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Edmonton Valley Zoo

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Nestled in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, in the heart of the Edmonton's vast river valley, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to more than 350 animals. Bring along the kids for a chance to see the endangered peregrine falcon, native prairie dogs, a zebra, fox, and bighorn sheep. Bird lovers can meet the snowy owl, bald eagle, and great-horned owl. Hoot twice if you love owls! Check out the Polar Extremes exhibit that gives visitors an up-close view of seals, sea lions, and arctic foxes. Roving interpreters offer daily demonstrations, programs, and talks. Ask about the zoo’s strong conservation focus.

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The Valley Zoo has more than 100 exotic, endangered and native animals. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, camel and pony rides, miniature train, carousel and paddleboats. If you want to brave the zoo in the frigid winter, admission costs are reduced.

13315 Buena Vista Rd

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780-496-8787

https://www.valleyzoo.ca

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Edmonton Field Trips, Group Outings and Company Picnics. Ideas for school groups, daycare children, Girl Guide and Boy Scout groups, sports team or band etc., here are some ideas.

Edmonton Day Trips, Field Trip Ideas, School Trips, Group Outings and Company Picnics

Looking for ideas for school groups, daycare children, Girl Guide and Boy Scout groups etc., here are some suggestions. Also if you are bringing a sports team or band to the city you may have some extra time for a fun and educational trip. Group bookings should always be made in advance.

Alberta Aviation Museum

Come discover how Northern Alberta's rich aviation history was made.  Over 30 aircraft on display, flight simulators, exhibits, kid's activities and more. K-12 programs.  Call to custom design a full or half day field trip.  Grade six "Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight" available. Phone 780-453-1078 for details. www.albertaaviationmuseum.com

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12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton (780)453-9100 www.royalalbertamuseum.ca

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It’s almost Back to School Time! Here are Some Great Edmonton Field Trips!

By nerissa mcnaughton | september 3, 2016.

Art Gallery of Alberta

If you are looking for an exciting Edmonton field trip opportunity for your class, you’ll have no shortage of options in the Capital region. Here are just a few of the places where your students will learn something new while creating lasting memories with their peers:

The Art Gallery of Alberta:

You teach students to feed their minds, but you know the mind-body-emotional connection is important too. Engage your students’ deeper senses with the wonderful displays and programs at the Alberta Art Gallery (AGA). From indigenous art to traditional paintings, from exotic sculptures to creative installations, awaken your class’s inner artist with AGA’s educational programming .

John Janzen Nature Centre:

Providing interactive, hands-on ways for students to learn all about nature, the John Janzen Centre can accommodate groups from preschool, elementary or junior/senior high. The programs are designed to tie into established school curriculum goals, and they run rain or shine. Visit their website for complete details.

Devonian Botanic Gardens:

There is a reason why Devonian Botanic Gardens has been running field trip programs for over 25 years. Here, students can roam more than 240 acres of wetlands, butterfly gardens, Japanese gardens, and more. Don’t be alarmed if you are presented with a freshly caught frog! Take time to smell the roses as you and the kids get in touch with the beauty of the natural world. Programs are available for elementary through senior high school students.

TELUS World of Science:

Telus World of Science

For an out-of-this-world experience, take your class to TELUS World of Science (TWoS), where special programs are designed for each grade to complement the Alberta Education curriculum. TWoS also has educational programming for home-schooled children . Sometimes special presentations, such as The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, can reserve time blocks for student groups.

Father Lacombe Chapel:

Go back in time when you visit the quaint delight that is Father Lacombe Chapel . Located in St. Albert, just a hop, skip and a jump outside of Edmonton, school programs are arranged by grade, and each student gets to experience life as a pioneer. Set against a tranquil backdrop of green space and helmed by outstanding interpretive guides, this is a school trip that whets the appetite for learning more about history.

Education is one of the most important building blocks of a child’s life, but learning in a classroom is just one piece of the puzzle. Field trips keep students engaged in their learning experiences, and they are fun for both students and teachers alike.

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Thistle hill farm petting zoo: edmonton’s oldest petting zoo.

A Mobile Petting Zoo Available for Corporate & Private Events

Established in 1994, Thistle Hill Farm Petting Zoo & Pony Rides is a mobile petting zoo and live pony ride carousel available for corporate and private events throughout Edmonton and the surrounding area. Licensed and insured, we feature experienced operators and clean animals in one of Edmonton’s oldest licensed petting zoos guaranteed to entertain your guests with memories that will last a lifetime.

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From registered miniature Nigerian dwarf dairy goats to fancy poultry, rabbits and commercial Dorper cross sheep, our petting zoo has a large assortment of exotic, commercial and seasonal animals available for school educational programs, fairs, BBQs, birthdays and holiday parties. A hands-on attraction suitable for all ages, our mobile petting zoo is adult and child-friendly. Customizable to suit your specific needs, our program is also a highly interactive way of introducing children to friendly animals of all types.

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[WAAM] Sacramento Zoo Field Trip

PLEASE NOTE : Student club and organization events are limited to current UC Davis Veterinary Medicine students who are registered SAVMA members . Additionally, many club and organization events are further restricted to club members who have paid their respective club dues.

Event Date Sun, May 12, 2024 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm

Come to the Sacramento Zoo and learn about their hospital and animals! Enjoy a tour by Alison Mott, RVT! Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Medicine ( WAAM) field trips visit a variety of zoos, aquaria, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and other facilities related to wildlife and aquatic medicine to allow students to gain further understanding and network with professionals in the field. Students must be paid WAAM members to join field trips. Limited space is available on each field trip.