Teacher's Event at the Safari Park

Saturday, October 2
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Get a sneak peek at unique education program offerings available at the Safari Park. Your special day includes a short Caravan tour, up-close anmal encounters, and lunch.

$10 per educator.
To register, download registration form (pdf).

UC San Diego
Extension Course:

Natural Solutions: The Science of Biomimicry
Saturdays, October 2 and 16
Nature has developed innovative and elegant solutions to nearly every design problem found on this planet. Biomimicry is the discipline of observing nature and applying its lessons to human design and innovation to live according to nature’s principles. Participate in lessons aligned with State Standards and testing and learn how vertical integration through middle and high school classrooms can work for your school, all while experiencing up-close animal encounters during this behind-the-scenes experience at the San Diego Zoo.
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Visit our calendar listings for current programs:
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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

Animal Bytes; Conservation

Blog posts:


Download the 2009–2010 Wildlife Learning Adventures (pdf) resource guide for teachers.

 

Education

Elephant Odyssey Curriculum

Polar Bears & Me: This activity teaches students to identify similarities and differences between humans and polar bears. Everything we do is aligned to California State Science Standards. Click to download the activity

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

Conservation: Helping Wildlife

Zoo Internquest Intern with CRES genetics scientist

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

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Children/Family/Adult Programs at the Zoo

619-557-3962

Education

Children/Family/Adult Programs at the
Safari Park

760-738-5057

Teacher/School Group Activities at the Zoo

619-557-3963

Education

Teacher/School Group Activities
at the Safari Park

760-738-5057

For Special Experiences at the Zoo and the Safari Park

619-718-3000 or
800-407-9534

Reservation Sales


The San Diego Zoo is also partnered with World Wildlife Fund's Windows on the Wild, an environmental education program.