Outreach
Off-Site Education Programs
Can’t come to us? We'll bring Wonders of Wildlife to you.
Our outreach programs bring Wonders of Wildlife to your own space! Our qualified educators will bring conservation to life for your students, guests or youth groups. The traveling outreach programs are designed to engage and entertain your guests with live animal ambassadors and engaging presentations.
Request Outreach
Start planning your outreach event today! Fill out our request form, and we'll be in touch soon with more details.
MILEAGE - If your location is within 25 miles of Springfield, MO (50 miles round trip), travel expenses are included in the cost of the outreach program. If the distance exceeds 25 miles one way, an additional charge will be assessed at the time of booking according to the distance to your facility.
Up to 50 Students
Classroom EdVentures
Classroom EdVentures are designed for one or two classrooms with a maximum of 50 students. Our educator will instruct students in the school classroom to help meet the Missouri Science curriculum standards.
Pre-K - Kindergarten
$125 + mileage
Program Includes:
- 30-minute animal presentation
- 2-3 live animals
- Add a second program (same topic) for only $75
- Up to 4 programs in one day (must be consecutive)
1st Grade - High School
$150 + mileage
Program Includes:
- 60-minute animal presentation
- 3-4 live animals
- Add a second program (same topic) for only $100
- Up to 4 programs in one day (must be consecutive)
50+ Students
Large Group EdVentures
Designed for larger groups of students, these programs take place as a presentation or meet and greet with our animals.
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Auditorium Presentation
$225 + mileage
Our educator will present live animals in your school’s auditorium or gym and address the four basic things that all living things need in order to survive: food, water, shelter and space.
Program Includes:
- 30-minute live animal presentation
- 2-3 live animals
- Add a second program (same topic) for only $125
- Up to 4 programs in one day (must be consecutive)
1st – High School
Auditorium Presentation
$250 + mileage
Our educator will present live animals in your school’s auditorium or gym and address the four basic things that all living things need in order to survive: food, water, shelter and space.
Program Includes:
- 60-minute live animal presentation
- 4-5 live animals
- Add a second program (same topic) for only $150
- Up to 4 programs in one day (must be consecutive)
Meet & Greet
$150 + mileage
Our animal ambassadors and educators will be stationed in the event space or entry area allowing your guests to approach and interact with animals as they are presented.
Program Includes:
- One station featuring 3-4 live animals consecutively
- 60-minute live animal Meet & Greet
- 4-hour max
- Wonders of Wildlife info booth (optional)
- $75 each additional hour
2026 Library Summer Theme
Unearth a Story
Wonders of Wildlife is excited to provide a unique and explorative experience themed with the Collaborative Summer Library Program!
Book and a Beast
Gather your friends and digging tools for an adventure at your local library! Join educators from Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium for Summer Reading Club 2026: Unearth a Story. For story time, we'll share a fun (and true) tale of a pioneer of paleontology! You'll learn amazing dinosaur facts, explore how fossils form and where to find them, and you’ll hear all about field research & nature interpretation. You'll even meet a few of WOW's Ambassador Animals! Plus, you'll leave with your very own data collection page, helping you continue your expeditions at home!
*This is a 30 minute program that includes story time using an Educator chosen book, artifact collection relating to the theme, and an animal presentation with one live animal*
Live Animal Program
Gather your friends and digging tools for an adventure at your local library! Join educators from Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium for Summer Reading Club 2026: Unearth a Story. For story time, we'll share a fun (and true) tale of a pioneer of paleontology! You'll learn amazing dinosaur facts, explore how fossils form and where to find them, and you’ll hear all about field research & nature interpretation. You'll even meet a few of WOW's Ambassador Animals! Plus, you'll leave with your very own data collection page, helping you continue your expeditions at home!
*This program features 60 minutes of exciting programming, including story time using an Educator chosen book, artifact collection relating to the theme, an animal presentation with two live ambassador animals, and an art activity for participants to take home after the program.*
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Get ready to dive further into the book Remarkably Bright Creatures with this INK-credible presentation from Wonders of Wildlife! From mantle to tentacle, you will explore the unique adaptations of the Giant Pacific Octopus and gain insight into the natural lives of creatures like Marcellus using artifacts, video footage, and demonstrations. By the end of the program, you will determine how essential, beautiful, and remarkable these creatures are!
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Contact Our Education Team
If you have questions about our educational offerings or are interested in booking an experience, please contact our education department.
- Phone: 417-225-1162
- Email: [email protected]