Cub Scout Programs:
Wolf and Bear - Wildlife Academics Pin
Bear - Sharing Your World with Wildlife
On this Sunday event you will explore endangered animals that live at Red Rocks, learn how to identify animal tracks, meet a Zoo educator and more. Bring your Cub Scout pack to the Zoo and enjoy a walk around the Zoo while earning your Sharing Your World with Wildlife Activity and Wildlife Academic Pin. Upon check-in you will receive a booklet which will guide you through the appropriate activity stations to help you earn your activity or your pin. Activity stations include:
• Meet a wildlife conservation educator and see some cool biofacts they use in their programs. (Requirement 5c)
• Explore animals at Red Rocks and learn about why animals become endangered or extinct (Requirement 5e)
• Visit the Insectarium and discover animals that use camouflage to protect themselves.
• Learn how to bring wildlife into your backyard by creating a birdfeeder
• Investigate different classes of animals and create a collogue
• Learn how to identify some common animal tracks and make a plaster cast of your favorite track to take home
In order to complete your pin you will need to observe your birdfeeder at home for one week. When all activities are complete you may show your booklet to your cub master to receive your patch or pin.
Who registers: Cub Scout Packs or Dens (accompanied by scout leaders or other adults)
Fee: $6 per scout
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Day / Date |
Time |
Registration
Deadline |
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| S1012CS |
Sun., Oct. 12, 2008 |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
CLOSED |
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| S1109CS |
Sun., Nov. 9, 2008 |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
CLOSED |
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| S0315CS |
Sun., Mar. 15, 2009 |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Mar. 6, 2009 |
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| S0419CS |
Sun., Apr., 19, 2009 |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Apr. 10, 2009 |
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To register for a Cub Scout program, please print and complete a Cub Scout Registration form (190K pdf). For registration questions please contact the Education Department at (314) 646-4544 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or e-mail at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
For more information about these programs please contact Keri Lanning, Overnight Programs Coordinator at (314) 646-4614 or e-mail at lanning@stlzoo.org.
Tours
The Zoo's Education Department offers tours seven days a week from September through May, unless otherwise noted. Tours are offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Grades K - 3
Polar Animals
Grades 1 - 3
South American Animals
Rainforest
Reptiles and Amphibians
Variety of Mammals
North American Animals
African Animals
See Educational Tours for details and registration information.
Classes
Magnificent Missouri Wildlife
This 45-minute program explores Missouri wildlife through classroom presentation and contact with live animals. Classes available year round. Click on link above for more details.
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