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Zoo Safari

Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park

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Reservation Procedures:
 
Prior to submiting a BOCES order form, a reservation MUST be made by completing and submitting the ZooMobile Request Form located at https://binghamtonzoo.formstack.com/forms/zoomobile_request .
 
Melissa Grippin from the Zoo will be confirming details after receiving this form. After confirmation, please complete the BOCES order form and forward to your district's Extended Classroom representative for district approval.  The BOCES order form MUST have the scheduled date listed on it along with the name of the person that made the reservation
 

GUIDED TOUR: ZOO SAFARI

Grades: K-12

During the Zoo Safari, students will not only see native and exotic animals but will also engage in active discussions and critical thinking with their guides.
 
Common Core Standards: English Language Arts
  • Comprehension and collaboration
  • Vocabulary acquisition and use

Learning Standards for Science and Engineering Practices:

  • Asking questions
  • Constructing explanations
  • Engaging in argument from evidence
  • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Learning Standards for Social Studies:

  • Geography
  • World History

Cost:

$9.00 per student

1 complimentary chaperone per 10 students

$9.00 per additional chaperone

Class Limit:
Minimum class size = 10 students

Maximum class size = 100 (divided into groups of 20 students)

Length of Program: 2 hours

Contact Information

For more information on the Extended Classroom program, please contact:

Kathy Harasta
Phone: (607) 766-3731
Email: [email protected]

Nicole Waskie-Laura
Phone: (607 766-3730
Email: [email protected]

Our Core Values

  • Students are our first priority.
  • Employees are our most valuable resource.
  • Cultivating diversity, equity, inclusion and guarding against bias are essential.
  • Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
  • All employees will exhibit professionalism, integrity and excellence.
  • Creativity and continuous improvement are crucial to everything we do.
  • A safe, challenging and nurturing environment supports learning.
  • All can learn and grow academically, socially and emotionally.
  • Customer service and collaboration are key to being a successful and trusted partner.