Z.E.A.L. Outreach Programs
Zoo Education Action League (Z.E.A.L.)
The Central Florida Zoo, in partnerships with the Gopher Tortoise Council, the Center for Ecosystem Survival, and our own Conservation and Science Fund, offers four programs that directly impact conservation efforts both locally and globally.
Each time one of these four programs is presented, $25 (or $35 for two back-to-back programs) will be donated to conservation efforts taking place in the wild.
While learning about the plight of ecosystems both near and far, and meeting animals these ecosystems support, students will be inspired to realize they are already part of the solution. Information on how students can become actively involved in conservation efforts will be available.
Preschool & Kindergarten
Where's the Bear?
Black bears in Central Florida? There certainly are and they need our help! Children will play an active part in this lively presentation that emphasizes the simple concept that by saving black bear habitat, we will also be saving many other species as well. Many animals sharing the bear's habitat will be part of the presentation. (Donation to Florida wildlife conservation projects.)
Sunshine State Standards: (Pre-K thru K) SC.D.1.1.2; SC.D.2.1.1; SC.F.1.1.1,3,4; SC.F.2.1.1,2; SC.G.1.1.1,2,3,4; SC.G.2.1.1,2
Hooray for Rainforests!
Imaginations will soar as children are magically transported to the rainforest through interactive activities involving sounds, movement, stories, and, of course, real rainforest animals. The wonder of this fascinating ecosystem will come alive and help shape curiosity and appreciation for a future of caring. (Donation to Center for Ecosystem Survival.)
Sunshine State Standards: (Pre-K thru K) SC.B.1.1.1;SD.D.2.1.; SC.F.1.1.1,2,3,4,5; SC.F.2.1.1.2; SC.G.1.1.1,2,3,4; SC.G.2.1.1,2
Dinosaur Lore
Travel in our imaginary time machine to meet some lively prehistoric friends. Puppets, sound effects and a dinosaur story will bring some magnificent creatures from long ago to life. Then meet some living descendants of the dinosaurs and some animal species that walked the earth before and with the dinosaurs. (Donation to Zoo's Conservation and Science Fund.)
Sunshine State Standards: (Pre-K thru K) LA.C.1.1,2; SC.F.1.1; SC.F.1.4; SC.F.2.1, 2; SC.G.1.2; SC.G.1.3; SC.G.1.4; SC.G.2.1
First Grade and Up
The Wonder of Rainforests
What makes rainforests so special? Through interactive activities, amazing biofacts and real rainforest animals, students will be transported to the rainforests of the world. Students will learn the reasons this important ecosystem is threatened and ways each of us can help save it. (Donation to Center for Ecosystem Survival.)
Sunshine State Standards: (1st-2nd) SC.B.1.1.1; SD.D.2.1.1; SC.F.1.1.1,2,3,4,5; SC.F.2.1.1.2; SC.G.1.1.1,2,3,4; SC.G.2.2.1,2 (3rd-5th) SC.B.1.2.1; SC.B.2.2.1; SC.D.2.2.1; SC.F.2.2.1; SC.F.1.2.2,3; SC.G.1.2.1,2,3,4,5,6,7; SC.G.2.2.1.2.3 (6th-8th) SC.F.1.3.1; SC.D.1.3.2,3,4; SC.D.2.3.2; SC.G.1.3.2,3,4; SC.G.2.3.1,2,3,4; SS.B.2.3.3,6,9; SC.C.2.3.6
Z.E.A.L. Outreach Prices
| Time: |
One hour, earliest start time 10:00am |
| Dates: |
Any Day |
| Ages: |
Pre-K and up |
| Group Size: |
Up to 50 students per program |
| Cost: |
One program: $250 / Two programs (same day): $350 |
| Location: |
Within a 30-mile radius from the Zoo |
| Reservations: |
Required at least two weeks in advance. Please call 407.323.4450, ext. 125 or email fieldtrips@centralfloridazoo.org. |
Pre-k thru First Grade Activity
The Orangutan ZootCase
Check out this box of fun interactive teaching tools that celebrate the orangutan and its Asian home, perfect for preschool through first grade. An original flannel board story, books, games, songs and even a child-size orangutan costume that demonstrates the length of the orangutan's arms are part of the fun. Everything is packaged in its own easily transported container.
The Orangutan ZootCase was developed by the Zoo as part of a program now available at zoos across the country to raise funds for critically endangered orangutans. Each time this box is rented, 50% of the fee is donated to the Orangutan Conservancy. With collected fees from several zoos we are helping the Conservancy save and protect habitat, rehabilitate orphaned and injured orangutans and try to insure a future for this remarkable species. To learn more about orangutans visit www.orangutan.com.
Time: Up to two-week rental
Cost: $30
Ages: Preschool thru First Grade
Reservations: 407.323.4450, ext. 122 or email sandil@centralfloridazoo.org