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Education
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Education
Mission Statement We focus on delivering an entertaining,
educational program in a manner that is safe for
both the animals and the guests, while exposing
the guests to specific themes and a solid message
of environmental conservation.
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Whether
you are visiting the Zoo or wanting the Zoo to
come to you, Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
can enhance your curriculum. All education programs
are aligned with the Louisiana Content Standards,
so you can be assured that your visit to the Zoo
is a valuable use of instructional time.
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Roar
and Snore Zoo Sleepover
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Discover:
What happens after all of the people leave
the zoo? Which animals are still awake?
Which ones are just waking up? Learn why
conservation is important. Enjoy an up
close animal encounter and tour the Zoo
on a late night Safari. Have lots of fun
creating neat arts and crafts. All the fun
and excitement, while earning a badge!
Click
here for more information!
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Outreach
and Onsite Programs
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We
will come to you and do a program for your, Schools
(private, public, and home school), Daycares,
Nursing homes,Hospitals, Boy Scout Groups, Girl
Scout Groups, Birthday Party (with approval)and
more.
Outreach
Program click here
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How
do I book a field trip at the zoo?
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- Decide
what activities and extras that you want for
your group
- Determine
an approximate number of students & chaperones
- Have
your contact number and address ready
- Call
the Zoo's Education Department at 329-3308 to
make your reservation
- To
order Jungle Meals for lunch, please call either
329-2138 or 329-2492
Remember the Zoo is very popular in the spring,
so please book your field trip early!!
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Group
Admission:
- Students..........
$2.00
- Adults
..........$3.00
- Seniors..........$2.00
Zoo
Hours for Group Admissions: 9am-5pm
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What
can we do at the Zoo?
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Boat Rides at $3/student
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Education Presentation at $25/class of up to
25
- These
options are limited to availability
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What
else is available?
- Jungle
Meals at $4.25/each
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Concessions,
soda and snack machines in the Zoo
- Gift
Shop and Zoo Society Membership
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Restrooms, picnic area, and fish feeders
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**ALL
PRICES ARE IN ADDITION TO ADMISSION**
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Frequently
Asked Questions
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What can our class see on the Boat Ride?
The Boat Ride features many species of hoofed
animals and primates that cannot be viewed from
our walking paths. Also frequently native species
are present
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What is an Education Program?
Education Programs are 20-25 minutes long and
involve 3-4 live animals. All programs implement
Louisiana State Standard Benchmarks depending
on the presentation selected by the teacher.
For safety, each program is limited to 30 students
and 5 chaperones. Programs fill up quickly in
the spring, so register early.
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Can we eat at the Zoo?
Yes! You may pre-order Jungle Meals from the
Zoo Concession or bring your own sack lunches.
For the safety of our animals picnic lunches
must be consumed at the Zoo Pavilion. If you
purchase Jungle Meals, your class may consume
their meals in the concession area inside the
Zoo.
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What is included in a Jungle Meal?
A hot dog, chips, juice and a prize.
Jungle Meals are ordered from the Flamin' Flamingo
Cafe at either 329-2138 or 329-2492.
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