Lee Richardson Zoo

Field Trips in your IDL Classroom:

 

3..2..1..LiftOff!:  Three kinds of animals are designed to beat gravity, can you guess who?

Animal Adaptations:  Animals look the way they do because of adaptations.  Learn why these specialties are so important to their survival.

Animals Down Under:  Good day mate!  Travel down under as we peer into a pouch, leap over lizards, and discover other facts about animals found in Australia. 

Animals of the Prairie:  Get introduced to some remarkable prairie wildlife of the Midwest grasslands.

Awesome Amphibians:  Learn what makes amphibians so awesome and why they are an important indicator of healthy ecosystems.  Discover many interesting features of the frog, toad…

Creepy Creatures:  Some creatures have a bad reputation.  Some creatures may look scary, but we’ll explain why there is no need to be afraid of these important animals.

In Danger of Extinction:  Learn about some of the endangered animals here at the zoo, as well as others, and discover how you may help them!

It’s Hot out Here!:  There are animals with specific adaptations fro extremely high temperatures.  Look at some of these hot weather wonders and discover what makes them so special.

It’s Cold out Here!:  Winter can be tough, but there are several animals that can truly make the most of it.  Venture into the season that can make you shiver!

Protection from Predators:  Predators are always looking for a good meal.  Camouflage, hearing, smelling, and seeing are just but a few ways animals prevent predation.

Snakes, Lizards, and Alligators, Oh My!:  These living dinosaurs are relics from the past.   See why there is nothing to fear from these cold-blooded reptiles.

Sophisticated Mammals:  Mammals are the most highly developed and intelligent animals in the world.  Explore what makes them so special.

Spineless Animals:  97% of all animals on earth are invertebrates!  Meet them and Kansas’ venomous spiders.

The Lions of the Bird World: Some birds are not built for eating fruit and seeds.  Get up close and personal with some of these powerful predators.

The Circle of Life:  The circle of life is how nature operates.  Learn how to build a food chain and food web.  Discover how no matter where you live, there is a circle of life to be found.

The Night Shift:  Come on a journey to investigate the creatures that wake up as we got to bed and take a look at the nocturnal animals that Lee Richardson Zoo has to offer.

Tropical Treasures:  View live animals and learn about their life history while discovering ways you can help the world’s tropical rainforests.

Who’s Lunch are You?:  The great outdoors is a dangerous place for animals.  Discover the adaptations necessary to be an efficient predator or a secretive prey animal.

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Grade Level:  These programs can be modified for Grades K-12.

Date/Time:  These programs are available by request w/ minimum of 2 week notice to set-up

Cost:  Free

If you are interested in this program, please contact:

Debi Pippitt, A+ Network office   (620) 873-2524   or   a_plus625@hotmail.com