Live Animal Programs
Meet the Animals
Student Age: All Ages
Class Duration: 1 Hour
Max Class Size: 100
Program Description:
Students will be introduced to 6 different invertebrates over the course of the 1 hour program. They will learn about life history, behaviors, anatomy, life span, and other fun facts about these misunderstood animals. After learning about each animal, students will be able to hold, pet, or observe each animal closely.
Program Timeline
60 min: Meet and Greet the Animals
(10 minutes each for 6 animals)
Choose 6 Animals
1. Tarantula
2. Scorpion
3. Vinegaroon
4. Millipedes
5. Hissing Cockroaches
6. Blue Death Feigning Beetles
7. Darkling Beetles
8. Hornworm Caterpillar
Crazy Camouflage
Student Age: All Ages
Class Duration: 1 Hour
Max Class Size: 100
Program Description:
Students will meet and greet with 3 animals of your choosing. We discuss how those animals camouflage within their environment and other fun facts. Students will then be allowed to hold, pet, or observe closely these animals. Then, we introduce an activity where students will color moth cutouts and hide them in their space using teachers tack for other students to find.
Program Timeline
30 min: Intro and Animals
30 min: Camouflage Moths Activity
Choose 3 Animals
1. Tarantula
2. Scorpion
3. Vinegaroon
4. Millipedes
5. Hissing Cockroaches
6. Blue Death Feigning Beetles
7. Darkling Beetles
8. Hornworm Caterpillar
Class Examples and Student Sketches
