Educational Programs
Field Trips at the creature conservancy - for Kindergarten through college
Use the black button to request a field trip
Field Trips at The Creature Conservancy offer an amazing opportunity for groups of up to 60 people. Your visit includes a sit-down classroom presentation with in-depth presentation of up to five interesting and unusual animals. Additionally, there is a guided tour of display animals where students learn about backgrounds, habitats, adaptations, and more! If desired, we have the facility for your students to enjoy a sack lunch.
We can accommodate your group rain or shine! Please read the FAQs below and click on the Field Trip Planner to get started!
Field Trips to the Conservancy FAQs:
How many animals will the group get to see? Field trips generally include the opportunity to see and learn about as many as twenty five different species of animal!
What age range is best for field trip groups? All school-aged students (from Kindergarten through college) will gain a lot from a field trip to The Creature Conservancy! Our experienced educators will tailor the presentations to suit the grade level of the students.
Can we bring lunches? Yes! When you fill out your Field Trip Planner, please indicate that your plans should include a break for lunch.
Can we take pictures? To help protect the privacy of the participants, only the teachers will be permitted to take photographs during a field trip or on site educational program.
What happens if it rains? Our facility will accommodate your group regardless of the weather conditions.
Are the buildings handicap-accessible? Yes they are. The presentation rooms are on the ground floor and the sidewalk is ramped from the parking lot to the door.
What are the charges for field trips? The fee is $8 per person (excluding teachers) with a minimum of $400 for up to 60 people. Please note that the prices listed under Field Trip Planner reflect a discount for schools, libraries, churches, nature centers, and other non-profit organizations. For corporate or private rates, please add 20%, with a minimum of $480.
On Site Educational Programs
This is an option if your group is too large for the field trip format or too small to make the field trip cost effective.
The on site educational programs include 6 animals of your choice (click on the planner button to see the animals available) and lasts about an hour.
There is a graduated fee scale based on the size of your group which is outlined in the planner as well.
This program does not include the option for lunch at our site.
Please use the button below to access information on the on site programs.
Virtual Field Trips to The Creature Conservancy are a fun and engaging way to cover topics of biology and ecology. These 30 minute programs introduce a theme, followed by meeting 2 animal ambassadors that bring that theme to life. We’ll wrap up watching one of our animal ambassadors enjoy a snack or enrichment object while students have the opportunity to ask questions!
Amazing Adaptations: An armadillo and hedgehog will help learners identify reasons animals may look so different, and the different ways physical traits aid in survival. Join our armored and prickly friends to learn more about adaptations!
Biodiversity and Niches: We’ll learn about niches, with special examples of how different animals act as seed dispersers and nature’s “clean-up crew” in different habitats. The macaw and opossum will demonstrate how they fit into their particular ecosystem and how biodiversity is affected by these critters.
Human Impact: What on earth is an axolotl? And why is their species extinct in the wild? Through meeting our axolotls and bald eagle, we will look at how humans have impacted animals (both positively and negatively!) and how we can make a difference if we make the right changes.
Themes were developed for common core standards prescribed for grades 1-3, but can be adapted to audiences of all ages- so submit the form below to choose from any of the 3 options above, or to contact us to develop a custom program that meets your educational goals! There are many other animals that can be used to highlight these themes. Programs cost $100 and are held on Zoom (or the platform of your choice, by invitation).