Teacher Resources
Needing a project for your students or looking for a way to engage your students in a fun, educational way? Below is a list of resources that are currently available to assist teachers (and parent-teachers):
Teacher REsource
Bio Bags
Make your field trip more engaging and educational by reserving a Bio Bag from the education department! Bio Bag backpacks are filled with durable, hands-on artifacts that illustrate life science concepts.
WATCH LIVE
Web Cams
If you have a monitor and have access to the internet, you can observe Zoo animals right from your classroom! This is a great way to introduce your students to wild animals and observe them as they explore their natural habitat.
Learning
Meet the Animals
Learn more about the species that call Reid Park Zoo home.
Virtual Field Trips
Zoo to You Online Classroom
We bring the Zoo to you during these 45 minute PRIVATE online classes allowing your class or group to personally interact with Zoo educators and virtually meet several animal ambassadors up close.
Learning
Zoo Blog
Watch videos from the Zoo, learn about and receive updates on the Zoo’s animals, and have your students complete activity sheets – combining interesting animal facts and fun, simple activities.
Learning
Educational Videos
Watch videos from the Zoo.
Activity Packets
Focus your students’ attention while they’re at the Zoo on a field trip with age-appropriate activities you can download and print right from your computer. Packets are available for students K-2 and 3-5; a STEM-based packet is available for grades 3 and up.