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Summer Sizzle

by  Lee Richardson Zoo

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It can get hot out there! In our part of the world we only see a few months of scorching temperatures, but some places like deserts are hot and dry year round. What helps an animal survive these dry places and avoid sizzling in the summer sun? Did you know that not all deserts are hot? We will look into the adaptations that keep animals from overheating and dehydrating when water is scarce.

The Lee Richardson Zoo's Distance Learning Studio offers a multitude of environmental programs to students all over the nation. Our programs always include 2-4 live animals. However, we are currently unable to give programs from actual exhibits around the zoo. If you would like to know which specific animals will be used in your program, please contact the Distance Learning Coordinator directly.

Program Rating

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $120.00


The fee for all Distance Learning programs is $120 per program. Payment in full must be received no later than ten (10) working days before the program is scheduled to occur.

Length

45 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

100


Primary Disciplines

Sciences


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Zoom
WebEx



Booking Information

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Lee Richardson Zoo

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event that a program must be canceled due to weather, technical issues, or other circumstances beyond the control of the Zoo or program recipient, the program may be rescheduled at a later date agreeable to both parties for no additional charge (dependent upon availability).

REFUND POLICIES: Once registration is confirmed, the Lee Richardson Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit policy. If a program is canceled at any time for any reason other than those listed above, no refund or credit will be given. Substitution of another group of participants of the same age is permitted with prior notification.

About This Provider

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Lee Richardson Zoo

Garden City, KS
United States



Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and home to hundreds of native and exotic animals, the Lee Richardson Zoo is located in Garden City, Kansas.

The mission of Lee Richardson Zoo’s education team is to
provide experiences for all ages that inspire pro-conservation action through
opportunities that are fun, empathetic, and engaging. 

Our programs feature several of our animal ambassadors and offer up close and personal interactions for your students focused on a variety of fun and science based topics!

Contact:
Education Division
zoo.education@gardencityks.us
6202761250

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with a discussion of what students think what a desert is.
2. Next, the characteristics of actual deserts are then discussed
3. The adaptations that are required to survive in the desert are addressed
4. Finally, different biofacts and desert animals are shown

Objectives

The participant will:
- dispel common myths about deserts
- learn what actual deserts can look like
- discover the adaptations that are required to survive in a desert
-Learn about the various desert animals including live examples of the rosy boa, bearded dragon, and desert tortoise.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

K-4: Life Science
* The characteristics of organisms
* Organisms and environments
K-4: Personal and social perspectives
* Types of resources
5-8: Life Science
* Regulation and behavior
* Diversity and adaptations of organisms
9-12: Life Science
* Interdependence of organisms
* Behavior of organisms