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
2025 Library Summer Theme

Color Our World

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

Book and a Beast

Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Join us In this 30 minute Live Animal Program as we discover the amazing biodiversity of the animal kingdom. Why do animals look the way they do? What role does camouflage and coloring play in survival? We will learn all of these things and more through an interactive story time and live animal presentation Get ready to learn the importance of biodiversity and find out just how animals can add color to our world!

*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

Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! Join us In this 60 minute Live Animal Program as we discover the amazing biodiversity of the animal kingdom. Why do animals look the way they do? What role does camouflage and coloring play in survival? We will learn all of these things and more through an interactive story time, live animal presentation, and an exciting art activity. Get ready to learn the importance of biodiversity and find out just how animals can add color to our world!

*This program includes story time using an Educator chosen book, artifact collection relating to the theme, an animal presentation with two live 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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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.