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1 Zoo Road
San Francisco, California
94132-1098
Contact: Nicolette Heaphy
Phone: 415-753-7068
Fax: 415-566-6379
Email: nicoletteh@sfzoo.org
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There is nothing quite as memorable to a child as touching the sleek scales of a snake or petting the soft fur of a chinchilla. Close Encounters offers an up close, hands-on experience with animals in the Zoo Classroom. These programs, designed to complement your science curriculum, draw students into the wonders of nature while educating them about the animals who share their world. Each lesson can accommodate up to 35 students and up to three presentations can be offered back-to-back on a single day.
Type: Field Trips
Focus: Zoology, Environmental Science
Audience/Grade(s) served: Pre-K,
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Teachers,
Order information: Contact Nicolette Heaphy at 415-753-7068
Cost: $50.00 per lesson in addition to Zoo group admission
Dates: October - Mid June
Group size: Up to 35 people
Amenities: Restroom, giftshop, zoo grounds
Disabled access? yes
Public transportation nearby? yes - MUNI - L Taraval, 23 Monterey, 18 Sloat, and BART |
More Information (opens a new window):
http://www.sfzoo.org/educ_closeencounters.html |
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