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Explore & Learn Field Trips and Teacher Programs
Looking for a hands-on adventure for your students or group? The Oglebay Good Zoo is for you! Download our Explore & Learn brochure below to learn about our unique opportunities for student involvement.
Workshops and Sleepovers
The Good Zoo conducts workshop programs and sleepovers for schools, scouts, clubs, church groups and any other organization that wants an exciting educational experience. Our trained education staff, experienced in providing programming for all ages, will conduct your workshop with a guided tour of the zoo and live animal presentation. Make a night out of it and join us for a sleepover!
Visit FAQS to learn more about workshops and sleepovers.
Edzoocation Programs & Tours
Edzoocation Programs are 30-minute programs that incorporate animal ambassadors, biofacts and multimedia to teach students about a variety of topics. Edzoocation Tours integrate classroom learning and real-world applications with the ones who know it best! Learn about the region’s wildlife and see animals in their habitats up close on these 45-minute to 1 hour guided tours of a specific zoo area.
For more information about these programs, contact our Zoo Education Department at 304-243-4100 or email ZooOffice@oglebay.com.
Zoo To You Programs
Zoo-To-You Programs are 45-minute presentations from a zoo educator and some of our popular animal ambassadors. Animal ambassadors may include birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and small mammals. Sorry, the zebra won’t fit in the van! These programs are a great supplement to your school curriculum, after-school program, scout meeting, summer camp, community programs, and more!
For more information about these programs, contact our Zoo Education Department at 304-243-4100 or email ZooOffice@oglebay.com.
Parties
Celebrate your party at the Oglebay Good Zoo! We do all of the set up and clean up. All you have to do is show up! The basic party package includes zoo admission for up to 25 guests, party room for two hours, paper goods (table cover, plates, napkins, etc.), and one team member to assist with party activities. Looking for some extra excitement? Check out our party addons to experience an up-close animal encounter or guided zoo tour!
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Good Zoo Summer Camp
Experience wildlife, nature, science, and the outdoors through exciting experiments and live animal ambassadors! Various summer camps are available for ages 4 and up.
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Volunteer Program
Share your wildlife knowledge with visitors at the Oglebay Good Zoo while using live animals and artifacts.
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West Liberty University Degrees
Learn more about our West Liberty University Zoo Science degrees.
Need More Information?
For more information about these programs, contact our Zoo Education Department at 304-243-4100 or email ZooOffice@oglebay.com.