Outreach

Zoo Ambassador Program (ZAP)

These themed, live-animal programs bring a variety of conservation, environmental and science topics to life. Animal Ambassador Programs typically last 30 to 45 minutes and are a great enhancement to a Zoo visit, your classroom or your group's next meeting.

Fee Information

Location	Fee
At the Zoo	$105 plus Admission
Outside the Zoo	$145 plus Mileage*

*Mileage is charged for groups outside of Manhattan only. Two weeks advance notice is required.

Multiple Program Discount

Receive $25 off each additional program when scheduling multiple programs during one visit. Must be scheduled within an hour of the previous program's ending.

Schools and 501c3 Non-Profits in Manhattan

On-site programs at the Zoo are charged at the rates above. Off-site programs are free except in May when above rates apply. Non-profits must present 501c3 IRS letter of determination.

Program Themes By Grade

Theme	Grade	Description
The Animal Basics Group Size: 30 or less Connects to KCCRSS: K-LS1-1	Kindergarten (K)	Join Sunset Zoo staff in an animal exploration that focuses on the basic needs animals have for survival. While on this exploration, we'll look for patterns between the needs of different animals, and we'll connect and relate those needs to our own lives.
Animal Survival Group Size: 30 or less Connects to KCCRSS: 1-LS1-1	First (1)	Explore with Sunset Zoo staff how animals use their external structures to survive, grow, and meet their needs. We'll observe multiple animals and numerous animal artifacts to investigate these structures, and, who knows, we may figure out ways animals do things we can't!
Diversity of Life Group Size: 30 or less Connects to KCCRSS: 2-LS4-1	Second (2)	Join Sunset Zoo staff on an adventure to examine the unique structures of numerous animals. We will compare and contrast the various structures we're able to identify to try and decipher how each helps them survive in different habitats.
Organisms and Their Habitats Group Size: 30 or less Connects to KCCRSS: 3-LS4-3	Third (3)	Combining past knowledge with in-person observations, Sunset Zoo staff will guide participants through an exploration of animal adaptations. Using this understanding, participants will go on to construct arguments regarding the habitats in which the animals would best thrive.
Animal Growth, Behavior, and Reproduction Group Size: 30 or less Connects to KCCRSS: 4-LS1-1	Fourth (4)	Let Sunset Zoo teach you that all creatures, including humans, need internal and external structures so that they can grow, survive, reproduce, etc. We will explore the similarities and differences between humans, birds, amphibians, insects and more.
Food Chains Group Size: 30 or less Connects to KCCRSS: 5-LS2-1	Fifth (5)	Allow Sunset Zoo staff to guide participants through an investigation of food chains! We will explore the dietary needs and trophic levels of animals in a food chain as we observe and interact with animals who fill these roles and learn why the balance of food chains/webs is so important to an ecosystem.

Large Group Program Themes

Groovin' With the Animals

Age Group: Preschool to 2nd Grade
Group Size: Any
Description: Examine the structures of animals by demonstrating different types of movements used. Participants will run, jump, and move as they interact with live animals and see animal artifacts representing animals that move in similar fashion. This interactive ZAP gets young kids up and moving while they explore the animal kingdom.

Animals Around the World

Age Group: Any Age
Group Size: Any
Description: Inspire appreciation of the natural world. Groups will experience live animals and animal artifacts representing wildlife from all corners of the world and numerous different habitat. Join us for this unique exploration.