Virtual Close Encounter: Community (Citizen) Science
Description
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During the 30-minute program, your students will discover that they can make a positive impact on animals and the habitats that they live in by participating in community (citizen) science programs. Throughout the program, participants will meet 3 different animal ambassadors. By the end of this program, we hope that participants are motivated to make a positive impact on local wildlife and the habitats that they live in. This booking includes digital learning resources and a test call with one of our education staff members.
Cost: $175 per program
Maximum # of Devices: Dependent on virtual program platform (Zoom or Google Meets). The Virginia Zoo does not limit the number of participants in our virtual programs, but the program platform may limit the number of devices that can join.
Offered At
Virginia Zoo
Our school and group programs are great for any group – not just schools! Scouts, homeschool groups, libraries, senior centers, and more can all enjoy these exciting offerings. These programs give participants a memorable, fun, and highly educational way to learn about animals and conservation.
All programs are age-appropriate and complement the Virginia Standards of Learning along with curriculum requirements in North Carolina and for private schools. Scouts can also complete certain badge requirements; ask us for more information!
Behind the Scenes Tours
We share our reservation portal with our school programs. Guests that are reserving a Behind-the-Scenes Tour, don't be alarmed when the site asks for teachers' information and school information.
- Teacher = Main Tour Contact
- Organization Address = Home Address
The invoice is sent to the email listed on the request form. Payment can be made through the link in the email or over the phone.
Payment needs to be done ASAP once you receive your invoice.
For all reservation requests, there must be a 10-day notice of the date requested.
Details
Subjects
Animals
Capacity
500 students
Duration
30 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, K, Postsecondary, Preschool
Price Options
$175.00 per Group for School Group