Oregon Zoo for Teachers

Teachers and Educators

Chaperone Guides

Use our NEW Chaperone Guides
to get the mostout of your zoo visit.

Plan Your Class Field Trips

Reservations are required. For future information go to: Plan Your Class Field Trips and you can use our online registration form.
Zoo visits must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Bring The Zoo To Your Classroom

The Oregon Zoo has many animal ambassadors that are available to come to your school. The Discover Birds! assembly is great for large groups. Animals are also available for classroom visits; live mammals, reptiles, birds and insects can help connect your lessons to the living world.

Behind the Scenes Encounters

Get a chance to visit "staff only" areas around the zoo and see exhibits from the other side of the rail. Learn how animal care staff keep our animals happy and healthy. See Behind the Scenes Encounters for more information.

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Educator Resources

   At The Zoo
   " Chaperone Guides
   " Field Trips
   " Overnights
   " Behind the Scenes Encounters

At Your School
" Live Animal Presentations

   Resources and Training
   " Curricula
   " In-Services and Workshops
   " Insect Discovery Boxes
   " Suitcase for Survival

   Career Education for Teens
   " School to Work
   " Career Day
   " Internships
   " More Career Information

Animal Information
" Animal Information Pages