The Woodland Park Zoo
Resources for Science in the classroom, at the zoo, and professional
development.
Why the Zoo?
 The Woodland Park Zoo has programs for
supporting Washington’s Science Standards.
 Many programs provide valuable explorations to
enrich Seattle’s Science Curriculum (NSRC/STC
science kits).
 Animal encounters and supporting information can
spark student interest in conservation.
 The zoo provides a safe, meaningful experience for
inquiry-based learning to extend classroom
experiences.
Lions, Tigers, and Free
Admission, OH MY!!
School with 30% of students receiving free or reduced lunch receive free
admission and subsidized transportation to the Woodland Park Zoo
September-April!
School Admission Rates
and Times
Rates:
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September 1st- February 29th
$6.50
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March 1st- April 30th
$7.50
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May 1st- August 31st
$9.00
Times:
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May-September
9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
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October- April
9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Parking:
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Bus
$25.75
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Car
$5.25
Zoo Rules
• One chaperone is needed
for every 6 students
• The zoo does not have any
lockers for lunches, but
you are welcome to bring
your own food and picnic.
• Stay on the paths.
• Do not tap on the glass or
agitate the animals.
• Do not throw anything
into the exhibits.
• Keep your volume low.
Opportunities at the Zoo
ZEST
 Interactive explorations
guided by Zoo Docents
 Available Free TuesdayThursday, OctoberNovember and FebruaryApril.
 Linked to WA State Science
Standards.
Zoo-to-School
 Programs guided by zoo
staff to extend science
curriculum.
 Specifically linked to
NSRC/STC kits.
 Available Free TuesdayThursday, SeptemberApril, 10:15 a.m. and 11:30
a.m.
ZEST: Soaked or
Parched?
Adaptations in the
African Savanna.
•
Students explore the role of
water in the lives of African
mammals found on the
savanna including: hippos,
zebras, and giraffes.
•
Students learn the differences
between wet and dry seasons
and how they impact plants,
animals, and people.
•
Chaperones will assist with
station observation activities.
•
See the Pre-information and
Teacher Resource Packets for
more information.
School-to-Zoo:
Farm and
Fabric
• Uses observation skills
learned in the Animals 2
by 2 curriculum and NSF
fabric unit
• Focuses on cows, chickens,
and goats.
• Students explore how
fleece becomes fabric from
sheep’s wool.
• See pre-information packet
for more information and
additional resources.
Programs At Your School
WILDWISE
UPCLOSE
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Programs led by naturalist for
4th-7th graders.

Classroom encounters with zoo
animals.

Aligned to WA Science
Standards.
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Aligned to WA Science
Standards

Habitats and Wildlife of
Washington.
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Indoor presentation followed by
inquiry-based outdoor
exploration for students to
apply knowledge and skills.
Corresponding Discovery Kits
are available for $27.00 for two
weeks.

Owls, raptors, arthropods, and
reptiles.

$160 for indoor; $110 for
outdoor and free for high need
schools.

$160 for indoor; $110 outdoor.
WILDWISE
Outdoors
Extensions:
• Research-based Field
Exploration
• Wetland Exploration
• Nature Journaling
• Native Legends and
Ethnobotany
UPCLOSE
Example: What
Makes a Reptile?
• Snakes, lizards ,and turtles.
• Aligned to Science
Standards.
• Classify reptiles by
common characteristics.
• Sort reptiles into three
main groups.
• Can touch the animals.
Other Teacher
Resources
• Teacher packets are
available for topics ranging
from African Savannas to
Washington Wildlife with
fact sheets, activities, and
worksheets.
• The Zoo Edition is a twice
yearly teacher newsletter
that highlights the ozo’s
programs and registration
information.
• The zoo also offers several
professional development
classes for credit on
Saturdays.
Photo Credits
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