Education Programs
Let Zootah Give Your Students a Lesson They’ll Never Forget
Zootah has many opportunities for learning at any age. Zootah is much more than a fun destination. Our animals and the passionate people that care for them are always ready to teach our visitors. We love introducing everyone to the enchanting world of animals here at our zoo and at your location.
Outreach Programs
Can’t come to the zoo? Let Zootah bring the zoo to you! Whether you’re planning a special day for your classroom, a school assembly, or any other educational event, our kid-friendly animals and their passionate handlers are available to present at your location. Our Outreach programs are also the perfect addition to your private or corporate gatherings too!
Food Chain Presentation
Rabbit, Snake, and Invertebrates – 30 Minutes, $75.00
Learn about the food chain, how each species depends on one another for survival, and the delicate balance of our ecosystem. (Warning: Bunnies are exceptionally cute.)
Birds & Feathers Presentation
– Tropical Bird, Owl, and Variety of Feathers and Artifacts – 30 Minutes, $100.00
Learn about how birds differ from each other.
Reptile Presentation
– Turtle, Lizard and Snake – 30 Minutes, $75.00
Learn about the differences between the three major types of reptiles, as well as the basics of caring for scaly things.
The Art of Animals
Meet two small animals and learn how to draw them.
Customize Your Own Topic
Two animals: $60.00
Three animals: $75.00
Four animals: $85.00
$15.00 for each additional 20 minutes
School Assembly
– Four Animals – 30 Minutes, $125.00
Prices are based on groups of up to 25 students.
Field Trips
Thinking of scheduling a field trip at Zootah? We are happy to host a field trip for your school, community group, or other organization at Zootah year round.
Our field trips are self guided so go at your own pace. Explore our many animals and their habitats at Zootah. Print off a grade level worksheet below to boost the learning experience of your field trip.
Interested in a hands-on experience for your students? Schedule an education presentation in our WIldlife learning Center. Presentations are designed to align with the Utah SEED Standards. We recommend 25-30 students/presentation. Each presentation lasts 20 minutes, costs $15, and must be prescheduled.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your field trip we would be happy to accommodate you, but you must do so at least 48 hours prior to your original scheduled date. If you contact us less than 48 hours prior or do not contact us you will be invoiced for a $50 cancellation fee.
Cancellations or rescheduling due to inclement weather will be considered on an individual basis.
Late Policy: We understand that circumstances beyond our control sometimes happen, but being late for scheduled education presentations may result in your presentation being cancelled or rescheduled depending on availability.
Price:
Teachers: 2 teachers free/class of students
One to one aides for students with disabilities: Free
Students: $2 each
All other Adults/Chaperones: $2 each
Siblings (ages 2+): $2 each
Education Presentations are $15 each. We recommend 25-30 students/presentation.
*Effective June 1, 2023 field trip pricing will be $2.50 rather than $2.00 for each category, and $20/education presentation.
Click the links below if you would like to print out a worksheet for your grade level to do at or after your zoo trip.
Your homeschooled children already have the best teacher. Our Homeschool Program will make their educational experience even better! Homeschool students meet one hour a week for STEM based, hands-on, science lessons. Perfect for parents who want to introduce their children to the fascinating worlds of zoology and biology!
Each week we will start with an educational lesson followed by an activity or craft and animal interactions. The activities will be tailored to each age group. We will also provide supplemental take-home activities students will have the option to work on at home to extend the learning experience.
Fall 2023 Program Overview
The next homeschool session will be in Fall 2023. Check back in August for details and registration.
Camps
For questions or more info, please contact education@zootah.org.
Join Zootah’s animal experts for a fun and educational experience this Summer at one, or more, of our camps.
2 Day Camps (Ages 4-6)
Price
Non-Members: $60
Members: $54
Use coupon code SIBLING2023 to receive the $10 off Sibling Discount
Mammal Mania
Through fun games and crafts we will learn about the many animals that call Zootah home (and some that don’t live at the zoo too).
Dates and Times:
June 12-13: 10am-12pm
June 14-15: 1pm-3pm
July 10-11: 1pm-3pm
July 12-13: 10am-12pm
Radical Reptiles & Beautiful Birds
Explore the world of reptiles and the wonders of birds with hands-on learning and crafts.
Dates and Times:
June 12-13: 1pm-3pm
June 14-15: 10am-12pm
July 10-11: 10am-12pm
July 12-13: 1pm-3pm
4-Day Camps (Ages 7-12)
Price
Non-Members: $100
Members: $90
Use coupon code SIBLING2023 to receive the $10 off Sibling Discount
Animal Superpowers: All About Adaptations
In this camp we will explore how adaptations make animals superheroes or supervillains.
Dates and Times:
June 5-8: 9am-12pm
July 17-20: 1pm-4pm
Here & Gone: Endangered & Extinct Animals
We will learn about the animals that were once a part of our world but are no longer here. We will also learn about the animals that we are in danger of losing and how to protect them.
Dates and Times:
June 5-8: 1pm-4pm
June 19-22: 9am-12pm
Zootah Take-Out: Animal Diets
What do the animals at Zootah eat? We will learn about what makes a healthy diet for our animals, and what foods are bad, or even dangerous, for our animals.
Dates and Times:
June 19-22: 1pm-4pm
July 17-20: 9am-12pm