We Love Our Teachers ❤
And we love seeing children and adults learn more about wildlife and the environment in engaging and unique ways. From
field trips and group programs to workshops for teachers, the Zoo offers a variety of resources for teachers and homeschooling parents to make the most of their lesson plans.
Educator Appreciation Day
February 4th 2023, 10am-2pm
Bring your family and enjoy a day at the Zoo designed just for you. Educators receive free admission with school ID. Spend time interacting with Zoo Educators at activity stations where families can engage in fun, science-based, conservation exploration and meet some of our Animal Ambassadors!
STEAM Curriculum Workshops
Whether you are a classroom teacher, homeschooling parent, or museum or park service educator, our curriculum workshops are geared to help you engage students in a natural setting. Our Education staff are certified in multiple nationally acclaimed curriculums.
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, the excitement, and the mystery of the world we live in.”
- Rachel Carson
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Receive our monthly email newsletter for teachers in Jacksonville and beyond to bring the Zoo to your classroom! This newsletter is for educators includes animal spotlights, lesson plan and curriculum ideas, information on upcoming events at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and more. If you would like to be placed on our email list, fill out the form below.
Jacksonville Zoo Membership Discounts for Teachers
Educators can receive a 10% discount off a Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens membership with a valid school ID.
Proof of eligibility must be presented at the time of purchase at our membership office located at the main entrance of the zoo. This discount is not available online.