Wildlife Rangers: 5th Grade Program

Part I: Assembly

Your K-6th grade students will have fun learning about native and invasive species of our local San Diego Habitats and the role of a Wildlife Ranger in protecting our wild spaces with a Zoo Educator, the zany Dr. Zoolittle, and an Animal Ambassador. . 

Part II: 5th Grade Classroom Visit

Your 5th grade students will participate in hands-on science activities to  discover the important role of field researchers and Wildlife Rangers.They will investigate how our daily actions affect the health of our local wildlife refuge. 

Part III: 5th Grade Field Trip

Your 5th grade students will explore San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge with Zoo Educators and a real, Wildlife Ranger! They will work together to complete several activities along the way and discover how they can work towards creating positive changes for our local habitats, as well as how they can be stewards for the healthy future of our planet.

 

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Availability description

Assembly programs and classroom visits are available on select Mondays-Fridays throughout normal school hours. Field trips are available on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am. 

Please visit our online booking site for updated availability. 

Date(s)
-
Age/Grade Level
Grades 3-5
Cost Range
Free
Time of Day
Morning
Afternoon
Opportunity type
School Programs
Area of Interest
Biology / LifeSciences
Earth Science/Ecology
General Science
Specific Attention
Programs for boys
Programs for girls
Programs for students with disabilities
Programs for gifted and talented students
Programs for at-risk students
Financial Support or Scholarship Available?
Yes
NGSS Aligned?
Yes
Location Address:
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CALIFORNIA, 92101
Contact Name:
Emily Berglund
Email:
eberglund@sandiegozoo.org

Wildlife Rangers: 5th Grade Program

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