Elementary School

Metamorphic Mystery
Insects and amphibians have an amazing common bond . . . the incredible change of life called metamorphosis. With a variety of live amphibians and insects, students will meet real life examples of creatures that go through this fascinating transformation. With Animal Ambassadors such as a giant African bull frog, beautiful Red-eyed tree frogs, local Spotted salamander & Eastern newts, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, and mounted butterfly & Luna moth specimens, students will discover the wonders of these animals' incredible life cycles.

South American Adventure
Take an exciting look at the incredible and varied wildlife of South America. Meet a variety of animals representing diverse habitats and reflecting the amazing diversity of life on Earth. Discover how these creatures adapt to the unending challenges in their own unique ways, and see some of the unique strategies that have helped animals to survive in their particular environments. Meet South American Animal Ambassadors such as a Spectacled owl, a Red-foot tortoise, a Red-eyed tree frog, chinchillas, and a Boa constrictor. Explore the Pantanal region of Brazil with amazing photographs and stories. Students will view images of one of the world’s largest wetlands, including photos of Jaguars, Giant otters, Toucans, Hyacinth macaws and Caimans.

African Adventure
Take an exciting look at the incredible wildlife of this sometimes volatile region. The trip starts with the wildebeest and zebra migrations in Kenya, travels overland into Uganda to see chimpanzees and ends in the mountains of Rwanda with giant gorillas. On this journey, students will see some of the most critically endangered species of the world and the challenges and successes associated with their preservation and conservation. Explore the region with amazing photographs, artifacts and stories. Meet a diversity of Animal Embassy's African Animal Ambassadors such as an African hedgehog, a Nile Monitor lizard, an African bullfrog, an African Royal python, and an African Leopard tortoise.

Zoology for Kids
Discover what makes these animals unique, and why they are what they are.
Part 1: Mammals
Part 2: Birds
Part 3: Amphibians
Part 4: Reptiles
Part 5: Arachnids
Part 6: Insects

Morphologically Speaking
Find out how insects and amphibians go through some miraculous changes in their sometimes short lives. See how the lives of others, such as the twelve-year cicada and mole salamanders, seem more like epic adventures. Learn from live animals about this fascinating process and hear their fascinating stories.

Amazing Adaptations
Understand how habitats provide animals with all that they need to survive: food, shelter, water, air and space. Discover how animals adapt to the unending challenges in their own unique ways. See some of the unique strategies that have helped animals to survive in their particular environments.

Animals in Disguise
Discover the fascinating and sometimes bizarre disguises some animals employ. With camouflage and mimicry, animals have some interesting strategies to avoid detection or warn of their presence. From Walking sticks to Milk snakes, students will be amazed as they learn about these tactics.

Talk to the Animals
Learn to understand how animals communicate. With color, body language and vocalization, animals have more to say than they are given credit for. Meet live animals and learn from real life accounts of Chris' interactions with wildlife, including Grizzly Bears and Grey Wolves. (Live animals will include some combination of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and/or small mammals.)

Journey to Southern Africa
Experience some of the sights and sounds of this strange and wonderful place. Diversity abounds in its many extreme environments. With African artifacts, animals, photos and stories, the classroom comes to life as students learn about the wildlife and people of this fascinating part of the world.

Dem Bones (elementary school)
Vertebrate or invertebrate? That is the question. View live specimens as well as exo and endoskeletons. Learn about animals from the inside out.

Rainforest Rendezvous
Experience the four major tropical rainforest regions of the world through living examples of their diverse fauna. Realize the significance of these threatened ecosystems to our everyday lives. Learn how rainforests fuel global weather patterns, provide modern medicines, are home to indigenous peoples and supply many of our fruits, nuts, spices, coffee and tea.