Our natural living campus is a wonderful educational facility where students of any age actively participate in an exciting learning experience about the environment. Our primary focus is to assist you in educating your students about rare and endangered species of plants and animals, and providing information about the importance of habitat protection. We hope this experience will help students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the uniqueness and beauty of the world around them. The Zoo has been an authorized activity of the Clark County School District since 1983. WILDLIFE ADVENTURES! This program provides general background information, guidelines, and educational activities for teachers of grades K-5 to use in the classroom in order to reinforce wildlife education. These instructional materials follow the Nevada Content Standards for Elementary Education in English/Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Visual Arts, and Technology. These materials are designed to take the students on an exciting quest into the future of wildlife survival. Click here and download your entire lesson plan. Exploring Animals (Grades K-1) Participating students investigate the similarities and differences among mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Creatures of Scale (Grades 2-3) Students learn about snakes, lizards, and tortoises from their evolution to their morphological characteristics and unique behaviors. Animal Adaptations (Grades 3-5) An investigation of adaptations that help animals survive. Students learn about carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores, and the specialized body parts to help them eat specific kinds of food. Life in the Desert (Grades 4 & up) This lesson is an in depth look at the desert ecosystem and the variety of animals and plants that make up the desert and their home. THE FIELD TRIP PLANNER addresses the logistics for planning your trip, theme ideas for your visit, and educational activities to use with students during and after their visit. A field trip to the Zoo will enhance your efforts to teach a variety of subjects, but most of all, this hands-on real life experience will generate enthusiasm to learn more about the plants and animals that the students will encounter. Click here to give your students the "wildest" field trip available in Nevada.