Online Education Experiences
Virtual Programming
Let the Zoo come to you! Our 45 - 60 minute interactive virtual programs are facilitated by our passionate educators and include the opportunity to hear from our Zoo animal care staff, observe our animals and participate in engaging activities. Each session will include time for questions. Virtual programs are offered via MS Teams.
Roles of the Rainforests and Tropical Adaptations
Rainforests can be tough places for plants and animals to live, but we all depend on rainforests to help our planet. This program explores the awesome adaptations of rainforest plants and animals. It will also explore the symbiotic relationships between rainforest plants and animals.
Science Curricular Links: Grade 3 – Growth and Changes in Plants
Explain how different adaptations of plants help them survive in particular environments
Life on the Ice: Learning About Polar Bears and Seals
What brings polar bears and seals together? Sea ice! Learn how these two marine mammals are adapted to sea ice and bonded to their habitat. Unfortunately, this connection is in jeopardy and we can also discover what we do to help it.
Science Curricular Links: Grade 4 – Habitats and Communities
Identify physical and behavioural adaptations of animals and plants, and infer how these adaptations help them survive in a specific habitat.
Virtual Journey through the Zoo Tour Video and Live Q&A
From the Prairies through the Boreal Forest across the Tundra and out to the Churchill coastline - this virtual tour highlights the some of the key species that call these habitats home. Exploring how each species has adapted to its environment, this program also explores how a changing climate is impacting these species and what role a zoo can play in supporting a healthy future for all species.
Video length: 14 minutes (access available for one week)
Q&A session: 20 – 30 minutes
Rates & Registration
Cost per program: $125.00 + GST
Classes must be booked separately
To book a virtual program please contact us at: education@assiniboinepark.ca
