Blank Park Zoo

To inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research and recreation.

About

Sector:

Service Area: International

Address

7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines IA 50315

Purpose: to connect communities across the state with the Zoo and provide educational programming that inspires conse…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM, Workforce Development, Zoos and aquariums
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Purpose: to provide children the opportunity to engage with nature and build environmental stewardship as they grow i…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM, Zoos & aquariums
Offerings
Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youth
4th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Professional development workshops for current, past and future formal and informal educators about science topics.<…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM, Water...
Offerings
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Audiences
Pre-Service Educators/College Students
Teachers/Administrators
Informal Educators
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