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Assembly Programs

The Saint Louis Zoo has a variety of outreach programs that can be delivered to large groups. Fun and informative, these programs were designed mainly for school groups but are appropriate for all ages and audiences. Below you will find some of our most popular assembly programs along with some new offerings. However, most of our programs can be adapted for large groups. We customize each program to meet your organization's needs, whether it's a corporate conference, scout pack meeting or school celebration or you can work with our staff to create a new program just for you.

AFRICAN STORYTELLING

Grades: K - 8
Program length: 45 minutes
Offered year-round

Hear two African folk tales that teach valuable lessons about how friends treat each other. Meet the animals that represent the main characters in the stories and learn facts about them. Also includes African drumming and singing.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: VI-1A (K)b, 1A (1st)a, 3C(4th)d, 1D(9-11)a, b.

ANIMAL CHAMPIONS (New!)

Grades: K - 12
Program length: 45 minutes
Offered year-round

Can you run as fast as a cheetah or leap like a lemur? What is the world's largest snake and which bird travels the most miles? Test your knowledge and skill as we learn how adaptations help us and animals!
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A(1st) a, 1D(1st) b, c, d, 1D(5th) a, 1E(5th) d, VI-1A(4th) a, 1A(9-11) a, b, c, 1D(8th) a.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A ZOOKEEPER? (New!)

Grades: K - 12
Program length: 45 minutes
Offered year-round

Can you tell a monkey from an ape? Can an opossum hang by its tail? Do zookeepers go in with the tigers to feed them? Test your groups' knowledge in this program to see if you are as smart as a zookeeper!
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A(1st) a, 1E(5th) d, VI-3B(9-11) a, b, 3C(4th) d.

NOTHING TO FEAR

Grades: K - 12
Program length: 45 minutes
Offered year-round

Are you afraid of snakes? When you think of birds, do you think of horror movies? We'll bring some creatures that might ordinarily scare you and explain why these animals are really our friends.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations:III-1A(1st)a, 1E(5th) d, VI-1A(1st)a, 1A(4th)a, 1D(4th)a, 1D(8th)a, 1D(9-11) a,b, 3C(4th)d.

ZOO CAREERS

Grades: K - 12
Program length: 45 minutes
Offered year-round

Have you ever thought about working at the Zoo? What would that be like? Students will find out which skills and educational requirements are necessary for someone to work at the Zoo.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: VIII-2A (9-11th) a, 3B (9-11th) a, b, c, 3C (9-11th) a, 3D (9-11th) b

CUSTOM-DESIGNED PROGRAMS

Grades: K - 12

A program can be developed on a topic of your choice.

Program Pricing

45 minute presentations
Fee: $475 (ZMD $400)

Scheduling

To get more information or schedule an outreach program, please contact the Outreach Coordinator at (314) 646-4754 or e-mail outreachrequests@stlzoo.org, or click here to request a program.