Meet small animals that walk, crawl, slither, and jump. Students will learn how and why animals move in different ways through role-playing exercises.

Grades: PreK, K

Benchmarks: PK-CS-P3, PK-CS-I1, PK-CS-L1, PS-E-B3, SI-E-A1. LS-E-A3, LS-E-A4, LS-E-C1

This program features major ecosystems and animals of Louisiana and gives students a better appreciation for the wild areas right here at home.

Grades: PreK-K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6

Benchmarks: SE-E-A1, SE-E-A5, LS-E-A1, LS-E-A3, LS-E-A4, LS-E-C1, LS-E-C2, LS-E-C3, LS-E-B3, PK-CS-L1, SI-E-A1

Students will examine different habitats and learn how animals secure their needs from these "homes." Assembling a food chain will help students understand the interdependence between animals and their habitats.

Grades: 2-3

Benchmarks: LS-E-A1, LS-E-A4, LS,E-A3, LS-E-B3, LS-E-C2, SE-E-A1, SE-E-A2, SE-E-A5

What makes a bird a bird and not an insect, reptile, or mammal? Students will explore the diversity of animal life and learn tricks to sort them out.

Grades: 2-4

Benchmarks: LS-E-A3, LS-E-A4, LS-E-B2, LS-E-B3, SI-E-A1

Survival is all about having the right tools for the job. Students will learn how physical and behavioral adaptations help animals survive in the wild.

Grades: 3-4

Benchmarks: SI-E-A1, SI-E-A2, LS-E-A3, LS-E-A4, LS-E-C2

The web of life connects us to the rest of the planet. Students will learn where they fit in and what they can do to make the world a better place for wildlife.

Grades: 4-5

Benchmarks: LS-E-B2, LS-M-C2, LS-M-C4, SE-E-A1, SE-E-A2, SI-E-A1, SI-E-A2, SI-E-A5, SI-E-B1, SI-E-B4, SI-M-A1

Imagine a world without tigers or elephants. Students will learn why some animals are in danger of extinction and what they can do to help save them.

Grades: 5-6

Benchmarks: LS-M-C3, LS-M-C4, SE-M-A2, SE-M-A3, SE-M-A4, SE-M-A6, SI-M-A1

Don't see a program that meets your needs? Contact the Education Department at 225-775-3877 option 5 to ask about details and registration. We will work with you to create an amazing program suitable for your group, interests or curriculum.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a zoo? Students will learn that there is a lot more to running a zoo than just feeding the animals.

Grades: 6-12

Benchmarks: HS-EVS2-3, HS-ESS3-2, HS-EVS2-1, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS4-5, C.3.2, C.5.4, C.8.1