Thinking of bringing your class to the Zoo, but worried about the weather? The Toronto Zoo offers a variety of indoor spaces that offer protection from the elements, while boasting unique and amazing animals and plants for you and your students to learn about. School programs (September-June) fill up quickly, so don't miss out - book early! Just choose an option and we will be excited to welcome you to the Toronto Zoo!Ī self-guided school visit can be booked year-round, but must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Classroom Connectionz - Virtual Field Tripīring the Zoo into your classroom and learn about the wonderful wildlife while having a little fun too! The Zoo offers multiple ways of connecting with the animals and learning curriculum related information from the comfort and safety of your device. All teachers attending the planning visit must check in at Guest Relations at the same time. *Valid for one admission and parking pass per teacher, up to the number of qualified complimentary teachers indicated in the school visit confirmation package. To help prepare and plan for a successful field trip, teachers who have pre-booked a school trip are invited to visit the Zoo for FREE* ahead of time by presenting a copy of your school visit confirmation letter and a valid OCT card or equivalent Teacher ID card, along with photo ID, at Guest Services. Incorporate a little more curriculum into your visit by participating in one of our EdVentures or Interactive Presentations ( Elementary and Secondary) Programs.

Download a free self-guided tour script ( elementary) or activities/assignments ( secondary).įor additional details about self-guided visits, please visit: Self-guided – Elementary or Self-guided – Secondary.

We offer a variety of opportunities for you and your students to discover the Zoo including:Įnjoy the flexibility of exploring the Zoo on your own with your students. The ongoing support of educators helps to ensure that these critical conservation efforts can continue and connects future generations to nature and the environment.

Inspires students to take action and protect wildlifeĪs a not-for-profit organization, the revenues from all Zoo visits, including school field trips, directly support conservation efforts to help save vulnerable wildlife.

Encourages an awareness of how all life is interconnected.

Getting active and exploring 10 km of walking trails.

Cross-curricular – Think beyond just Life Systems & Biology!.Igniting a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.Coming face-to-face with over 3000 animals.

Making real-world connections through observation, inquiry, & critical thinking.

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