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For Schools
Our award-winning environmental education programs captivate over 20,000 participants per year, both at the Zoo and in the classroom!
Our school programs are aligned with Rhode Island Grade Span Expectations and Early Childhood Learning Standards. At the Zoo, we offer a number of science-based formal education programs to complement a field trip and the classroom curriculum. We also offer free, standards-based self-guided tours on our website, for teachers that want to make the most of a Zoo fieldtrip but may not be able to take advantage of a formal Zoo education program during their visit. Off Zoo grounds, the Zoomobile carries our educational messages and ambassador animals to schools all over Rhode Island and Southeastern New England. See our complete Educator's Guide to Zoo Programs & Field Trips for all the options and details.
To ensure that all Rhode Island school children are able to access the Zoo’s educational resources, the Zoo provides fieldtrip grants to Title I schools through a program called Trixie’s Fund. The Zoo also provides teachers with additional resources like professional development opportunities and an Educator e-Newsletter that addresses current classroom challenges and best practices - find out more on our Teacher Resources page.
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