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The Saint Louis Zoo can provide a wide variety of content-rich offerings in life science and conservation, as well as in science teaching methods that can be tailored to help you effectively meet the needs of your students. All programs are readily aligned with state standards and/or your school's curriculum at any level. There is also a program about how to use the Zoo as an educational resource.

A series of free, evening Science Seminars are presented by local scientists from October through April in The Living World. These topical offerings are open to all interested adults and high school students.

Zoo Loan Materials
It's easy for teachers and homeschoolers to reserve Zoocases and other Zoo loan materials. Just call the Library and Teacher Resource Center any weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (314) 646-4555.

Calling All Teachers!

Join the growing list of educators who learn EARLY about Zoo classes, special events, professional development opportunities, and other fun offerings via occasional e-mails. We’ll even send you a thank-you gift if you sign up now.

Partners in Science Education

The Center for Inquiry in Science Teaching and Learning (CISTL) is a National Science Foundation-funded grant that supports research in science teaching and learning. CISTL works with informal science institutions like the Saint Louis Zoo to provide professional development in inquiry-based teaching for K-12 science teachers.