Funded by the Zoological Society of Washington this program is administered by the Cougar Mountain Zoo Education Department for Preschools, Schools Grades K through 12 and other Child or Youth oriented Entities.

In this Program each participating School, Child or Youth Entity can view the Zoo as its very own ‘Living Classroom’ with its own individualized curriculum.

Great Program Benefits

1. Guided Zoo Tour/Lecture Discount.......................20%*
2. Museum/Gallery Tour with Guided Tour...............Included
3. Outreach Presentation Discount............................25%*
4. Teacher Workshops.............................................Free
5. Priority status in scheduling Guided Tours,
   Lectures and Outreach Presentations
6. Living Classroom Certificate
7. Name displayed on ‘Living Classroom’ Honor
   Stand at the Zoo
8. One Free Zoo Admission Ticket for each Zoo
   Tour Participant. Value $9 - $11.50, to be used as:
           - Incentive Awards for Students
           - Fundraising Items for School
           - Visits to the Zoo by Teacher and Class

How to Start

To become a Living Classroom Education Program Participant, contact the Zoo Education Department and submit completed application accompanied by a one time Registration Fee of $20.  Upon acceptance into the Program you will receive your Certificate and become eligible to participate in this comprehensive and individualized nature and wildlife program sponsored and funded by the Zoological Society of Washington.