Zoo Learning
Take your Zoo skills to wild heights with our education-based experiences. From curated lesson plans to family-filled learning, we have everything you need to be a wildlife expert!
Schools
Extend classroom learning by connecting with the Detroit Zoo! In-person, virtual and web-based resources are available to connect students with science, conservation and sustainability-focused resources.
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There is no better place in metro Detroit for the next generation of zoologists, conservationists and community leaders to engage in building their knowledge and sharpening their skills for their future endeavours. Check back often for new opportunities.
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Learning Labs
Learning Labs are immersive experiences that connect classroom learning with real-world contexts. Students will participate in hands-on activities that reinforce science concepts by simulating field conservation work, taking on the role of a veterinarian working through a hypothetical medical case or station-based activities that support literacy, science and math development.
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Day at the Zoo
Day at the Zoo provides opportunities for students to visit the Detroit Zoo by awarding financial assistance to classrooms where funds may be limited. Through generous donations, including those who have contributed to the David K. Page fund, classrooms may receive an in-person program at the Detroit Zoo that includes admission, a transportation stipend and an age-appropriate education program.
Lifelong Learners
Igniting positive change is a lifelong endeavor. Whether you’re looking for a singular experience to learn more about a specific animal species or conservation project, or if you’re ready to pursue a master’s degree that immerses students in collaborative inquiry and positive action, the Detroit Zoo has a variety of programs to choose from.
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Zoo at Home
Zoo Cameras
Take the Zoo wherever you go! Check in on your favorite sea otters, penguins and reptiles with the Zoo’s live cameras. You’ll get access in real-time, making this virtual adventure one to remember.
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School Groups and Field Trips
Discover how the Detroit Zoo can be an extension of your classroom! Our programs include synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities that support what students are learning in their classrooms.
Homeschool
Enhance your homeschool experience with the Detroit Zoo! Explore a variety of in-person, virtual, and online resources designed to bring science, conservation, and sustainability learning to life in a fun and engaging way.
Humane Education
The Berman Academy for Humane Education was created to help people help animals. The initiative is the only one of its kind in any zoo and is the lens through which all of our education initiatives and activities are developed.
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