Wild Wise

 

Wild Wise

Wild Wise programs are offered September through May during regular school hours. Wild Wise is a chance for your students to experience the habitats and wildlife of Washington in their own classroom and school yard. Led by Woodland Park Zoo naturalists, Wild Wise offers both an interactive multimedia presentation and outdoor field exploration. With a focus on hands on science and observational skills Wild Wise’s program is designed to support the EALRs and science curriculum of 4th to 7th grade classrooms. 

Indoor Presentation

The Wild Wise indoor presentation showcases the amazing habitats of Washington and the animals which call them home. The program also focuses on skills used by professional biologists and naturalists. Students will receive a waterproof field journal and embark on a virtual field trip across Washington, learning how to identify and recognize native flora and fauna. In addition they’ll see what people are doing to protect our environment right here in Washington, and what they can do to help. 

Although we strongly encourage groups to participate in an Outdoor Exploration as well, the indoor presentation can be booked alone.

 

Outdoor Exploration

Outdoor Explorations are intended to follow the indoor program and serve as an extension of the topics covered inside. Many of our Outdoor Explorations have been designed to give your students hands on experience with the topics in the new Washington Science Standards. Select one of these Outdoor Exploration opportunities when booking your program.

One hour minimum is required for each outdoor exploration.

Group size per outdoor exploration is limited to one class per hour.

Outdoor Explorations can take place at your schoolyard, a state park or any nearby open space. Wild Wise Outdoor Explorations are custom designed to meet your available time and transportation resources. Whatever works to get your students outside, exploring and learning!

 

Still Have Questions? Click here for Outdoor Exploration FAQ's.

Registration and Program Requirements         

To register for a Wild Wise program, Simply click the register button to open the registration form. Once you have completed the form, mail it, fax it or deliver it yourself to the Education Center at the South Entrance of Woodland Park Zoo.  Make sure to get your application in early!  A minimum of three weeks advance notice is required for booking an outreach program.  Don't forget to sign your application form, it cannot be accepted without that signature!

• Programs available September through May
• 1 hour is required before the first indoor presentation for set-up and 20 minutes after the last indoor presentation for break-down
• Indoor presentations and Outdoor Explorations are each approximately 1 hour in length. All indoor presentations need to be presented in the same room (Outdoor Exploration locations may vary if desired)
• Please have students bring pencils to both the indoor presentations and Outdoor Explorations
• Maximum number of programs per day is four
• If you are outside King County please contact the Group Registration Specialist for travel schedule
  
  

 

Wild Wise - Fees

Offered to all of Washington State
Programs offered September through May, Monday-Friday

Indoor Presentation
$100 for one program in a day
$75 per program for more than one program in a day (limit of four)

Outdoor Exploration
$100 for one program in a day
 $75 per program for more than one program in a day (limit of four)

(King County schools with a minimum of 30% of their students participating in the free or reduced-rate lunch program qualify to receive Wild Wise programs for FREE.  You can verify your school's demographics, according to the Office of the Superintendent's Washington state Report card, http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us.)