Zoo to You Outreach Programs

Click HERE to complete a program request form and begin the process of scheduling your very own Zoo to You experience! A Birmingham Zoo team member will reach out to you regarding scheduling, pricing, and confirmation.

Can’t make it to your Birmingham Zoo? Why not bring the Zoo to you? Our Zoo to You outreach programs allow you to learn from educators, talk to animal care professionals, practice community scientist experiments, and/or meet animals that call your Birmingham Zoo home. It all comes to your location and happens where it’s convenient for you!

• Zoo to You outreach programs last 30-45 minutes.
• Each program may have a maximum size of 30 attendees.
• Multiple programs may be scheduled to accommodate larger groups.

Programs

Rent a Community Scientist (Water Quality Assessments)

Curious about applying concepts such as population estimates, pollution, food chains, environmental assessment, abiotic factors, aquatic biodiversity, or adaptations to the real world? Why not rent out a citizen scientist to come to your school? In your allotted time, certified experts will bring equipment to demonstrate and coach EPA certified methods for assessing the health of nearby water bodies during water tests. This is also a great opportunity for certified Alabama Water Watch volunteers to borrow chemicals or equipment and gain an extra hand while conducting routine water chemistry or biotic index assessments at their local sites. Recommended for 3rd-12th grade or community volunteers.

Zoo Careers

During this program, students learn about the numerous and varied careers it takes to run a zoo, from animal care to special even, guest services to fundraising, and even maintenance and landscaping! Participants have an opportunity to meet a Zoo professional, hear their story, and ask any questions they may have. If you have more specific goals of your career or STEM fair, such as judging student work or presenting on a more specific topic, please notify education staff during booking. Ambassador animal presence is dependent on relevant terms and conditions such as room and group size. Recommended for all grade levels.

Reptilian Reputations to Fascination

Featuring live ambassador animals! Snakes, dinosaurs, and cool monsters-galore! We will dispel common myths and stereotypes, talk about the adaptations crucial to reptiles over the ages, and turn fear to fascination. Recommended for K-2nd grade.

Chomp, Chomp, Oh My!

Alligator or tiny snail— You’d be surprised who has the more vicious way to eat! Come on a journey where you will learn and see just who tops the food chain, who has the wildest way to eat, and what animals play important roles in the ecosystem, just by chowing down! Recommended for 3rd-5th grade

NEW! Amazing Alabama Animals

Featuring live ambassador animals! Alabama is America’s Amazon! Discover our state’s rich biodiversity and amazing animals from reptiles to birds to mammals. Students get to learn how animals use their adaptations to survive and how we can protect the wildlife that can be found in our backyard. Recommended for 3rd-5th grade.

Changing World, Changing Species

Featuring live ambassador animals! Our world is always changing, and all living things must adapt to survive. Recently, human impacts have begun influencing physical and/or behavioral changes in certain animal populations. Students will explore species that may or may not be adapting quickly enough to the changes in our modern world and what they can do to help. Recommended for 6th-12th grade

Click HERE to complete a program request form and begin the process of scheduling your very own Zoo to You experience! A Birmingham Zoo team member will reach out to you regarding scheduling, pricing, and confirmation.

PRICING

• Zoo to You outreach programs last 30-45 minutes
• Each program may have a maximum size of 30 attendees
• Multiple programs may be scheduled to accommodate larger groups
• One program: $200
• Two programs: $325
• Three programs: $425
• Four programs: $525

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about our Outreach programs, our Interpretation & Engagement team is here to help! Please email us at [email protected] or call (205) 397-3863.