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Rick LoBello
Education Programs Manager
Education and Conservation Curator
Zoo Adventure Programs
Zoo Adventure Curriculum Programs are fun Field Trip Upgrades. These programs last approximately 45 minutes.
Ideal class size is 30-35 students. For groups larger than 35, an alternative assembly style program will be provided. Touch will not be provided for assembly programs.
You can request one of the following Field Trip programs at the end of our Field Trip registration form. COMING SOON – Programs you can request at your school.
Animal Wrappers Grades | Grades: Day Care, Head Start & Pre-K, 1,2, 3
Our World our Friend | Grades: K-12
Animals of the Chihuahuan Desert | Grades: 3-12
Venomous Animals | Grades: 4-12
Careers at the Zoo | Grades: 4-12
Cost $3.00 per student (unless otherwise specified). Subject to availability. May be subject to cancellation.
View lesson frames, closing tasks, and additional info about our ZAP programs. Learn More
Animal wrappers
Best for grades Pre-K to 3
Discover the different coverings and unique characteristics of reptiles, mammals, and birds, and learn how these qualities help animals survive in their habitat.
TEKS: (K.2) A & E; (K.3) A, B, C; (K.4) B; (K.9) B; (K.10) A & B; (1.1) B; (1.2) A; (1.3) B; (1.4) A; (1.9) A; (1.10) A; (2.1) B; (2.2) A & B; (2.3) B; (2.4) A; (2.9) A; (2.10) A
STEM: Question/Problem Posed—Real-world problems/questions are posed to students.
Collaborative Learning—Students work collaboratively to re-design and improve potential solutions.
Findings Communicated—Solutions
Our World Our Friend
Best for grades K to 12
Travel through the layers of the rainforest, discovering what animals and plants call each level “home”. After makings your way from top to bottom, learn about the benefits and importance of the rainforest and biodiversity.
TEKS: (K.2) A, E; (K.3) A; (K.4) A, B; (K.9) B; (K.10) A; (1.1) B; (1.2) A; (1.9); (1.10) A; (2.1) B; (2.2) A; (2.3) A, B, C; (2.9) A & B; (2.10) A; (3.1) B; (3.2) A; (3.9) A& B; (3.10) A; (4.1) B; (4.3) A; (4.9) A &B; (4.10) A; (5.1) B; (5.3) A; (5.9) A, B, & C; (5.10) A; (6.12) E & F; (7.10) A& B; (8.11) A & B;
Science Grades 9-12
Environmental Systems: (1), (3), (5), (9)
Biology Scientific Processes and Science Concepts: (11) A & B, (12) A, B, & C, K
Earth and Space: (3), (12)
STEM: Question/Problem Posed—Real-world problems/questions are posed to students.
Inquiry-Based Lesson—Students “conduct original research” through inquiry-based and inspired lessons to test, gather, and analyze data.
Collaborative Learning—Students work collaboratively to re-design and improve potential solutions.
Findings Communicated—Solutions
Animals of the Chihuahuan Desert
Best for grades 3 to 12
Uncover what makes a place a desert, which animals call our Chihuahuan Desert “home”, and the adaptations needed for survival.
TEKS: (K.2) A, E; (K.3) A; (K.4) A, B; (K.9) B; (K.10) A; (1.1) B; (1.2) A; (1.9) C; (1.10) A; (2.1) B; (2.2) A; (2.3) A, B; (2.9) A & B; (2.10) A; (3.1) B; (3.2) A; (3.9) A; (3.10) A; (4.1) B; (4.10) A; (5.1) B; (5.3) A; (5.9)A; (5.10) A, B; (6.1) B; (6.12) E, F; (7.1) B; (7.12) A; (7.13)A; (8.1) B; (8.11) A & B
Science Grades 9-12
Environmental Systems: (1) B; (3) A, D; (4) A, B, D, F, H; (5) B, C, F; (9)
Biology Scientific Processes and Science Concepts: (3) D, E; (7) E; (11) B, C, D; (12)
Earth and Space: (3), (12)
STEM: Question/Problem Posed. Real-world problems/questions are posed to students (Researched topics).
Collaborative Learning—Students work collaboratively to re-design and improve potential solutions.
Findings Communicated—Solutions
Venomous Animals
Best for grades 3 to 12
Learn about different venomous animals of the El Paso area, from arachnids to insects to reptiles, and how each animal plays a vital role in keeping a balanced and healthy ecosystem.
TEKS: (4.1) B; (4.3) A; (4.10) A; (5.1) B; (5.3) A; (5.9) A; (5.10) A; (6.1) B; (6.3) A; (6.12) E, F; (7.1) B; (7.3) A, B; (7.12) A; (8.1) B; (8.3) A; (8.11) A, B
Science Grades 9-12
Environmental Systems: (1) A, B; (3) A, D; (4) A, B, F, H; (5) B, C, F; (8) A; (9) E, F, I, K
Biology Scientific Processes and Science Concepts: (1) G, H; (3) A, D; (11) B, C; (12) B, F
Earth and Space Scientific Processes: (1) A, B & (3) A.
STEM: Question/Problem Posed. Real-world problems/questions are posed to students (Researched topics).
Students work collaboratively to re-design and improve potential solutions. Our program is designed to provide multiple opportunities to take action and learn about conservation.
Careers at the Zoo
Best for grades 4 to 12
Students will learn about many zoo careers such as zookeeper, exotic animal veterinarian, education specialist, zoo director, and more. After hearing about the many career paths one can take to work at a zoo, your students will meet some of the El Paso Zoo’s education animal ambassadors!
*While we will do our best to accommodate your requests, some programs may not be possible due to weather or animal health.
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