 or less) | Each Additional | $40 (Same date/location) |
| Assembly program | $125 (Groups of 50 or more) | Each Additional | $ 80 (Same date/location) |
MILEAGE Prices are subject to change without notice. Fee as listed is round-trip.
| Distance | FEE |
| In Sioux Falls City Limits | $10 |
| 0-25 miles | $25 |
| 26-50 miles | $50 |
| 51-75 miles | $75 |
| 76-100 miles | $100 |
| 101-150 miles | $150 |
REGISTRATION: Please call Jamie at 605-367-8313 ×15
Last Update:Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 10:24:15
