Sedgwick County Zoo

Inspiring respect and conservation for wildlife and wild places

About

Sector:

Service Area: Multi-state/National

Address

5555 W Zoo Blvd
Wichita KS 67212

Teacher In-service activities focusing on Project WILD, Project Learning Tree and many other topics
Teacher con…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), STEM
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Direct teaching
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Audiences
Teachers/Administrators
Informal Educators
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Week long summer adventures that run 2.5 hours a day. Programs held for 4-5 year old, 6-9 year olds, 10-12 year olds…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), STEM, Citizen Science, Career Exploration
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
Kindergarden
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youth
5th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Programs currently available for all Scouting BSA. Future plans for Girl Scout programs as well.

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youth
5th Grade Students / Youth
6th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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STEM Safari - 45 minute hands on program with lecture component
Investigation station 20 minute interactive pr…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), STEM
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Nocturnal Adventures - meant for groups of 15 plus people (classrooms, church groups, scout groups etc). Spend the ni…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat)
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
General Public/Family
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ZooReach - we travel the state with artifacts and animals to help educate people about the natural world
Check …

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), STEM, Workforce Development
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Semester long program program where high school graduates can explore zoo careers. 120 hours required to complete pr…

Themes
Workforce Development
Offerings
Internships
Audiences
Pre-Service Educators/College Students
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Elementary age programs held twice a month
Middle/high school programs held once a month (new in 2024)

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youth
5th Grade Students / Youth
6th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Zooper Kids - 2 hour program for elementary aged students
JR Behind the Scenes Tour - 1.5 hour program for elem…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youth
5th Grade Students / Youth
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There are a variety of programs dedicated to families with children 0-6 years of age.
Wee Wiggler - 30 minute p…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
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Discover a variety of ways your or your classroom can be involved in national science programs.

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat)
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Audiences
General Public/Family
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