Quick List Index  |  |Complete Content Providers Listing
 

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
http://www.clemetzoo.com/education/school_group/distance_learn.asp
Contact: Distance Learning  216-635-3391
E-Mail:  vc-zoo@clevelandmetroparks.com

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, located in downtown Cleveland , Ohio,  is home to the largest primate collection in North America. Thousands of animals roam the Zoo's 168 acres and 2 indoor acres of tropics - The RainForest.

Videoconference Programs are available.  Cleveland Metroparks Zoo invites you to bring your group to the Zoo -- virtually! Go to places in the Zoo that you may never have seen before. Ask questions of Zoo staff and interact with other schools around Ohio and beyond. All without leaving your school! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's distance learning classroom offers programs throughout the year.

Fees:
At the present time, there is no charge for the distance learning programs at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. However, connecting sites are responsible for any long distance telephone fees that are incurred during a connection with the Zoo. Additionally, if a site requests a program title that is not currently listed on the schedule, there is a one-time fee for curriculum development.

Technology Requirements
Participants must have access to a two-way audio-video teleconferencing system operating at 384K or faster. (Generally, your equipment must be set up for 64K per channel.) Sites connecting with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the first time, as well as sites that have not made a connection with the Zoo in over one year, need to successfully complete a test call. In addition, participants must be able to dial into the state of Ohio network and are responsible for any charges they incur while making that connection.

You can Register online or download  form  to  Fax.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

K - 2nd Grade Programs

The Bearable Truth
All bears hibernate, right? Discover the truth about bears and learn about their different families.

Boo! I'm a Bat
Many people are afraid of bats - which is boo-hoo for them! These amazing creatures have an undeserved reputation and are really quite important to the environment.

Discover Australia
Think that you are the only species that goes to class? Think again! Learn how Australian animals get "class"ified.

A Kid's Life in Africa
Join us on a virtual safari as we explore the daily life of kids in Africa, from the languages they use, to the foods they eat, to the animals they encounter.

A Kid's Life in Australia
Join us on a virtual walkabout as we explore the daily life of kids in Australia, from the words they use, to the foods they eat, to the animals they encounter.

Jambo Means Hello
Learn the differences between mammals, reptiles and birds on this safari through Africa.

Rain Forest Life
This tropical adventure will provide opportunities to explore the rain forest using the five senses.

What's Up Roos!
It's no ruse! One roo isn't like another! Discover the differences between the different kangaroos and their close cousins.

Wonderful World of Wolves
Explore the wonderful world of wolves and discover some of the many ways in which they communicate. It will be a howlin' good time!

Dr. Dina Might, Paleontologist
 

3rd - 5th Grade Programs

A Bite-Sized Look at Sharks
Learn about some of the unique features that have made sharks one of the most successful groups this planet has ever seen. Also find out why the shark's bite is so important to our oceans!

Animal Espionage
Help Detectives solve the Case of the Stolen Animal Adaptations, as they investigate how these animals have impacted our lives because of their natural wonders.
 

Condor Conservation
What is a condor? What is conservation? Why is condor conservation important to us? Learn about what the Zoo has done for condor conservation in Venezuela.
 

Don't Koala Me, I'll Koala You!
Often mistaken for a bear, this fuzzy marsupial is one of Australia's most recognized native animal species. Meet one of our keepers via videoconferencing to find out about this unusual animal!

Elephants
What's it like to care for the largest at the Zoo? Come explore the world of an animal that really carries some weight.

Going Ape Over Apes
Have you ever wanted to learn more about our closest cousins in the animal world?
Join one of the Zoo's primate keepers in a discussion about the greater and lesser apes.

How Does a Zoo Get a Rhino?
How would you get a rhinoceros from Africa to Cleveland? By a train, plane or automobile? Create your own rhino travel plans and then talk to the man with the answers.

Layers of the Rain Forest
Learn about the four living zones of the tropical rain forest, from the ground to the treetops, and the animals that might be found there.

The Training Game
Ever wonder how it's possible to train a wide variety of zoo animals to listen to basic commands? Participate in our training game and we might even be able to train you!

What To Do With The Poo? New Program
How does a zoo recycle poo? Learn about composting and how nature takes care of the waste.

Wolf!
Werewolf? No, where's the wolf! Test your knowledge of wolves in the game show "Fact or Fairy Tale!"

Fossa'nation

Reptiles and Amphibians Get Some "Class"

Middle School Programs

Career-Graphic Arts
Learn how an artist uses their skills at a zoo, in everything from signs to exhibits, to create a "feeling" around each themed exhibit.

From Boomer Balls to Milk Jugs
People nationwide enrich the lives of their pets every day. Find out why "enrichment" has become one of the hottest buzzwords amongst zookeepers and help brainstorm new enrichment ideas for a variety of animals.

Indigenous vs. Introduced
Explore how native cultures incorporate and effect endemic wildlife in North America, South America, Australia and Africa.

Migratory Birds
Where do they go? Why do they go? What is happening to their traditional migration routes? Come and explore the world of migratory birds.

Octopus: Undersea Alien
Think that space is the last frontier? Think again! Life under the ocean is alien to us land dwellers. Discover the mysterious life of the octopus.

Polly Wants a Future (Parrot Preservation)
What do you do to help an endangered species? Learn about the thick-billed parrot and what Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is doing to restore this bird back to its native habitat.

Rain Forest Adaptations
Discover how various plants and animals are adapted to life in the hot, wet tropical rain forest.

The Training Game
Ever wonder how it's possible to train a wide variety of zoo animals to listen to basic commands? Participate in our training game and we might even be able to train you!

High School Programs

Australia: Barren Land to Barrier Reef
Australia possesses some of the worlds most beautiful lands and diverse underwater habitats. What makes Australia the "land down under?" Explore all aspects of this continent with an Australian native.

Bearing It All: The Plight of the Spectacled Bear
Teddy bears may be our only way to experience bears in the future. Habitat destruction, population growth and hunting are taking their toll on the bears of the world. Join our expert on discussing the plight of the world's bears. Special attention will be paid to the Spectacled Bears of Venezuela.

From Boomer Balls to Milk Jugs
People nationwide enrich the lives of their pets every day. Find out why "enrichment" has become one of the hottest buzzwords amongst zookeepers and help brainstorm new enrichment ideas for a variety of animals.

Wolves at Your Door?
Wolf reintroduction has taken place in several areas in the United States. What kind of conflict would occur if such a program were proposed for your hometown? Students will role-play the many different angles to this controversial story.

Zoos - Past, Present and Future
Students know what zoos are like today, but what were they like for their parents and grandparents? What will they be like for their children? Examine where Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been and where we hope the future will take us.

Career - Zoo Security
Ever wonder what it's like to keep a zoo safe and sound? What do we do in case of animal escape? Natural disaster? Discover the ins and outs of zoo security in this program.

Career - Marketing and PR
Have you seen us in the newspaper? Have you heard about us on TV? Come and explore some of what it takes to promote a zoo and try your hand at marketing our some of our exhibits.