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Education

Welcome to the Minnesota Zoo’s Education page! Check out our wide array of activities, resources, and curriculum to support you and your school/youth group.

Explore our new educational platform to learn about the science of moose in Minnesota and encourage your learners to try their hand at helping manage populations through the interactive Moose Mission web tool. This is a great real-life way to connect students to ecology and population dynamics. Learn more!

View the 2024-2025 Teacher Field Guide here.

Programs and Events

Summer Zoo Camp

Nature Preschool

Education Outreach Zoomobile

Minnesota Zoo for Educators Facebook Page

Moose Mission Educational Tool

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School Group Bus Fund Scholarship

Scholarship applications accepted August 1-September 16 for 2024-2025 school year!

In Person Classes and Programs

Enhance your field trip to the Zoo with interactive and hands-on programs.

Virtual Classes and Tours

Let us bring the Zoo to you and connect to nature wherever you are!

Field Trip and Classroom Resources

Browse the Minnesota Zoo’s free downloadable resource pages for learning materials suitable for a variety of ages.

2024-2025 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

Join the ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge presented by Flint Hills Resources!

Show us Your Mussels

Engage your 6-12 grade students in an innovative project where they create digital media campaigns to save native endangered mussels!

Professional Development

The Zoo offers a variety of professional development opportunities for teachers.

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