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2012-2013

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programs aT The Zoo

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The zoo wishes to meet the needs of every guest. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal laws. Any person needing a reasonable accommodation can make arrangements by calling the zoo office at 260-427-6800 or e-mailing [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to visiting.

Education at thE Zoo:

From wide-eyed first-graders on

their first zoo field trip to high school

students exploring animal-related

careers, the zoo offers adventures for

everyone. We connect children to the

wonder, awe, and excitement of the

animal kingdom through innovative,

hands-on programming and our

nationally-recognized facility.

Thanks for inviting us to partner with

you on this exciting journey!

Our mission:Connecting kids and animals,Strengthening families,Inspiring people to care.

we’re your partner in educationEach year, we serve 75,000 childrEn

in 475 schools and organiZations

in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan

with 1,000 programs and fiEld trips.

hours and sEason:April 21–October 14, 2012April 20–October 13, 20139:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily

PHONE 260-427-6808

EMAIL [email protected]

WEB www.kidszoo.org

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classroom programs Embark on a learning adventure, right in your classroom! Our dynamic presentations will engage students while supporting your learning objectives.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: $120

Group size: Up to 60 students

classroom program topics Winged Wonders – Grades preK-2 Students dress up in colorful costumes to explore the body structures of bats, birds, and butterflies.

Are You a Fan of the Orangutan – Grades preK-KDiscover just how long orangutans’ arms are, and how they help these apes survive in the rain forest.

Classification – Grades 2-4Learn how scientists group animals into “classes” based on their unique characteristics, then meet animals from five classes.

Habitats – Grades 3-4Find out what animals need to survive in deserts, jungles, forests, and more, then perform a play with special props.

Survivor, Serengeti Style – Grades 3-5Explore the delicate balance between predators and prey on the African savannah.

Wildlife for Sale – Grades 6-9Investigate the ecological and economic effects of illegal wildlife trade around the world.

Amazing Animals* – All GradesMeet friendly zoo animals in this general interest program that can be customized to meet your needs.

Bring your science lessons to life with a visit from the Zoomobile. Interactive, hands-on programs engage students and include friendly zoo animals.

All programs meet Indiana Academic Standards for Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies and include pre- and post-visit materials. For a complete list of standards met by zoo programs, and for updates to common core standards visit kidszoo.org.

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*These customized programs are not aligned with Indiana Academic Standards.

PHONE 260-427-6808


WEB www.kidszoo.org

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assEmbly programs Globe TroTTer Take a virtual trip to five continents in the interactive, multi-media mystery. Work together to discover what it takes to save our planet.

Grade level: grades 1–8

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: $300


AmAzinG AnimAls* Wild critters and activities combine to create a lively, interactive presentation that can be customized to meet your interests.

Grade level: All Grades

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: $200


animal appEarancE* Our friendly zoo animals are always a hit during this casual “meet and greet”-style program.

Grade level: All grades

Length: Up to 60 minutes per animal

Cost: $50 per animal; up to 3 animals

Group size: No limit

animal talEs Engage your early childhood classroom with a charming story, song or fingerplay, and a friendly zoo animal. Choose Chicken, Rabbit, Guinea Pig, or Millipede.

Grade level: PreK

Length: 20 minutes

Cost: $30

Group size: 15 students

Looking for a FREE program?Thanks to the generosity of grantors and sponsors, these programs are available at no charge.

schools in deKalb, Kosciusko, lagrange, noble, steuben, and Whitley countiesAny Zoomobile program for any grade level

schools in allen, adams, Wells, huntington, and Wabash counties“Animals Tales” Zoomobile program for grade pre-K

schools in allen county “Classification” Zoomobile program for grade 3

Zoo Careers program for grades 6-12 (see page 12)

any school:Mini-Classes (see page 8)

*These customized programs are not aligned with Indiana Academic Standards.

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Zoo AdventuresExplore the natural world like never before with in-depth, hands-on programs at the zoo.

JunglE JournEys What makes tropical rain forests so unique and vulnerable? Dig into soil samples, build soil profiles, and explore the zoo’s very own jungle to gather data as you compare tropical and temperate forests. Meet live animals and discuss how rain forests compare to your everyday life.

Grade level: 3-6

Length: 2 hours


Availability: November 12, 2012 through March 29, 2013

Cost: $6.50 per student and chaperone; teachers free; $100 minimum fee

WingEd WondErs Compare and contrast the body structures of flying creatures like birds, bats, and butterflies by dressing in animal costumes, observing live animals, and becoming immersed in the zoo’s tropical jungle.

Grade level: PreK-2

Length: 90 minutes




do you bElong in thE Zoo? Discover zoo careers as you travel behind the scenes to the zoo’s Diet Kitchen and Aquarium Workroom, then enjoy math-based activities that provide a glimpse into zoo operations.

Grade level: 4-8

Length: 2 hours




book a JunglE JournEys and do you bElong in thE Zoo program on the same day and pay only $11 per student, a savings of $2! minimum group fee $160.

programsat the zoo

PHONE 260-427-6808


WEB www.kidszoo.org

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Wild NightsExperience the zoo after dark at this popular sleepover program.

Take the ultimate safari with your students on a Wild Nights program. Enjoy after-dark adventures and nature activities, then bed down next to the shark tank. Wake up to an early morning scavenger hunt, then spend the next day exploring the zoo if you wish.

Zoo admission, pizza dinner, late-night snack, and continental breakfast are included. Perfect for schools, scouts, and other groups serving children ages 7–12.

choosE your thEmE:

Creatures of the Night, Under the Sea, or Birthday Party

Availability: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights; April–October

Length: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $28 per child; $18 per supervising adult and teacher. $400 minimum fee. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to hold your reservation.

Visit kidszoo.org for information on Wild nights programs just for families, including family tent campouts!

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Field Trip Mini-Classes

Register for these free programs offered during your

zoo field trip. Classes are led by trained volunteers and

may include a visit from a friendly zoo animal.

Advance registration is required. Available weekdays during the

school season every half-hour from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Up to 30

students per program.

topics

down on the farm* – PreKExplore the sights and sounds of animals on the farm.

bringing up baby* – Grade KFind out who’s hatching from that egg as we learn about baby animals.

fur, feathers, and scales* – Grade 1Classify animals by examining their body coverings.

savannah survivors* – Grades 1-5Find out how animals survive harsh conditions on the wild savannah.

related to reptiles* – Grade 2Discover the fascinating world of reptiles and meet a real reptile.

ocean life* – Grades 2-6Meet the ocean’s biggest predator as you build an aquatic food chain.

going, going, gone* – Grade 3Discover why animals are endangered and how we can help.

the Web of life* – Grade 4Use real animal skulls to investigate animal diets and food chains.

animals have class* – Grade 5Learn how animals get scientific names and use Latin terms to invent your own.

Zoo careers – Grades 6-8Explore zoo careers and try on the many “hats” worn by zoo keepers.

PHONE 260-427-6808


WEB www.kidszoo.org

Nothing inspires kids like a zoo field trip! Ignite curiosity and fuel learning as you explore geography, science, language, and culture on a zoo adventure. Our resources will give your trip an educational focus and meet instructional goals.

*Download pre-and post-visit activities in Zoo Activity Packets on kidzoo.org.

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Web ResourcesDownload these FREE resources at kidszoo.org Zoo actiVity pacKEtsExplore animal topics in-depth with these packets, created by local teachers. Includes pre- and post-visit lessons, plus field trip activities. Schedule a Mini-Class (see page 8) for a complete educational package.

Zoo activity packet topics

Walkers and Wrigglers – Grade PreK

Indiana Family Farm – Grades PreK-2

Bringing Up Baby – Grade K

Fur, Feathers, and Scales – Grade 1

Related to Reptiles – Grade 2

Ocean Life – Grades 2-6

African Journey – Grades 2-8

Australian Adventure – Grades 2-8

Indonesian Rain Forest – Grades 2-8

Going, Going, Gone – Grade 3

The Web of Life – Grade 4

Animals Have Class – Grade 5

Endangered Species – Grades 6-8

QuicK lEssons

Use these activity pages at the zoo on your field trip. Each one- or two-page worksheet will help your students focus as they explore the zoo.

Quick lesson TopicsAnimal Observation GuidesAquatic Animal Activity SheetsBird Activity SheetsRain Forest Activity SheetsReptile Activity SheetsScavenger Hunts

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PHONE 260-427-6808


WEB www.kidszoo.org

contact information

safEty

We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable visit for all

guests. Stay safe by remaining on designated zoo

pathways at all times. Nametags or matching t-shirts

help us reunite students who become separated

from their group. Share a list of teacher and

chaperone cell phones with adults in your group.

admission

Please have your payment and head count ready

when you arrive. Discounted rates are available

for school groups with 15 or more children;

you must enter as a group and pay in a single

transaction by school check, personal check, cash,

purchase order, claim form, or credit card. Paid

professional school staff are admitted free with

school ID when accompanying paying students.

See kidszoo.org for current admission prices.

Prices are updated in November, so double-

check before you collect student payment.

Outdated prices will not be honored.

chapEronEs

Plan to bring one chaperone for every five

to eight students. Chaperones should know

your educational goals for the field trip,

be able to guide the children’s behavior,

and remain with students at all times.

parKing

Please park buses at the Foellinger Theater

lot and follow the paved walkway to the zoo.

Allow at least three hours for your zoo visit.

spEcial nEEds studEnts

The zoo wishes to meet the needs of all visitors.

The entire zoo is accessible. Assisted Listening

Devices and large print transcripts are available

for education programs with advance notice. Call

260-427-6808 or e-mail [email protected].

fEEding animals

Feeding zoo animals is not permitted, except

for the giraffes, ducks, and goats, using only

food available for purchase at the zoo.

ridEs

Plan to ride the Sky Safari, Endangered Species

Carousel, River Ride, Train Ride, or Pony Ride.

Tickets may be purchased at the zoo entrance

on arrival. Height or age restrictions may apply.

See kidszoo.org for prices and details.

lunchEs

Bring sack lunches, store them on your bus, and

enjoy a picnic in the park. Simply check in with

the cashier to reenter the zoo after lunch. Order

box lunches at least one week in advance from

the zoo’s concession stand at 260-427-1080.

gift shop

Order Treasure Bags filled with students’ favorite

souvenirs from the Wild Things Gift Shop two

weeks before your field trip, and we’ll have them

waiting for you when you visit. Call 260-427-6810,

fax 260-427-6814 or email [email protected].

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EndangErEd animals thEmE

Collect data from zoo signs to track which animals

are endangered, threatened, or not threatened.

Work as a class to determine what you can do

to help save these endangered creatures.

classification thEmE

As you explore the zoo, group animals based

on what class they belong to. At school, graph

the animals you have seen. What type of animals

did your students see most often – mammals,

reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish or invertebrates?

lifE cyclE thEmE

Examine exhibits throughout the zoo and look

for zoo babies. How are animals reared? How

does an amphibian life cycle differ from that of

a mammal? Are kangaroos joeys cared for the

same as baby birds? Divide your students into

groups to research different animal life cycles.

actiVity thEmE

Closely observe animals to determine when

they would be active. What features would

benefit a nocturnal, diurnal, or crepuscular

lifestyle? Determine which animals nosh at

night and who sleeps under the stars.

diEt thEmE

Closely observe zoo animals to determine

what they eat and how they obtain food.

Peek into diet bowls to determine if they are

a carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore. What

are the advantages of each type of diet?

Field Trip Theme SuggestionsUse zoo packets and worksheets (see page 9), or create your own educational plan using these ideas:

make it educational

Free Teacher Planning Visit This coupon will admit one teacher free of charge to plan activities prior to a school field trip.

Present this coupon with your school ID at the zoo entrance. Not valid on day of field trip.

Expires October 13, 2013

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teacherresources

Educator Workshops Join us for hands-on workshops designed to help you integrate science, literacy, and Academic Standards. Call 260-427-6808 or e-mail [email protected] for details or to register. Check kidszoo.org for additional workshops throughout the school year.

classroom tEachErs homEschool familiEs

proJEct lEarning trEE WorKshop Date: November 12 & 14, 2012Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m. each nightFee: $18Free to teachers in DeKalb, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties, thanks to support from the Dekko FoundationPGP Points: 6 (you must attend both sessions to receive PGP points)

Learn to explore nature with young students through discovery and expressive fun. Activities incorporate music, movement, and kinesthetic learning. Take home a comprehensive activity guide.

homEschool parEnt WorKshop Date: March 14, 2013

Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Fee: $10

Meet other like-minded parents in this educator development workshop. Learn how to use zoo resources, the outdoors, and living a “green” lifestyle to teach your child. Parents only.

litEracy WorKshop Date: February 18, 2013Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.Fee: $10Discover how to actively engage students ages K-2 in this hands-on workshop exploring environmental education and literacy. Attendees will receive take-home materials and curriculum ideas.

family fun! Date: April 25, 2013

Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.

Fee: $15 per person (includes zoo admission)

Discover how to explore the zoo and other natural spaces with our free curriculum and activities. You’ll even meet a friendly zoo animal and have the rest of the day to explore the zoo.

Zoo Careers Program Grade Level: 6-12

Length: Variable to fit your needs

Cost: Free to schools in Allen County, Indiana

A trained zoo volunteer will visit your classroom to explore the wide array of zoo careers with your students.

Academic StandardsWe understand your need to address Academic Standards when you invite the zoo to your classroom or take a field trip to the zoo. Most zoo programs and resources are aligned with Indiana Academic Standards for: language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.

A complete list of Indiana Academic Standards addressed by zoo programs and updates to the common core can be found at http://kidszoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/AcademicsStandards2011.pdf.

Educator E-Mail List

Get the inside scoop on zoo happenings by subscribing

to the zoo’s electronic newsletter for teachers. Send

your name and e-mail address to [email protected]

and start receiving updates each spring and fall.

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discovery boxesBorrow one of our themed educational kits for use in your classroom. Perfect for teachers, scout leaders, or homeschool families.

Discovery Boxes must be picked up and returned to the zoo office, or at libraries in DeKalb, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties. Discovery Boxes are free and available for two-week loans year round. Contact the Education Department to reserve your Discovery Box in advance.

What’s in a Discovery Box?Contents vary, but most Discovery Boxes contain

curricula, activity ideas, videos, biofacts, animal

pictures, classroom materials, and more.

Discovery Box TopicsWhat’s a Zoo? Grades PreK-1

Animal Body Coverings Grades PreK-2

Wild Animals & Pet Animals Grades PreK-3

Eggs & Nests Grades K-2

Birds Grades K-3

Bugs Grades K-3

Mammals Grades K-3

Penguins Grades K-3

Reptiles Grades K-3

Rain Forests Grades K-6

Amphibians Grades K-8

Dinosaurs Grades 1-5

Africa Grades 2-8

Australia Grades 2-8

Indiana Family Farm Grades 2-8

Indonesia Grades 2-8

Sea Turtles Grades 2-8

Marine Mammals & Oceans Grades 2-8

Deserts Grades 3-5

Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, & Streams Grades 3-5

Snowy Tundra Grades 3-5

Bats Grades 3-8

Animal Adaptations Grades 3-8

Aquatic Animals Grades 3-8

Indiana Animals Grades 3-8

Animal Science Careers Grades 6-8

Endangered Animals Grades 6-8

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Z-tEam tEEn VoluntEEr program Students age 13-17 develop lifelong professional skills through our structured summer program, all while immersed in the zoo environment. Annual application period is January-February for this competitive program. For information, visit http://kidszoo.org/support-the-zoo/volunteering/ or e-mail [email protected]. A fee is charged. Assistance is available for those unable to pay.

Job shadoWs Spend a day shadowing a zoo keeper to learn more about this rewarding career. Opportunities are limited and available to students in grades 9-12. Learn more http://kidszoo.org/support-the-zoo/volunteering/career-exploration/ or by e-mailing [email protected]. A fee is charged. Assistance is available for those unable to pay.

intErnships & ExtErnships Students can gain meaningful hands-on experience through internships and externships at the zoo. Positions are unpaid and priority is given to those who receive school credit for their experience. Applications are accepted all year, but should be submitted at least three months in advance of your anticipated start date to be competitive.

College students and high school seniors are eligible for internships in education, zoo keeping, recreation, and public relations/marketing. College students may apply for externships in veterinary technology and veterinary medicine.

Learn more at http://kidszoo.org/support-the-zoo/volunteering/career-exploration/.

acKErman scholarship The Fort Wayne Zoological Society awards a one-time $2,000 scholarship to a high school senior pursuing a career in the stewardship of animals. Graduating high school seniors in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties in Indiana are eligible to apply.

Interested students should contact the Zoo Education Department at 260-427-6808 or visit http://kidszoo.org/support-the-zoo/volunteering/career-exploration/ for more information. The annual application deadline is February 1.

citiZEn sciEncE Participate in real scientific research by joining the zoo’s Citizen Science efforts. Check http://kidszoo.org/support-the-zoo/volunteering/ for upcoming FrogWatch USA training sessions and other programs that allow youth and adults to contribute to ongoing conservation projects.

youth developmentThe zoo is committed to developing the next generation of leaders, scientists, and animal care professionals. Please share these opportunities with your students.

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contact usFort Wayne Children’s Zoo

3411 Sherman Boulevard

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

Phone: 260-427-6800

Fax: 260-427-6820

Website: www.kidszoo.org

Education Department StaffFeel free to contact us for assistance in

scheduling or planning your zoo program or field trip.

cheryl piropato Education & Communications [email protected] | 260-427-6803

Kristin szwajkowski Education [email protected] | 260-427-6809

susie bailey Program [email protected] | 260-427-6808

Kathy terlizzi Volunteer [email protected] | 260-427-6828

Stay connectedfacebook.com/kidszoo

twitter.com/fwkidszoo

youtube.com/kidszootube

Hours & SeasonOpen daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. during the zoo season.

Business office open Monday – Friday all year long.

2012 Zoo season:April 21–October 14, 2012

2013 Zoo season:April 20–October 13, 2013

Admission RatesPlease visit kidszoo.org for current admission prices or

call 260-427-6800.

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