Education resources:
Kids & Families
Kid Territory; Animal Bytes; Glossary; Science Projects
Teens
Zoo InternQuest; Zoo Corps; Conservation Corps; Science Projects
Teachers
Kid Territory; Animal Bytes; Glossary
Conservation
Blog posts:
Download the 2009–2010 Wildlife Learning Adventures (pdf) resource guide for teachers.
Education
The Education Department's mission is to increase the knowledge and appreciation of animals and plants in people of all ages through a wide variety of educational programs and services.
Teachers' Lounge
- Field trips
- Assembly and classroom programs
- Curriculum, classroom kits, and activities
- School overnights (including new program for middle schools!)
- Videoconferencing
- Cans for Critters (student conservation project)
- How to use this Web site
- Science projects for kids
Conservation: Helping Wildlife
- Conservation news and stories from the field
- Recycle your used cell phones at the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park for free!
- You Can Help!
Zoo InternQuest
A career exploration program for high school juniors and seniors at the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and our Institute for Conservation Research.
To get an idea of what it's all about, check out their blog posts, and don’t miss their photo journal!
Contact information
Type of Event/Activity |
Phone |
Send e-mail |
Children/Family/Adult Programs at the Zoo |
619-557-3962 |
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Children/Family/Adult Programs
at the |
760-738-5057 |
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Teacher/School Group Activities at the Zoo |
619-557-3963 |
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Teacher/School Group Activities |
760-738-5057 |
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For Special Experiences at the Zoo and the Safari Park |
619-718-3000 or |
The San Diego Zoo is also partnered with World Wildlife Fund's Windows on the Wild, an environmental education program.



