Total Education Experience

Details

Explore the Zoo on your own and have your questions ready for a 45-minute Virtual Follow Up later with one of our Education Specialists. Purchasing the Total Education Experience also gives you access to Zoo Science Videos, Lessons and Activities for Grades 1-5.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Total Education Experience Includes

1. A Zoo field trip with mandatory grade-level appropriate, self-guided education program

2. A 45- Minute Virtual Follow Up Call  

3. Free access to Zoo Science Lessons

Click the Register button at the top of the page to check out, and choose your field trip date. A Virtual Follow-up Call is scheduled automatically for 1 week after your Zoo Field Trip.

The Zoo locations and animals seen during a Virtual Follow Up vary depending on the time of year. 

During registration, we ask that you indicate which two (2) areas you would be interested in seeing during your Virtual Follow Up. While only one area will be explored, this provides flexibility in case certain animals are not available the day of your experience. 

Locations available:

• Asian Highlands and Wilderness Trek
• RainForest
• African Elephant Crossing

Due to the nature of this program we cannot guarantee certain animals will be seen during your virtual field trip. 

Zoo Science Units for Grades 1-5 feature videos, at-home and at-school activities and a short video peek at a connected zoo career. Click on Zoo Science Units to learn more about this companion resource.

After completing the program registration, we will send you a confirmation email with a link to a teacher/parent guide. You can expect Zoom connection details one week prior to the scheduled Virtual Follow Up.
 

Dates/Times

Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

October 1, 2022 - May 12, 2023
Holidays excluded
Virtual Follow Up times are automatically scheduled one week after the Zoo Field Trip.
 

Cost

Payment is required in full at the time of registration.

Total Education Experience Package: Zoo Field Trip  Plus On-Site Program, Zoo Virtual Follow Up, Zoo Science Lessons Access

• Schools*
  • Cuyahoga County Schools: $4.00 per student
  • Non-Cuyahoga County Schools: $8.50 per student

*Cleveland Metropolitan School District should call 216.635.3391 for partnership pricing.

Teachers will be sent, as an e-mail attachment, a complete package of lesson plans, activities, and videos. Each lesson is aligned to state science standards.

Admission and program fees are non-refundable. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs. By registering for a program, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this policy.

FAQ

What video conference platform is used for this program?

Zoom. One week prior to your purchased date, you will receive a virtual meeting invite by email from our education team. On the day of your Virtual Follow Up, you will need to access this meeting invite to log into your registered experience and meet your Education Specialist.

How many students can attend virtually?

Registration is limited to one registered party per time slot. This is usually one teacher/facilitator and their students. To ensure quality of learning, we request that there are no more than thirty (30) viewers, including the teacher/facilitator, per Virtual Follow Up.

Which animals can be found in each location?

Asian Highlands and Wilderness Trek: Bears, Sea Lions, Snow Leopards, Red Panda, Amur Leopard, Takin
RainForest: Orangutan, Gharial, Sloth, Clouded Leopard, River Otter
African Elephant Crossing: Elephant
 

Can I reschedule my Zoo visit and/or Virtual Follow Up?

With advanced notice of one week prior to the scheduled Zoo visit date, the visit (and subsequent Virtual Follow Up) may be rescheduled for free to a new date pending inventory/availability before the end of the following calendar year with a maximum of one (1) reschedule move. Virtual Follow Up dates cannot be rescheduled without also moving the on-site Zoo visit as these two dates are linked as a bundle.
 

Does the Zoo visit include The RainForest?

Yes. Admission to both the Zoo and The RainForest is included. Admission tickets will be included with your emailed receipt as an e-mail attachment. Don't forget to print these tickets or have them on a mobile device that can be scanned upon arrival at the Zoo. Additional Zoo tickets can be purchased from the Guest Resource Center located at the Zoo's front entrance across from the Gift Shop.
 

What are the on-site program options?

During registration, teachers will be asked to select ONE of the following program options to complete during the on-site Zoo visit. These are self-guided activities designed to challenge students to work together and think in a scientific manner. They will make observations, work with and manipulate data, and draw their own conclusions as they learn through discovery. The Connections to Africa programs are designed to take 1-2 hours to complete and the Veterinary Bag program is designed to take 1 hour to complete.
Grades 1-3 Connections to Africa 
Grades 4-5 Connections to Africa 
Grades 4-5 Veterinary Bag Exploration
 

Will the Zoo visit or Virtual Follow Up still happen if it is raining or snowing?

All aspects of the Total Education Experience will occur rain or shine.