For more information, including pricing or to schedule a School or Off-site program, please email the Education Department at zoobookings@salisbury.md.
Educational Programming
Education Talks
Get an up-close look at one of our Education Ambassador Animals and find out details about their diet, adaptations and classification. There is always an opportunity provided to ask questions. Educators can be found on the stage each weekend with one of our Ambassador Animals for a quick chat.
Story Time Animal Encounter
Program themes are tailored to preschool aged children. Presentations will help expand little ones’ imagination and knowledge of the animal world. Educators will provide an animal story and Ambassador related presentation. Schedule a story time topic that meets your needs and interests year-round. These can be done virtually, live at your location or on zoo grounds.
Pre-School/Toddler Activity Kits
Kit topics include Woodland Creatures, Ocean Animals, Pollinators and Amphibians and Reptiles.
Subjects and Learning Milestones covered include reading, math, science, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, art, music and dramatic play.
For more information about the educational kits, email our Education Department.
To fill out the contract, go to Pre-School-and-Toddler-Kit-Contract.docx
Once you fill out the contract, please email it for approval.
On-site Programs
Contact the Education department for updated program offerings.
Self-Guided Tour Teacher Packet:
Teachers receive a packet of materials with pre and post activities and lesson ideas. Teacher leads the group through the zoo at your own pace while conducting activities.
School Programs (Off-Site)
Zoo-2-U:
If you cannot come to us, we can bring the zoo to you. Each program uses the zoo’s education animal collection. Approximately 45 minutes in length.
Zoo-2-U Display:
The Zoo brings a display with live animals and bio facts to your event!
Summer Camp Program Offerings – TBD
- Junior Zookeeper Camp – TBD