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.
Youth
Young Explorers
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.
Adults
Frog Watch
Join this nationwide participatory science project and become a hero for frogs and toads! Since its start in 1998, FrogWatch USA has been helping researchers track amphibian populations — and now, you can be part of the mission.
Adults
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.
Zoo Cameras
Zoo at Home
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.
Chinstrap Penguin
Habitat:
Polk Penguin Conservation CenterClass:
BirdsConservation Status:
Least concern
Visit
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.
