Gr 2-4 Give a Hoot for Owls



Owls are  important top predators that use their adaptations to survive in their ecosystem. While owls are similar to other raptors they do have many differences. Even among owls different species can vary greatly, many owls for many habitats.

The Lee Richardson Zoo's Distance Learning Studio offers a multitude of environmental programs to students all over the nation. Our programs always include 2-4 live animals. However, we are currently unable to give programs from actual exhibits around the zoo. If you would like to know which specific animals will be used in your program, please contact the Distance Learning Coordinator directly.


Program Format
1. Begins with a discussion of Birds of Prey (aka Raptors) and their various characteristics/adaptations.
2. Discussion of a nocturnal owl and identify the adaptations that the students notice or know of.
3. Discussion on a diurnal owl and the different needs between the two. Continue with adaptations of owls.
4. Discussion of a falconiforme (falcons and relatives) and discuss the differences between owls and falcons.
5. Review over information discussed in the program.


By Request Cost: $100.00


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Lee Richardson Zoo 



 Whitney
wbuchman@garden-city.org
312 Finnup Drive
Garden City, KS  67846
United States
Phone: (620) 276-1250
Fax: (620) 276-1259

Gr. 3-6 Building the Erie Canal

Using primary documents and works of art students will look back in time at the work that went into building the Erie Canal and the natural and political barriers that were over come to accomplish its construction. Students will also examine the importance of the Erie Canal for trade and transportation throughout the country.


By Request Cost: $125.00



Albany Institute of History & Art

Barbara Collins
education@albanyinstitute.org
Education Department
125 Washington Aveune
Albany, NY  12210
United States
Phone: (518) 463-4478 ext. 405
Fax: (518) 463-5506




Gr 3-5 Pole to Pole: Polar Bears to Penguins

Pole to Pole: Polar Bears to Penguins: This appealing winter season program capitalizes on children's natural curiosity by engaging them in observation and deduction of cold weather animals. Using visuals, games, and live animals, students will explore the role that specific adaptations play for an animal's survival in a cold climate. Students will learn about the adaptations of animals from polar bears to penguins as well as where some cold habitats are located throughout the world.


This program is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. This is a special seasonal program that will only be offered from November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012.


By Request Cost: $180.00
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Ami Dobelle
distancelearning@wcs.org
Wildlife Conservation Society/ Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY  10460-1068
United States
Phone: (718) 741-1693
Fax: (718) 364-2225