Education

Meaningful Experiences Boost Animal Education

In educating visitors about animals, we create multiple opportunities for visitors of all ages and backgrounds to have meaningful experiences at the zoo. We invite you to feel connected, committed and curious in our wild classroom.

Hurvis Center for Learning Innovation and Collaboration
The Hurvis Center focuses on how people learn in informal environments and ways that zoos, aquariums and museums can engage audiences. Learners of all ages locally, nationally and globally can participate in its exciting initiatives.
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Wine and Wildlife: Vaccinating the Serengeti
Adults can sip wine at this July 17 evening presentation by zoo scientists on the zoo–led Serengeti Health Initiative. Learn how the zoo aims to preserve the rich wildlife of the fabled African ecosystem.
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Sign Up for a Facilitated Field Trip 
Teachers—make the most of your class visit with a Zoo Explorers facilitated field trip! Kindgergarteners-fifth graders will learn under the guidance of a trained zoo educator.
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Lincoln Park Zoo is a great destination for a school field trip
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A New View of Informal Learning
Hurvis Center Senior Director Leah Melber, Ph.D., reflects on advances in informal-learning program models and how the zoo’s new education institute will continue to broaden those horizons.
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Educator's Resources
ZooTracks now available at Gateway Pavilion on the day of your visit as well as online.
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Today at the Zoo
A variety of daily activities.

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Your support ensures top-notch habitats for animals throughout the Lincoln Park Zoo. Give today to make a difference.