Teachers: Bring Your Kids to the Zoo
JBZ's Education programs are available during the regular school year. Please read through the following options to decide which might be best for your group.School Field Trips
School Group Discount
School groups of 25 or more are eligible for a group discount. Check back in September, 2008 for our registration form.
Group Lunches
We also offer pre-ordered lunch options for groups of 10 or more. Click here to visit the Food Services page for details.
Self-Guided Tours and Scavenger Hunts
Click here to create a fun, interactive experience for your students by utilizing our self-guided tours and scavenger hunts.
Educational Programs at the Zoo
In response to teacher needs, changing resources, Michigan's upcoming Science GLCE's and program evaluations, we have revamped our "in the Zoo" programs for school groups. Animal Study Units and Animal Adventures have been replaced by Wild Encounters (WE's). WE's can be tailored to meet individual classroom needs.
Click here for more information on our educational programs.
Click here for the Wild Encounters registration form.
**Due to Popularity, the Wild Encounter and Traveling Zoo programs are FULL for the rest of the 2007-2008 School year.
Career Presentations
Click here for information about our career presentations, where you can discover how the different Career pathways all intersect at the Zoo.
Overnight Adventures
Spend the night at the zoo with your class and have a fun filled learning adventure! Pick the date that your class would be able to experience the zoo in a whole new light. Reserve your date now, dates are filling fast!
For more information click here.
