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presented in a dynamic theater environment, offer fun, interactive opportunities and a chance to meet animal ambassa-
dors face-to-face. Field trips will be your students’ favorite educational outing of the year, and zoo tours share the knowledge of expert interpretive guides. Each program is complemented by packets you can use before and after your visit.
In Waycross your class group can explore the dark waters of the Okefenokee Swamp, visit a 1870’s pioneer homestead, climb aboard a 1912 Baldwin Steam Locomotive and see permanent and rotating exhibits at the Okefenokee Heritage Center. Visit Southern Forest World, a self-guided museum which is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of the Forest Industry in the South and offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits. You can even catch a glimpse of “Stucky” the mummified dog! Contact us today to let us help you plan your class trip.
In Waycross, the possibilities are endless.
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For the ultimate educational odyssey, try a NightCrawler overnight! Featuring exclusive tours and animal encounters, these nocturnal adventures incorporate science curriculum so seamlessly that students rarely realize they’re learning. Can’t make it to the zoo? Zoo Atlanta is even prepared to hit the road. ZooMobile outreach programs bring a trained educator and an assortment of new animal friends to your classroom. What’s in it for you? The best educators make their students’ success a top priority, but what if there was something at the zoo for you, too? Many of the zoo’s education staff are former teachers themselves, so they understand the need for professional development. Presented regularly for educators at all grade levels, teacher workshops offer opportunities to earn PLUs while accessing resources you can use to your students’ best advantage in the classroom.Teachers looking for more ways to maximize science learning are encouraged to visit our online Educator’s Lounge on zooatlanta.org. This resource provides additional information on special offers; educator events; guides for planning your visit; and helpful tips for justifying your zoo program to your school’s administrators.