Open to ALL students!
Join our hands-on, experiential program for learners ages 3-15. Our interactive approach fulfills California standards by introducing age-specific content and developing research skills. Over each 8-week session, students explore as field biologists, recording observations, evaluating problems, and developing solutions. Classes are grouped by age.
You must be a Santa Barbara Zoo Member to participate in the Outdoor Ed program.
2023–24 SCHEDULE
September 14 or 15 – November 2 or 3: California Explores
November 16 or 17– February 1 or: Animal Sciences and Zoo Careers
Choose a day: Thursday OR Friday
Cost
$260/first student
$210/second student
$190/each additional student
Optional practicum: $150/student
What We’re Doing to Keep Your Kids Safe
- Outdoor Ed is held exclusively outside, with shaded areas, in a designated zone away from the public
- Educators will each have a sanitation kit to wash all surfaces before and after use as well as sanitize students’ hands as necessary
- No early drop-off or late pick-up options to minimize cross-contact with additional staff
- Students will stay in assigned groups all day/week with the same instructor