Teacher Resources
From Explore Guides for a Self-Guided Field Trip to classroom activities that will enrich your classroom curriculum, the Zoo has a variety of resources for you. All resources are aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Are you coming to the Zoo for a Field Trip experience?
Explore the many options for field trips at the Zoo!
Explore the Zoo at a discounted rate with a Field Trip: Self-Guided, upgrade to a Field Trip: Wild Walk, or book a Field Trip: Zoo Challenge.
Field Trips: Self-Guided Materials – Explore Guides
Use our Explore Guides, which will direct your students’ self-guided exploration of the Zoo.
- PreK – K: Move Like an Animal
- 1st grade: Animal Needs
- 2nd grade: Primate Seed Dispensers
- 3rd grade: Animal Adaptations within Georgia Regions
- 4th grade: Animal Adaptations within Georgia Regions, African Savanna Food Webs
- 5th grade: Animal Adaptations within Georgia Regions
- 6th grade: Water Cycle
- 7th grade: Interdependence on the African Savanna
- 8th grade: Electromagnetic Spectrum
- 9 – 12th grade: Keystone Species
Education Poster
At Zoo Atlanta, our mission is to “… save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education, and engaging experiences. Our efforts connect people to animals and inspire conservation action.” With a long history of conservation and research projects, Zoo Atlanta is continuously learning about the natural world and the ways we can better understand wildlife and conserve species. The Zoo has a practice of asking questions and seeking answers as part of research studies focused among animal populations, both at the Zoo and in the wild. Nature has a lot to teach us if we just take the time to look. We hope this year’s Education Research Poster and Curricular Connections will enhance your curriculum by encouraging your students to look to nature for inspiration.
Learn more & download the poster
School Program Guide
To learn more about our programs and resources, download our School Program Guide or view the Guide by clicking on the thumbnail below.
Download School Program Guide (PDF)
Seedling Sleuth Challenge
Transform your visit to Zoo Atlanta into a learning adventure!
Join the investigation. Embark upon the Seedling Sleuth Challenge with your students to solve a mystery while learning about the complex relationships between animals and plants!
Learn moreCases for Conservation
Bring the Zoo into your classroom.
Cases for Conservation are boxes filled with curriculum, biofacts and other unique Zoo-related materials that can be checked out from the Zoo for a two-week period.
Learn moreSponsored Admissions
Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to offer free admission to a limited number of Georgia Title I Schools for their students.
Schools can choose from two programs in the application:
- Self-Guided Field Trip: Explore the Zoo on your own and add to the educational experience by using our standards-based curriculum guides and grade-specific activities before and after your visit.
- Wild Walk: 60-minute guided tour with a Zoo Educator to get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how we care for them (up to 120 students).
Educator Events
Teachers, check out these events just for you!
Zoo Atlanta welcomes educators with two events a year, Educator Appreciation Day and Educator Soirée.
Event detailsTeacher Professional Development Opportunities
Zoo Atlanta offers a variety of Professional Learning opportunities throughout the year.
Each of these experiences harnesses our unique animal ambassadors at the Zoo as the anchoring phenomenon for exploring grade-specific topics.
Learn moreField Trips: Self-Guided
Explore the Zoo on your own at a discounted group rate! This program is part of our Sponsored Admissions offerings.
Learn moreField Trips: Zoo Challenge
Enhance your field trip to the Zoo by signing-up for a Zoo Challenge program led by Zoo Atlanta Educators.
Learn moreWild Walks
Take a walk on the wild side as Zoo Educators lead you on a guided tour through the Zoo.
Book a tourZoomobile Outreach
Learn all about wildlife and wild places without leaving your classroom.
Learn moreEducator Membership
Educators save on Memberships To obtain your discount, call 404.624.5662. Support conservation and research efforts at the Zoo and around...
Learn MoreIvan - Wild Within
In this 45-minute program, students will have the opportunity to see photos and video and hear recorded stories about Ivan’s upbringing and time at Zoo Atlanta from Jodi while engaging with a live Zoo Educator to answer questions and learn more about gorillas.
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