Creatures of the Night

Who: Grades 3 - 4
How many: 30 - 55 students, plus chaperones.
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Where: Exploration Outpost in the Orthwein Animal Nutrition Center and Zoo grounds.

Creatures of the Night School Overnight explores the world of nocturnal animals. These animals have amazing adaptations that enable them to be active at night or to survive in habitats that are dark all the time, such as caves. Find out who comes out when the sun goes down and experience life as a nocturnal animal in an educational, interpretive game. Students will learn about nocturnal animal adaptations and test their senses to see how well they'd survive as creatures of the night. Other activities include a live animal class with nocturnal animals, a movie, a night hike, and a morning stroll. A pizza snack, breakfast, and souvenirs are also included.

Missouri Science Grade Level Expectations: IV-1A (4th) a, 3C (4th) b,c