NORTH AMERICAN ANIMALSGrades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $55 (ZMD $40)
Offered September through May What kind of animals lived on this continent alongside early Native Americans? Through a visit to the Zoo's small mammals, sea lions, bears and other animals, we will explore ways that these animals are adapted to cope with their habitats.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (1st) a, 1D (1st) d
AFRICAN ANIMALSGrades 1-3
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $55 (ZMD $40)
Offered September through May What kinds of animals live in the rainforests, savannas and deserts of far-away Africa? Travel with us to see gorillas, African birds and many hoofed animals (giraffes, zebras and antelope). Learn about the characteristics that allow these animals to live in their specific habitats.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: III-1A (1st) a, 1D (1st) d
WEB OF LIFEGrades 4-6
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $55 (ZMD $40)
Offered September through May How is it that the sun and the organisms eaten by animals are connected? As we visit Big Cat Country and the Antelope Yards, we will investigate the many ways animals obtain their food. We will examine predator-prey relationships, food chains and webs that all illustrate the energy transfer among organisms in an ecosystem.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: IV-2A (4th) a,b,c, (6th) a
RAINFORESTGrades 4-6
Tour length: 45 minutes
Fee: $55 (ZMD $40)
Offered September through May What is a rainforest, and who lives there? Visit the apes, birds, and reptiles at the Zoo to discover how such a diverse number and variety of animals live in this ecosystem. We will focus on the way animals interact with each other and their environment.
Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: IV-1A (4th) a,b, 1B (6th) a,b,c, 1D (6th) a,b,c
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