Schools
Welcome to the Detroit Zoo’s Education Resources – a hub for educators, students and lifelong learners.
Learning at the Zoo
Zoo Education
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 DZS veterinarian working through a hypothetical medical case, or station-based activities that support literacy, science, and math development.
Virtual Learning
Education on the Web
Explore the animal kingdom right from your laptop. From virtual chats to learning labs to web-based learning, we put the “wild” in the world wild web.
EDUCATORS
Teacher Professional Development
We love educators and want to take every opportunity to show it. That’s why we’ve created multiple workshops, courses and programs to amplify the work you’re doing in the classroom. Connect with other teachers or infuse new concepts into your curriculum — whatever you want to achieve, we invite you to join us in high-impact professional development!
Go green. Get green.
GreenPrize
Be an eco-champion and earn a prize! We encourage student groups from Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties to join the GreenPrize Award Program, encouraging them to establish “EcoClubs” or “Green Teams.” This program empowers students to lead projects in their schools or communities that benefit the planet and the environment.
