School Visits
The Philadelphia Zoo offers a rich variety of formal PreK-12 programming to meet your curriculum needs. From onsite classes and tours to our Unless Contest, these curriculum-focused programs provide numerous possibilities for 21st Century learning including science, technology, math, social studies and specifically address the common core as well as Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware academic standards.
The Philadelphia Zoo offers an in-depth discovery of more than 1,300 animals from around the world. As the region’s largest “living classroom”, the Zoo is uniquely positioned to support your common core curriculum goals. As one teacher noted, “The Zoo is an amazing resource. There are so many opportunities for integrating subject/content in a meaningful way for students.”