To schedule a Zoomobile program or to receive more information regarding our programs, please give us a call at 952-431-9228 or toll free at 800-366-7811 extension 228.

Reservations are taken on a first-call, first-served basis up to a year in advance. Many dates are filled months ahead, so make your reservations as early as possible to ensure your preferred date.

The Minnesota Zoo mission is to connect people, animals, and the natural world. The Zoomobile exists to strengthen that bond by stimulating curiosity about the natural world, exciting the intellect with ecological insights, and inspiring a sense of wonder and stewardship for our planet.

These programs can assist teachers in meeting the Minnesota State Science Standards while providing the students with a stimulating educational experience. Whether you need a large group assembly or an in-depth discussion of environmental issues in your classroom the Zoomobile will give your students a unique educational experience.

ASSEMBLY

Our assemblies are designed for a maximum audience size of 300 people, last approximately 45 minutes, and typically include 4-5 species of animals.

All Things Connected
Using a variety of animals, props, and activities, the Zoomobile naturalist leads students through a process of discovery to recognize the relationships that connect all life on earth. This program can be adapted to serve any grade level.

Tropical Rain Forest
Featuring a unique array of animals and props, the Zoomobile naturalist will bring to life tropical rain forest issues right in your school. This program will enhance and reinforce any school's unit on the tropics and can be adapted to serve any grade level.

Cool Animals of the North
This program uses a variety of animals native to our state and will educate the students about ecological concepts unique to Minnesota while instilling a sense of environmental stewardship towards the global ecosystem. This program can be adapted to serve any grade level.

CLASSROOM

Seminar Program
Zoomobile seminars are designed for a classroom setting (30 students maximum). Seminar programs are more hands on, informal, and in-depth. Seminar programs may include power point presentations, sound, animals, plants, props, and individual participation. Program duration is 45 minutes.

Sample Seminar Topics

ZOO RENDEZVOUS
Grades K–12
Schedule Zoomobile’s popular road programs during your Minnesota Zoo visit. Maximum 150 students/program. Limited times available.