Minnesota Zoo

Teacher's Field Guide
2011-2012

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How to Register

To register, please complete the School Field Trip Request Form and return it to us:

Email at educate@mnzoo.org
Fax: 952-997-4838
Register by phone at 952-431-9218

Once your request has been processed, you will receive a confirmation by email to confirm your date.

MN Natural History
Grades K-6th

Explore the wildlife and wild spaces of Minnesota. Use the following teacher-developed activities and worksheets to get things started. Then consider signing up for one of our excellent educational programs to fill out your field trip.

Theme-Based Activities

Download these free online resource guides focusing on learning themes tied to state standards.

Beaver Lodges (1-3 pre-visit) pdf file

Beaver Lodges (1-3 pre-visit worksheet) pdf file

Winter Survival (1-3 pre-visit, on-site, and post-visit) pdf file

Beaver Lodges (1-3 on-site) pdf file

Minnesota Animal Seek and Find (1-3 on-site worksheet) pdf

My Home Bingo (1-3 on-site worksheet) pdf file

Animals at Home (4-6 pre-visit) pdf file

Biome (4-6 pre-visit worksheet) pdf file

Influence and Impact of Beavers on Minnesota (4-6 pre-visit, on-site, and post-visit) pdf file

Animals And Products (4-6 on-site worksheet) pdf file

Minnesota Wild & Rare activity pages

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Suggested Programs

Farm Fresh (Zoo Class, K-1)
Farm Fresh (Zoo Class, 2-3)
Furry History of Minnesota (Zoo Class, 2-3)
Furry History of Minnesota (Zoo Class, 4-6)
Ag in Action (Zoo Class, 4-6)
Zoomobile Outreach Programs