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.

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Start planning your outreach event today! Fill out our request form, and we'll be in touch soon with more details.

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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.

Auditorium

$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 volunteers will be stationed around the event space or entry area allowing your guests to approach and interact as they please.

Program Includes:

  • 60-minute live animal Meet & Greet
  • 3-4 live animals
  • 4-hour max
  • Wonders of Wildlife info booth (optional)
  • $75 each additional hour
2024 Library Summer Theme

Adventure Begins at Your Library

Wonders of Wildlife is excited to provide a unique and explorative experience themed with the Collaborative Summer Library Program!

Book and a Beast

Join Wonders of Wildlife for the adventure of a lifetime! We will dive into the book Let's Go on a Hike by Katrina Liu. While reading, you will embark on your own adventure alongside the characters in the book!  Following the story, you will get to meet and learn about live animals that you might encounter on your own hiking adventures! Don't miss out on this exciting new program!

**This is a 30-minute program**

 

 

Live Animal Program

Are you ready to explore the sights and sounds of the animal world this summer? In this hands-on animal program, you will interact with educators to embark on your own EdVenture! Join us as we explore the habitats of animals and discover their journeys. We will track and observe your favorite critters, big and small! Be prepared to hop, skip, tiptoe, and more as we explore with some adventurous animals!

**Virtual options for this 1 hour program are available!**

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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Outreach Request Form
Contact Our Education Team

If you have questions about our educational offerings or are interested in booking an experience, please contact our education department.