"Rain Forest Life"
This tropical adventure will provide opportunities to explore the rain forest using the five senses. Designed for K - 2. 
February 27, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
March 29, 12:45 - 1:15 PM
May 29, 9:30 - 10:00 AM

"Jambo Means Hello"
Study the differences between mammals, reptiles, and birds on this safari through Africa. Designed for K - 2. 
February 7, 10:00 - 10:30 AM
March 14, 10:00 - 10:30 AM
May 7, 1:00 - 1:30 PM

"Wonderful World of Wolves"
Explore the wonderful world of wolves and discover some of the many ways in which they communicate. It will be a howlin' good time! Designed for K - 2. 
February 1, 1:00 - 1:30 PM

"I'm Not a Fish, I'm a Mammal!"
Explore the great "breath" of difference between fish and the Zoo's seals and sea lions. Designed for K - 2. 
March 23, 1:00 - 1:30 PM
May 9, 12:45 - 1:15 PM

"A Bite-Sized Look at Sharks"
Learn about some of the unique features that have made sharks one of the most successful groups this planet has ever seen. Also find out why the shark's bite is so important to our oceans! Designed for K - 2. 
April 5, 10:30 - 11:00 AM
May 31, 10:00 - 10:30 AM

"Don't Koala Me. I'll Koala You!"
Often mistaken for a bear, this fuzzy marsupial is one of Australia's most recognized native animal species. "Koala" one of our keepers via videoconferencing to find out about this unusual animal! Designed for K - 2. 
March 5, 1:00 - 1:30 PM
April 23, 1:00 - 1:30 PM

"The Bearable Truth"
All bears hibernate, right? Discover the truth about bears and learn about their different families. Designed for K - 2. 
February 28, 1:00 - 1:30 PM
March 28, 1:00 - 1:30 PM

"Elephants"
What's it like to care for the largest animal at the Zoo? Come explore the world of an animal that really carries some weight.  Designed for grades 3 - 5.
March 30, 1:15 - 2:00 PM

"Layers of the Rain Forest"
Learn about the four living zones of the tropical rain forest, from the ground to the tree tops, and the animals that might be found there. Designed for grades 3 - 5. 
February 26, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
March 6, 12:30 - 1:15 PM
April 11, 10:00 - 10:45 AM
June 6, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"Condor Conservation"
What is a condor? What is conservation? Why is condor conservation important to us? Learn about what the Zoo has done for condor conservation in Venezuela. Designed for grades 3 - 5. 
January 31, 10:30 - 11:15 AM

"Wolf!"
Werewolf? No, where's the wolf! Explore the fascinating physical and social adaptations of this
long-misunderstood animal. Designed for grades 3 - 5. 
January 29, 1:30 - 2:15 PM
March 7, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
May 3, 11:00 - 11:45 AM

"Going Ape Over Apes"
Have you ever wanted to learn more about our closest cousins in the animal world?  Join one of the Zoo's primate keepers in a discussion about the greater and lesser apes. Designed for grades 3 - 5. 
February 5, 1:00 - 1:45 PM
March 27, 1:00 - 1:45 PM
April 30, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
May 23, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"Reptiles and Amphibians Get Some 'Class'"
This "class" will provide opportunities to discover basic taxonomy as we examine what makes an animal a reptile or an amphibian. Designed for grades 3 - 5. 
Not offered this semester.

"How Does a Zoo Get a Rhino?" 
How would you get a rhinoceros from Africa to Cleveland? Train, plane, or automobile? Create your own rhino travel plans and then talk to a man with the answers. Designed for grades 3 - 5. 
February 14, 10:00 - 10:45 AM
March 22, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"The Training Game"
Ever wonder how it's possible to train a wide variety of zoo animals to listen to basic commands? Participate in our training game and we might even be able to train you!  Designed for Middle School Students.
February 8, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
April 25, 9:30 - 10:15 AM
March 15, 10:00 - 10:45 AM

"Migratory Birds"
Where do they go? Why do they go? What is happening to their traditional migration routes? Come and explore the world of migratory birds. Designed for Middle School Students. 
April 26, 11:15 - 12:00 PM
May 16, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"From Boomer Balls to Milk Jugs"
People nationwide enrich the lives of their pets every day. Find out why enrichment has become one of the hottest buzzwords amongst zoo keepers and help brainstorm new enrichment ideas for a variety of animals. Designed for Middle School Students. 
June 5, 11:00 - 11:45 AM

"Parrot Preservation"
What do you do to help an endangered species? Learn about the thick-billed parrot and what Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is doing to restore this bird back to its native habitat. Designed for Middle School Students. 
February 15, 1:00 - 1:45 PM
April 5, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"Reptilian Diversity"
Explore the different environmental conditions that reptiles must adapt to in day-to-day living.  Join the Zoo to create your own " imaginary" reptile. Designed for Middle School Students. 
April 27, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"Career-Graphic Arts"
Learn how an artist uses her skills at the Zoo, in everything from signs to exhibits, to create a "feeling" around each themed exhibit. Use your artistic talents to assist with our newest exhibit, Australian Adventure. Designed for Middle School Students. 
March 21, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
May 2, 12:45 - 1;30 PM

"Rain Forest Adaptations"
Discover how various plants and animals are adapted to life in the hot, wet tropical rain forest. Designed for Middle School Students. 
May 15, 10:30 - 11:15 AM

"Time Frogs When Your Having Good Flies " 
FNA:  Amazing! Astounding! Astonishing! Amphibians!"
Compare and contrast the variety of amphibians as your students make plans for their captive care. Designed for Middle School Students. 
May 17, 1:15 - 2:00 PM

"A Grizzly Scene: The Series"
Have you ever wondered what is involved in designing an exhibit for a particular animal at the zoo? Now here is your chance to learn how! Middle school students will have the opportunity to develop an exhibit for a grizzly bear. The program series consists of the following sessions: Introduction to the Grizzly Bear, Exhibit Design and Project Presentation. Teachers are required to supply all the necessary materials for students. Participation in all 3 videoconferences is mandatory. Designed for Middle School Students. 
January 30, February 6, and February 20, 1:15 - 2:00 PM

"Australia: Barren Land to Barrier Reef"
The "Land Down Under" is often the country "swept under the carpet" in geography classes. Examine the unique features of this continent nation, hosted by a native Australian!  Designed for High School Students. 
February 12, 1:30 - 2:15 PM
April 4, 11:00 - 11:45 AM

"Career - Marketing and PR"
Have you seen us in the newspaper? Have you heard about us on TV? Come and explore some of what it takes to promote a zoo and try your hand at marketing our newest exhibit, Australian Adventure. Designed for High School Students. 
January 31, 1:30 - 2:15 PM
February 22, 10:30 - 11:15 AM

"Zoos - Past, Present and Future" 
Students know what zoos are like today, but what were they like for their parents and grandparents? What will they be like for their children? Examine where Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been and where we hope the future will take us. Designed for High School Students. 
February 2, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
March 1, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"Wolves at Your Door?"
Wolf reintroduction has taken place in several areas in the United States. What kind of conflict would occur if such a program were proposed for your hometown? Students will role play the many different angles to this controversial story. Designed for High School Students. 
March 22, 11:00 - 11:45 AM

"From Boomer Balls to Milk Jugs"
People nationwide enrich the lives of their pets every day. Find out why enrichment has become one of the hottest buzzwords amongst zoo keepers and help brainstorm new enrichment ideas for a variety of animals. Designed for High School Students. 
March 16, 12:30 - 1:15 PM

"Career - Group Events and Parties"
Learn what's involved in turning a day at the zoo into an event to remember. Are you able to plan the prom to end all proms and still fit into your budget? Designed for High School Students. 
January 12, 10:00 - 10:45 AM
February 9, 10:00 - 10:45 AM

"Career - Zoo Security" 
Ever wonder what it's like to keep a zoo safe and sound? What do we do in case of animal escape? Natural disaster? Discover the ins and outs of zoo security in this program. Designed for High School Students. 
January 8, 10:00 - 10:45 AM
March 26, 10:30 - 11:15 AM

"They Come From the Land Down Under"
Explore the world of the Aborigines of Australia by comparing them to indigenous tribes in North America. What role does wildlife play in their culture? What happened as their land became settled by Europeans? What is their life like today? Designed for High School Students. 
May 14, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"Bearing It All:  The Plight of the Spectacled Bear"
Teddy bears may be our only way to experience bears in the future.  Habitat destruction, population growth and hunting are taking their toll on the bears of the world.  Join our expert on discussing the plight of the world's bears.  Special attention will be paid to the Spectacled Bears of Venezuela.  Designed for High School Students.
April 10, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

"Ohio Wetlands - Ruin, Reintroduction & Recovery"
Can the reintroduction of a wetland-dependent animal, such as the trumpeter swan, increase the level of conservation both for the habitat and the species? Draw your own conclusions as you participate in this series of 6 videoconferences. Program series consists of the following sessions: Introduction to Wetlands, Wetlands History, Alaska Trip/Hatching and Incubation, Two Years in Training, Release and Tracking, and Wetlands Conservation Wrap-Up. Teachers will receive a teacher packet several weeks before the beginning of the program as well as a resource kit which will be on loan for the duration of the program. Participation in all 6 videoconferences is mandatory. Designed for High School Students. 
March 13, March 20, April 3, April 24, May 8, May 22, 
9:30 - 10:45 AM or 12:15 - 1:00 PM