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Teacher Events
Teacher Events
Teacher’s Night at the Zoo
Tuesday, October 3 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night out at the Birmingham Zoo designed just for educators! This one of a kind evening will feature examples of new and improved program opportunities, animal meet and greets, partner organization information booths, door prizes and more! 4 CEU contact hours available. Hor d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided for general admission guests, while a sit down dinner and keynote address will be provided for those adding the dinner option to their ticket selection. Registration ends October 2!
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. for General Entry or 4:00 p.m. for VIP Entry
Ticketing information:
*Online only registration.
· If you plan on coming in at 5:00 p.m. and prefer hor d’oeuvres only, please select the general adult ticket option only. (Cost $20.00)
· If you prefer earlier entry at 4:00 p.m. and prefer hor d’oeuvres only, please select the the VIP entry ticket option only. (Cost $25.00)
· If you prefer to come in at 4pm and have the sit down dinner included, please purchase tickets by September 19th and select which Dinner VIP meal option you prefer in your ticket selection. You do not need to also add a general or VIP entry ticket to your cart. All dinner plates will include a salad, bread and butter, drink, and gluten free chocolate cake dessert. VIP Dinner Tickets will be granted to the first 40 registrants only, on a first come first served basis. (Cost $50.00)
VIP Dinner Plate Options:
BROILED RED FISH Artichoke & Wild Mushroom Ragout | Roasted Baby Potatoes | Vierge Sauce
SEARED CHICKEN BREAST Pancetta-Swiss Chard | Sweet Corn Purée | Pan Jus
Purchase Tickets HERE
ZooTeach : Professional Development Series for Educators
In-Person Learning Series
The Birmingham Zoo values the work done by teachers around the region and we want to do what we can to assist. This Fall, the Zoo will be hosting a series of workshop topics across one week in October, offering the ability to register for 0.6, 1.2 or 3.0 CEUs at a time. Zoo admission and experiences, curricula handouts covered in the workshop, and CEU credit fees are factored into the price. ZooTeach PD registrants may also earn a chance to receive a FREE Zoo digital program tailored to the science standards being taught in the classroom (worth a $250.00 value!) Registration ends October 6!
*Recommended for all grade level educators
Meet at the front entrance of the Zoo
CEUs provided through AMSTI after the workshop.
Pricing varies from $25-$50 depending on the number of sessions being attended.
0.6 CEUs (covered in any 2 nights or 1 weekend day): $25.00
1.2 CEUs (covered in all 4 nights or 2 weekend days): $40.00
3.0 CEUs (for full participation): $50.00
Please Note: Face masks are recommended to be worn during indoor activities when county COVID rate of transmission is HIGH.
Session Options
| Mon., Oct. 9
4:30 – 7:30 |
Tues., Oct. 10
4:30 – 7:30 |
Wed., Oct. 11
4:30 – 7:30 |
Thur., Oct. 12
4:30 – 7:30 |
Fri., Oct. 13
4:30 – 7:30 |
Sat., Oct. 14
9:00 a.m.-3:00 |
Sun., Oct. 15
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 |
| Youth Birding Competitions: Engaging Students in the Environment | Project Learning Tree Certifications Part 1 | Grant Writing Basics for Educators | Project Learning Tree Certifications Part 2 | Earth Force: Developing Environmental Civics in your Students | Resources from PBS Learning Media for Secondary Math and Science Teachers | Evolution for Educators, Science Saves, & Generation Skeptics |
| The Birmingham Zoo | Project Learning Tree | The Birmingham Zoo | Project Learning Tree | The Birmingham Zoo | Alabama Public Television | TIES |
Purchase Tickets HERE
For more information about any of the teacher events, please contact us at education@birminghamzoo.com
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