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Come be a wildlife photographer for the day and learn how images can make an impact on global conservation efforts. This class will focus on editorial photography and how we can share stories through the art of photographs. Try your hand at photographing some of our animal ambassadors up close. We'll examine some of the world's most notable animal photo journalists and connect the impact of their photographs to conservation. We will have a live virtual Q & A with Layne Kennedy, an editorial assignment photographer for the likes of National Geographic, Smithsonian, Traveler, Outside and LIFE magazines. Registration is required.
Events for Monday, November 25, 2024 - Monday, November 25, 2024
Teen Zootography Workshop and Q&A with Photographer Layne Kennedy – Feb. 13
Hands-On Homeschool – Delectable Diets – Mar. 20
1st - 6th Grades. Animals get their nutrition in a variety of different ways. Join us as we learn how an animal's diet can effect their anatomy, habitat, and conservation status! We will even prepare a few diets for our hungriest animal friends! Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Hands-On Homeschool – Endangered Species Exploration
1st - 6th grades. Bring your sense of adventure as we explore our fantastic endangered species here at the Zoo. Our travels will help us understand what makes a species endangered and how we can help. Welcome aboard our journey to impactful learning! Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Vote for CMZoo for Best Zoo & Best Zoo Exhibit
Show your support! You can vote once a day, every single day from now through 10 a.m. MT Monday, May 24. Last year, you voted Cheyenne Mountain Zoo the fourth Best Zoo and second Best Zoo Exhibit (for Rocky Mountain Wild) in North America in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Program. We have once again been nominated and need your votes!
Hands-On Homeschool – Mission: Conservation
Ages 1st-5th grades. Calling all lovers of animals and wild places! We need your help to ensure that incredible creatures stick around for years to come. Join us as we learn to protect wild animals and wild places! We will be focusing mostly on giraffes, rhinos, tapirs, and black footed ferrets. We will also learn how to make our own toad abodes!! Registration is required. Online registration is open.