Inquiry in Action: Zoo Exhibit Design

A multi-contact standards-based program that introduces middle and highschool students to exhibit design through inquiry-based learning.

Each Series includes:
  • Classroom ZOOMobile Visit 1 – Introduces the goals and objectives of the program. Students engage with stations highlighting the variety of adaptations seen throughout the animal kingdom.
  • Classroom ZOOMobile Visit 2 – Introduces the usage of ethology and animal behavior when it comes to exhibit design. Students learn how to collect data in preparation for their Zoo visit.
  • Zoo Exploration Day – While at the Zoo, groups will collect animal behavior data in real time to support their final exhibit design project.
  • Classroom ZOOMobile Visit 3 – Allows students to work on scientific argumentation, giving and receiving feedback, and public speaking by presenting to Zoo staff and their peers.
Details

– Each series includes 4 guided programs (3 ZOOMobile visits, and 1 Zoo day).
– Additional program lessons are provided, to be facilitated by the school.
– ZOOMobile visits are 45 minutes each, Zoo day is 2 hours long.
– Max 30 students per in-person program.
– Interactive activities that reinforce the program content are provided.
– Touch opportunities with up to 2 animal ambassadors per program (species dependent).

Cost:

$40 per student
(*An additional 75¢ per guided program will be added at check-out to contribute to our Quarters for Conservation funding.)

Opportunity Fund Scholarship Information

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has scholarships available for schools, groups, and families that may need financial assistance.
Please download the appropriate application and follow included instructions.
Opportunity Fund Scholarship – Individual Application
Opportunity Fund Scholarship – School/Group Application

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Additional Costs

After hours:
$50 for programs taking place outside daily operation hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m., MST)

Mileage:
Assessed by using Google Maps and are measured from the Zoo to the program location.

Distance charges that may apply:
0-30 miles – FREE
31-40 miles – $30
41-50 miles – $40
51-60 miles – $50
61+ miles – please inquire

EdVenture Refunds, Cancellations or Changes

Scheduling Details
A non-refundable $75 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. This deposit will be applied to your final payment. We do not accept passes or memberships in place of admission fees for Zoo Explorations. (Fee includes a $0.75 donation to Quarters for Conservation).

We do not issue refunds for parties that do not show for their reservation. If you need to cancel or reschedule your event, please refer to the confirmation email received upon registration. For further inquiry, please email [email protected].

If the Zoo is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events, we will issue you a full refund (less the non-refundable deposit) or you may reschedule the event to the next available date and apply all payments already made toward your reservation to the new reservation.

Program Cancellation
The Zoo reserves the right to cancel a program due to lack of enrollment or unforeseen circumstances in which the Zoo is closed. If the Zoo is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events, we will issue you a full refund (less the non-refundable deposit) or you may reschedule the event to the next available date and apply all payments already made toward your reservation to the new reservation.

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