In light of COVID-19, the Lehigh Valley Zoo has implemented guidelines and requirements to provide safe programs for our guests, staff, and animals. Please fill out a program request form to receive these policies via email. Any questions or concerns can be emailed to edureservations@lvzoo.org.

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Let science come to life with unique animal species, animal artifacts, and highly-skilled conservation educators from Lehigh Valley Zoo through a variety of year-round programs. These engaging multi-sensory experiences incorporate Common Core Standards, Pennsylvania Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content, and science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM), and fit the needs of multiple age levels.

For more information, please contact our education department at edureservations@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171 and dial extension 228, 229, or 247.

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LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO’S CONSERVATION EDUCATION MISSION

To provide the community with educational opportunities to learn about wildlife and to develop positive attitudes and curiosity about nature and conservation.

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On-site Pricing

• 30 Minute Programs with 2 Animals (Animal Kingdom)
  • $300 per program
    • $100 – Add an additional animal to your Animal Kingdom Presentation (not available for Pre-K program)
• 60 Minute Programs (Sensory Program)
  • $375 per program
•  90 Minute Programs (Zoo Tour)
  • $425 per program
• Maximum of 30 participants (adults and children) per program
• Zoo admission is included for all participants in the price of a paid education program!

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Animal Kingdom Presentations: Designed to give students an education presentation featuring the Zoo’s ambassador animals. Learn about their adaptations, behaviors, and the differences between species.

• 30 minutes with 2 animals
  • Appropriate for grades preK-12 and the general public
• 30 minutes with 2 animals and 1 activity (Pre-K)
  • This program is a modified Animal Kingdom Presentation for PreK students to better fit their needs and attention spans.
  • **Additional animal cannot be added onto the PreK Animal Kingdom Program.
• Covers PDE Science Standards

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Conservation Exploration Programs (CEPs): Designed to give students an education presentation featuring the Zoo’s ambassador animals. Themes include Lifecycles (grades K-3), Habitats (grades 4-6), Adaptations (grades 4-6), or Threatened Species (grades 7-12). This program includes an Ambassador Animal presentation and a correlating activity.

• 30 minutes with 1 animal and an activity
• Appropriate for grades K-12 and the general public
• Covers PDE Science Standards

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Sensory Program: This program is geared towards the autistic community with the activities designed with their needs in mind. Program themes include Animal Diets, Animal Enrichment, or Animal Footprints. This program includes an Ambassador Animal presentation and a correlating sensory-based activity.

• 45-60 minutes
• Appropriate for grades K-12 and the general public
• Covers PDE Science Standards
• Also available as a Zoo Reach

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Zoo Tours: Visitors and students will learn about the adaptations, habitats, behaviors, and conservation statuses of resident Lehigh Valley Zoo animals on a professionally-guided tour with an Education staff member.

• 90 minutes
• Appropriate for grades K-12 and the general public
• Covers PDE Science Standards

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Groups with over 30 participants or groups wishing to book more than one of the above programs will be charged the additional program price – no exceptions.

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