Let Potawatomi Zoo bring some of the zoo to you with a Zoo-to-You Outreach Program!
The Potawatomi Zoo’s Zoomobile can travel to your location with Edzoocators and animals for a fun and educational experience. |
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What people have said about Zoo-to-You Outreach Programs:
“Excellent presentation! Very developmentally appropriate for 3 year olds.” - preschool teacher
“The program was excellent and I will be calling for a date for next year…” - park program coordinator
“The program at our library was a huge success! Thank you so much for the fun start to the summer!” - children’s librarian
“This was a great presentation, which we all enjoyed! [The zoo educators] did a fantastic job.” - teacher |
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Edzoocational Outreach Programs for Schools
Preschool Zoo-to-You Outreach Programs
Introduce your preschoolers to the world of animals with a 30-minute Zoo-to-You Outreach Program. Your students will meet 3 animals and learn about where they live, what they eat, and why they look like they do. Cost: 0-30 miles = $60; 31-60 miles = $90; Additional programs = $15 each. The discounted rate for Additional Programs only applies to programs scheduled on the same date, same trip.
School Zoo-to-You Outreach Programs
Primary & Secondary teachers compliment your lessons with a Zoo-to-You Outreach Programs. During these 45-minute presentations, your students will meet 4 animals and learn how they are adapted for survival. Cost: 0-30 miles = $70; 31-60 miles = $100; Additional programs = $25 each. The discounted rate for Additional Programs only applies to programs scheduled on the same date, same trip.
Career Talks
The Potawatomi Zoo Education Department will offer one free career talk to high schools in St. Joseph County Indiana per school year. A Zoo Educator will come and speak about career opportunities in zoos and the training required for these professions. The Educator will also bring along one of the animals s/he works with at Potawatomi Zoo. |
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Wild Animal Outreach Programs for Organizations
Your organization can bring the zoo to you with a 45-minute Zoo-to-You Outreach Program including 4 different animals. Cost: - 0-30 miles = $100
- 31-60 miles = $130
- Additional programs = $60 each
- The discounted rate for Additional Programs only applies to programs scheduled on the same date, same trip.
Non-Profit Organization Program Non-profit organizations interested in a Zoo-to-You Outreach Program can receive a discount by showing proof their non-profit status. Cost: - 0-30 miles = $70
- 31-60 miles = $100
- Additional programs = $25 each
- The discounted rate for Additional Programs only applies to programs scheduled on the same date, same trip.
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Wild Animal Therapy Outreach Programs
Nursing, group, or assisted living homes can choose from three Zoo-to-You Outreach Program styles.
30-minute Group Program
Residents can gather in a central room where a Zoo Educator will introduce them to 2 animals. After the animal is introduced, the Educator will travel around the room allowing residents to meet and touch the animal. Cost: $40
45-minute Group Program
Same as the 30-minute Group Program except the Zoo Educator will present 3 animals. Cost: $50
Room Visits
If you have residents that are confined to their rooms, you can schedule Room Visits, and a Zoo Educator will bring 1 animal and travel room to room to visit them. A staff member from your facility must accompany the zoo during these visits. Room Visits last approximately 30 minutes, so you can plan accordingly. Cost: $50
Wild Animal Therapy Zoo-to-You Outreach Programs are available for facilities within 30 miles of Potawatomi Zoo. |
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Scheduling a Zoo-to-You Outreach Program
- Call the Potawatomi Zoo Education Department at #574-235-7621 to check availability or reserve a program.
- Outreach Programs may be scheduled up to 2 months in advance and must be scheduled with at least 2 weeks notice.
- Programs may be scheduled to start any time from 9am to 4pm.
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Billing Information
- Zoo-to-You Outreach Programs are invoiced at the beginning of the month in which they are scheduled. You may choose if you prefer your Invoice to be sent by mail, fax, or email or hand delivered on the day of the program.
- Program payment may be made on the day of the program or sent to the Zoo following the program. Payment terms: net 30 days.
- Please note that there is an additional $50 per program fee for weekend programs.
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More Information
- Zoo-to-You Outreach Programs are not petting zoos.
- If you are looking for an informal display instead of a formal presentation, please contact the Zoo’s Education Department. We may be able to accommodate these programs, but they will be scheduled within the same time and price parameters as a Zoo-to-You Outreach Program.
- We will schedule Outreach Programs for outdoor locations, but the Zoo reserves the right to cancel the programs due to extremely high or low temperatures or inclement weather that poses a health risk to our animals. If you have an outdoor location, we recommend that you also have an indoor option.
- The Potawatomi Zoo cannot schedule Outreach Programs at private homes or locations where other animals or pets will be present.
- Potawatomi Zoo reserves the right to discontinue any Outreach Program in which the safety of the animals, audience, or zoo staff is in question.
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 | | 10/24/2010 - Little Zoo Boo |
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| 11/28/2010 - Zoo Closes For Winter Season |
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