Virtual Zoo Adventure Program

We bring the Zoo to you during these 45 minute online classes allowing your class to personally interact with Zoo educators and virtually meet several animal ambassadors up close.

All Ages

Habitats

Learn what an animal needs in its habitat and how animals survive in desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats.

All Ages

Adaptations

Learn about adaptations that help wild animals survive and how people can be inspired by nature’s survival tips.

Grades K-2

Locomotion

Investigate how animals move from here to there by exploring their unique adaptations.

All Ages

Zoo 101

Caring for the animals that call the Zoo home is a big job! Learn how we do it and why what we do is so important.

Grades 3+

Conservation and Endangered Species

Discover Reid Park Zoo’s role as a conservation organization and how zoos and scientists work to protect wild animals and wild places.

Grades 3+

Animal Health Care – Caring for Animals in a Zoo

Visit the Zoo’s Animal Health Center, meet live animal ambassadors, and learn how the Zoo cares for over 250 animal residents.

Grades 3+

Animal Food and Nutrition – Feeding A Zoo

Omnivore, herbivore, carnivore, or insectivore? See first hand what some of the animals at the Zoo eat and meet live animal ambassadors. Your group will learn about the unique adaptations that determine what an animal eats and what it takes to feed all the animals at the Zoo.

Please fill out the following form to request a virtual ONLINE Zoo Adventure program. THIS IS A REQUEST ONLY.

The ZAP program curriculum is designed to align with current state and federal science standards and provides a fun and memorable virtual field trip for your group.

All ages.
45-minute program featuring several LIVE animal ambassadors; some classes have an Educator-facilitated activity that can be done virtually.
$75 per program – Each ZAP session can accommodate multiple logins – perfect if some of your students are learning from home.
A confirmation letter will be sent once your private program is confirmed. A link to join a Zoom meeting will be emailed the day of your program.
Must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
A representative/teacher MUST attend the program.

Please call 520-837-8200 if you do not receive a response from the education team within 48 hours. Reservations must be made 2

Education Request Form – VIRTUAL Behind the Scenes Experiences

Today's date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Your Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
How many people will be watching this program?*
What is the age range of the participants?
Please select an experience*
Please note: You will be contacted by staff to confirm your program within 24 hours of your request. Payment must be received 24 hours in advance of your confirmed date. Each program is 20 minutes and $30.
Please list your top three date choices (use the "+" to add dates)*

PLEASE ADD UP TO TWO ALTERNATE DATES as experiences are booked based on availability. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of requested dates. Programs are available 7 days a week.
Preferred Start Time? Programs must begin after 8 am MST-AZ*
What Time Zone are you in?*
Available Technology – please select an option for video AND audio
- Yes, I will have a webcam and can share my video during the program.
- No, I do not have a webcam.
- Yes, I can share audio through my computer, laptop or other microphone.
- No, I will not be able to share audio during the program.
Please assist us in planning for your program by checking which technological features will be available to you during your program. (Having a webcam and/or microphone is preferred to improve the interaction between you and the educators but is not required).
Additional questions or notes for Zoo staff?