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Single Session Topics
Register for a regularly-scheduled date and time on this web site with our new online registration system. Click here for access to the calendar. Registration deadlines are 7 days before the program runs, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Programs are offered at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm EDT with the first 15 minutes used for the purpose of connection testing. Payment can be made with a credit card or a purchase order.
Note our new distance learning classes for 2009-2010!
 Africa
Explore the plains of Africa and discover the animals that live there, including lions, zebras, baboons and elephants. We'll uncover the relationship between predator and prey and look adaptations these animals have for survival on the savannah. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
Animal Adaptations
Every living thing is well-suited for life in its own environment because of its adaptations. Join us as we discuss different types of adaptations, from the ways animals act and how they look, to the way they're built and how they move. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
Adaptations Activities
Amazing Amazon
With some of the most amazing biodiversity found on Earth, rainforests are full of mystery and beauty. Let us introduce you to some of the incredible creatures found in the Amazon as we explore the rainforest layer by layer. *Note: This program will be broadcast from our indoor Studio location using Green Screen technology. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
Amazon Activities
 Animals in Winter
What happens to all plants and animals when the weather turns wintry? We'll find out when we meet some animals that have to compete with the cold. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5.
Times: Offered in November and January
Animals in Winter Activities
Ani-math
How do numbers fit into a zoo environment? We’ll talk about animal weights, heights, speeds, and other ways we use math at the Zoo…and you won’t believe how many pounds of fish we go through in a year! Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
Ani-math Activities
Butterflies: Flights of Fancy
Visit White River Gardens as we're surrounded by thousands of free-flying butterflies. We’ll cover the life cycle, colorations, and survival strategies of these beautiful winged wonders. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5.
Times: Offered in March, April, and May
Butterflies Activities
 Conservation Heroes ***NEW PROGRAM for 2009-2010!
It’s going to take some heroic actions to protect the earth’s wildlife. Learn about 3 Indianapolis Prize finalists who are incredible conservation heroes and how you can be one yourself. Program incorporates original videos produced especially for this program. Note: Students will need paper and pencil for this program. Recommended for grades 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
Conservation Heroes Activities
Coral Reef
What mysteries lie beneath the ocean's surface? You'll find out what a coral reef is really made of and what kind of animals call the reef "home". *Note: This program will be broadcast from our indoor Studio location using Green Screen technology. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
Coral Reef Activities
Earth Day
We’ve all been told to “save the planet,” but how can we do this? It goes much farther than “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” We’ll talk about our beautiful planet and how we can keep it clean as we celebrate Earth Day 2010. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5.
Times: Offered in April
 Endangered Species
It’s sad, but true – entire species of plants and animals vanish from our planet everyday. In this program, we’ll discuss some causes of extinction, talk about some success stories of survival, and learn how you can do your part to help save the earth’s endangered species. Recommended for grades 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
Endangered Species Activities
A supplemental Suitcase for Survival is available on loan from the Education Department at the Indianapolis Zoo. For more information call (317) 630-2000, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
The Mitten
A classic tale by Jan Brett, The Mitten is a story of a lost mitten and the animals that find it. You'll be introduced to some real-life vesions of the book's characters as we read through this winter favorite. Recommended for grades K-2.
Times: Offered in December and January
The Mitten Activities
Not So Scary Animals
Join us (if you dare) as we unlock the mysteries and myths behind some of the Zoo’s “spooky species” and discover that they’re not so scary after all! Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5.
Times: Offered in October
 On Thin Ice! ***NEW PROGRAM for 2009-2010!
Climate Change 101! We'll take a look at the causes and effects of climate change as well as some as the animals most affected. Note: Teachers need 3 sheets of paper, 2 red markers, 2 orange markers, 50 Q-tips or small strips of paper, and a small basket or box for a game that students will play during the program. Recommended for grades 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered year-round
On Thin Ice Activities Grades 3-5
On Thin Ice Activities Grades 6-8
Penguins
Take a voyage south of the Equator to visit our favorite feathered friends, the penguins! You don’t have to get dressed up just because they did; we’re just going to talk about how they’re adapted for a chilly lifestyle and what makes them different from other birds. *Note: This program will be broadcast from our indoor Studio location using Green Screen technology. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered in January, February, and March
Penguin Activities
 Plants: Let’s Go Green
We all know what plants are, but do you know how they work? Get to the root of the question as we cover the basic facts of the plant kingdom. Learn about the parts of a plant and why we need plants for everyday life, from the food we eat and the air we breathe, to the clothes we wear and medicines we take.
Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5.
Times: Offered in March, April, and May
Plants Activities
Polar Bear: Giant of the Arctic
What makes polar bears so cool (besides their habitat)? You'll see as we discuss the adaptations and behaviors of the Giant of the Arctic. Recommended for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
Times: Offered in January, February, and March
Polar Bear Activities
The Three Snow Bears
The Goldilocks story takes a fine twist when an endearing snow bear family and curious Inuit girl meet center stage in Jan Brett's stunning paintings of a land where the Inuits and the animals share the Amazing Arctic landscape. Recommended for Grades K-2.
Times: Offered in January, February, and March
Winston of Churchill: One Bear's Battle Against Global Warming ***NEW PROGRAM for 2009-2010!
Jean Davis Okimoto paints a humerous yet touching picture about a very real issue. It's a perfect way to help young ones understand climate change. Note: Teachers will need 4 sheets of paper and a marker for a game we'll play during the program. Recommended for Grades K-2.
Times: Offered year-round.
Winston of Churchill Activities
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