Plant and Animal Conservation Education

This grant supports programs aimed at fostering STEM/STEAM-aligned science education and conservation awareness and reach over 100,000 students and adults annually. The funds will support personnel, administrative, and programmatic expenses across various initiatives, including early childhood programs like Stroller Safari, Nature Newbies, and Zoo Tots, as well as family programs such as Zoo Camps, Safari Sleepover, and Night Hikes. Additionally, school programs feature educational field trips, interactive sessions, and mobile outreach programs. The zoo also offers scout programs, guided tours, and a youth employment initiative for at-risk teens called the W.I.L.D. program.

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