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Students will enjoy learning about animals through daily shows, zoo keeper talks, tours of the Animal Hospital, and more at Palm Beach Zoo. In Zoo Classes, students will have the opportunity to get up close with 3-4 animals during animal presentations as they explore animal survival tactics, habitats, food chains, climate change, and other topics. Hands-on Zoo Labs, classes, and tours are aligned with Florida learning standards. Lunch from the zoo’s Tropics Café can be reserved for your students in advance. Zoo overnight experiences are also available.
supports classroom learning in:
Science.
topics covered:
Living environment, animals, conservation, environmental studies, habitats, food chain, endangered species, zoology.
contact info
Name: Education Department.
Phone: 561-533-0887 ext. 229
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Palm Beach Zoo
Located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society’s 23 acres are home to over 500 animals. Field trips to the zoo allow students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers to encounter flamingos, sloths, snakes, otters, butterflies, and much more. In addition to tours of animal exhibits and educational programs, groups can enjoy the zoo’s Play Fountain in the Nature Play Pavilion as well as the Safari Train and Wildlife Carousel in the Kids Zone. Be sure to stop by the zoo’s Tropics Café and Concessions for a meal or sweet treat after your visit. Picnic tables are available throughout the zoo.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Zoo Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The giraffe’s tongue is black to prevent sunburn while eating in the hot sun. Their spots, which are as unique as humans fingerprints, are designed for camouflage. And they need less sleep than any other mammal, using the time instead to browse for food.
When you go to the zoo, be on the lookout for the clever ways animals adapted to their surroundings and developed traits that help them survive.
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Scouts
Scout groups can work on several badges on field trips to the Palm Beach Zoo. Boy and Girl Scout groups can participate in zoo overnights, badge workshops, adventure programs, and more. Scout program activities include animal encounters, tours, games, crafts, scavenger hunts, and others to help scouts complete requirements for animal-related scout badges.
supports scout badges in:
Science.
topics covered:
Animals, conservation, environmental science, habitats, food chain, endangered species, zoology.
contact info
Name: Education Department.
Phone: 561-533-0887 ext. 229
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Palm Beach Zoo
Located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society’s 23 acres are home to over 500 animals. Field trips to the zoo allow students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers to encounter flamingos, sloths, snakes, otters, butterflies, and much more. In addition to tours of animal exhibits and educational programs, groups can enjoy the zoo’s Play Fountain in the Nature Play Pavilion as well as the Safari Train and Wildlife Carousel in the Kids Zone. Be sure to stop by the zoo’s Tropics Café and Concessions for a meal or sweet treat after your visit. Picnic tables are available throughout the zoo.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Zoo Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The giraffe’s tongue is black to prevent sunburn while eating in the hot sun. Their spots, which are as unique as humans fingerprints, are designed for camouflage. And they need less sleep than any other mammal, using the time instead to browse for food.
When you go to the zoo, be on the lookout for the clever ways animals adapted to their surroundings and developed traits that help them survive.
View Lesson Plan>>
Camp
Summer camp groups will enjoy tours, programs, and more at the Palm Beach Zoo rain or shine! Campers can take a tour of the Animal Hospital, learn about conserving wildlife areas, participate in a Zoo Lab, sit in on a keeper talk or daily show, and much more. Bagged lunches from the zoo’s Tropics Café can be reserved for your campers in advance.
topics covered:
Science, living environment, animals, conservation, environmental studies, habitats, food chain, endangered species, zoology.
contact info
Name: Education Department.
Phone: 561-533-0887 ext. 229
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Palm Beach Zoo
Located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society’s 23 acres are home to over 500 animals. Field trips to the zoo allow students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers to encounter flamingos, sloths, snakes, otters, butterflies, and much more. In addition to tours of animal exhibits and educational programs, groups can enjoy the zoo’s Play Fountain in the Nature Play Pavilion as well as the Safari Train and Wildlife Carousel in the Kids Zone. Be sure to stop by the zoo’s Tropics Café and Concessions for a meal or sweet treat after your visit. Picnic tables are available throughout the zoo.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Zoo Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The giraffe’s tongue is black to prevent sunburn while eating in the hot sun. Their spots, which are as unique as humans fingerprints, are designed for camouflage. And they need less sleep than any other mammal, using the time instead to browse for food.
When you go to the zoo, be on the lookout for the clever ways animals adapted to their surroundings and developed traits that help them survive.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Homeschoolers will have a great time learning about animals through daily shows, zoo keeper talks, tours of the Animal Hospital, and more at Palm Beach Zoo. In Zoo Classes, homeschoolers will get up close with 3-4 animals during animal presentations while exploring exotic and local species, animal adaptations, habitats, food chains, and other topics. With at least three weeks advance notice, field trips can be customized to meet your homeschool curriculum goals. Bagged lunches from the zoo’s Tropics Café can be reserved for your homeschool group in advance. Zoo overnight experiences are also available.
supports classroom learning in:
Science.
topics covered:
Science, living environment, animals, conservation, environmental studies, habitats, food chain, endangered species, zoology.
contact info
Name: Education Department.
Phone: 561-533-0887 ext. 229
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Palm Beach Zoo
Located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society’s 23 acres are home to over 500 animals. Field trips to the zoo allow students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers to encounter flamingos, sloths, snakes, otters, butterflies, and much more. In addition to tours of animal exhibits and educational programs, groups can enjoy the zoo’s Play Fountain in the Nature Play Pavilion as well as the Safari Train and Wildlife Carousel in the Kids Zone. Be sure to stop by the zoo’s Tropics Café and Concessions for a meal or sweet treat after your visit. Picnic tables are available throughout the zoo.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Zoo Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The giraffe’s tongue is black to prevent sunburn while eating in the hot sun. Their spots, which are as unique as humans fingerprints, are designed for camouflage. And they need less sleep than any other mammal, using the time instead to browse for food.
When you go to the zoo, be on the lookout for the clever ways animals adapted to their surroundings and developed traits that help them survive.
View Lesson Plan>>