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Spring Camp

at the Zoo

For grades K–5. Sign up today! More...

Summer Camp

at the Safari Park

For ages 2–17. Sign up today! More...

Summer programs

at the Zoo

For ages 4–adult. Book before March 1 and save $10!
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Visit our calendar listings for current programs:
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Education resources:

Kids & Families

Kids; Animal Bytes; Science Projects

Teens

Zoo InternQuest; Zoo Corps; Science Projects

Teachers

Kids; Animal Bytes

Conservation

Animal Bytes; San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy

Zoo Blogs

Download the 2011–2012 Wildlife Learning Adventures
(
pdf)
resource guide for teachers.

The San Diego Zoo is also partnered with World Wildlife Fund's Windows on the Wild, an environmental education program.

Education

Elephant Odyssey Curriculum

Polar Bears & Me: This activity teaches students to identify similarities and differences between humans and polar bears. Everything we do is aligned to California State Science Standards. Click to download the curriculum

The Education Department's mission is to increase the knowledge and appreciation of animals and plants in people of all ages through a wide variety of educational programs and services.

Teachers' Lounge

Conservation: Helping Wildlife

Zoo Internquest Intern with CRES genetics scientist

Zoo InternQuest

A career exploration program for high school juniors and seniors at the Zoo, Park, and our Institute for Conservation Research. To get an idea of what it's all about, check out their blog posts, and don’t miss their photo journal!

Contact information

Type of Event/Activity

Phone

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Children/Family/Adult Programs at the Zoo

619-557-3962

Education

Children/Family/Adult Programs at the Park

760-738-5057

Teacher/School Group Activities at the Zoo

619-557-3963

Education

Teacher/School Group Activities at the Park

760-738-5057

For Special Experiences at the Zoo and Park

619-718-3000

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