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Behinds the Scenes of a Zoo | How Zoos Operate | 4 Day Camp for Ages 8-11
Sarah Skebba
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(210)
In this 4 day camp, learners will take a trip behind the scenes of zoos to learn about animal care, breeding programs, enrichment, careers, and other details of zoo operations.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
I have loved going to zoos ever since I was a kid, but I always had so many questions. Where did they get those elephants? Where did they get the food for the lion? Certainly not at the grocery store... Why did they send my favorite gorilla to anther zoo? Behinds the Scenes of a Zoo is the perfect camp for your curious kids. In this 4 day camp, we will explore some of the most fascinating yet least discussed topics about how zoos operate. As a former zoo and aquarium educator and a current...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Good Vs. Bad ZoosOur first session will introduce the factors that make a zoo "good" or "bad." We will learn about the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and how they certify zoos based on animal care, conservation, and education.Lesson 2Exhibits & EnrichmentLet's explore zoo exhibits! We will investigate how an animal's needs determines how its exhibit will be designed. We will explore enrichment and how it is incorporated into exhibit design. We will discuss where animals go at night or in a storm, how they stay cool or warm, and how we make sure they stay where they're supposed to be!Lesson 3Breeding Programs & Animal TransportsWhy do zoos move animals from one zoo to another? And how do they move animals like lions or rhinos? Let's find out! In lesson 2, we will investigate how animals are moved between zoos and the surprising factors zookeepers must consider. We will learn about the Species Survival Plan breeding programs and who gets to decide which animal goes where!Lesson 4Conservation & EducationIn our final lesson, we will discuss the important roles zoos have in conservation and wildlife education. We will explore the many ways zoos support wildlife conservation, such as with captive breeding programs and rehabilitation programs. We will discuss the importance of education in the role of conservation and the methods zoos use to teach people of all ages about wildlife.
Students will have a deep understanding of the complexities of zoo operations. Students will be familiar with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Species Survival Plan. Students will recognize the importance of zoos in conservation and education.
I have been an employee and volunteer at zoos and aquariums since 2015.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Assessments will be offered in the form of Kahoot! quizzes based on the topic of discussion for each day. The Kahoot! quizzes will be optional and can be completed digitally after class.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(210)
Read below to learn about my courses, background, and policies. ------ Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am so excited to explore wildlife, science, and conservation with your learner. I was born and raised in the Metroparks of Ohio, but I...
Group Class
$45
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class
