NEW Zoo of Brown County, WI

Education at the NEW Zoo

Education programs at the NEW Zoo are a fun and exciting way to learn about the animals. There are opportunities for all age groups to get involved in learning about nature. The goal of the education department is connect people with nature in their understanding and appreciation the wonderful diversity of nature that surrounds us daily. Pre-registration is required for all programs to ensure a place! Class space is limited so call, email, or mail us today!

Come explore with us the wonderful world of animals here at the NEW Zoo.

Educational Opportunities for Groups

Discovery Carts

Visitors have the hands on opportunity to learn about animal biofacts while a docent interprets them for you. You will find these located around the NEW Zoo. Just look for the cart along the path to learn about various biofacts.

Giraffe Feeding

Stop at the Giraffe Stand to have the chance to feed our loveable giraffe pair, Hodari and Zuri. A docent will be available during giraffe feeding time to teach you about the amazing adaptation the giraffe has.

Daily Feeding Times

• 10am to 12pm
• 1pm to 3pm

Cost

• $1.00 for 2 giraffe crackers.

Giraffe crackers are available at the giraffe stand.

NEW Zoo Scavenger Hunt

Learn more about the NEW Zoo and its animals, take the NEW Zoo Scavenger Hunt.

• Download the Scavenger Hunt (PDF)
• Download the Scavenger Hunt Answer Key (PDF)

Guided Zoo Tours

$2.00 per person/min charge $20.00 Join a zoo docent for a tour and go where zoo guests can’t. During the tour, you will learn all the fun facts and details that only keepers know about the NEW Zoo animals.

Zoo Classes

All our education programs are developed according to Wisconsin State Curriculum Standards. Programs are about 45 minutes in length and present 3 to 4 animals.

Zoo Classes $2.00 per person/min charge $20.00.

Classes Available

Fur, Feathers, Shells & Scales Recommended for grades Pre-K and K.

This basic introduction to animal classification focuses on animal ‘coverings’ to teach the differences among mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and invertebrates.

Creatures Have ClassRecommended for grades 1 and 2.

This slightly-more advanced classification program discusses four of the five major groups of vertebrates. Students will learn which groups do and don’t lay eggs, drink milk, have warm blood, and more.

Animal Adaptations Recommended for grades 4 through 6.

This class defines and then focuses on physical and behavioral adaptations that animals have to survive in their environments.

Edging Towards Extinction Recommended for grades 6 through 8.

Students will examine the five major causes of species endangerments and extinctions worldwide, focusing on the ways that zoos work to prevent or counter-act them.

Conservation Connection Recommended for grades 6 through 12.

This motivating class discusses the plight of endangered species and teaches students what they can do on a daily basis to make a difference in the world today.

Wild Careers Recommended for grades 9 through 12.

In this class, students will learn about career options in the “zoo world,” from jobs based on science and engineering to business management and accounting.

Zoomobile Program

Let the Zoo come to you. The Zoomobile will stop out to your event, school, library, business, or wherever and bring 3 - 4 cuddle friends to educate you about conservation issues and how it affects the animals.

Presentation also can be created for your specific needs.

Zoomobile Program Details…

Cost

• $150.00/hour ($50.00 each additional hour)
• Plus $1.00 per mile outside of Brown County

Educational Programs

• Education Overview
• Group Trips
• Internship Opportunites
• Zoomobile