Arctic Discoveries: So You Think You Know Camels?

by Alaska Zoo

This live videoconference gives your group a unique oportunity to meet our resident Bactrian camels and learn all about this unique animal!

Program Rating

This program has not yet been evaluated.

About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $70.00
Point to Point Premium: $70.00

Program(s) must be booked at least one week in advance of desired program date and time.
All invoices will be emailed along with a program confirmation email upon reserving your program date and time.

Length

45 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 participants.

Primary Disciplines

Problem Solving, Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

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

Booking Information

In the winter, Anchorage experiences much shorter daylight hours than most places encounter. Due to these differences in daylight hours we may suggest more suitable times on your requested program date, depending on your program choice, to make sure you are getting the best quality program(s) possible. Thank you for understanding.

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

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For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. We reserve the right to shorten or cancel your program if you are more than 15 minutes late connecting with us.

About This Provider

Alaska Zoo

Anchorage, Alaska
United States

The Alaska Zoo has provided a home for orphaned, injured and captive-born animals for over 50 years. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting the conservation of Arctic, subarctic and like-climate species through education, research and community enrichment. We are proud to offer quality programs and events for all ages.

Contact:
Rich Capitan
education@alaskazoo.org
9073416462

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with a short video familiarizing the audience with the location and mission of the Alaska Zoo.
2. Introduction to staff member and encounter animal(s).
3. Discussion- What is a camel?
4. Discussion-Adaptations
5. Viewing images and videos of different camel adaptations.
7. Time allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

Through this program participants should be able to:
*Describe where Bactrian camels are found.
*Describe the basic adaptaions of camels.
*Discuss how adaptations help wild camels survive.
*Develop a basic understanding of Bactrin camel natural history.