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Welcome to the Minnesota Zoo’s Education page! Check out our wide array of activities, resources, and curriculum to support you and your school/youth group.

Explore our new educational platform to learn about the science of moose in Minnesota and encourage your learners to try their hand at helping manage populations through the interactive Moose Mission web tool. This is a great real-life way to connect students to ecology and population dynamics. Learn more!

2026-2027 Teacher Field Guide coming soon.

Minnesota Zoo for Educators Facebook Page

Moose Mission Educational Tool

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School Group Bus Fund Scholarship

Scholarship applications accepted August 3-September 11 for 2026-2027 school year!

In Person Classes and Programs

Enhance your field trip to the Zoo with interactive and hands-on programs.

Virtual Classes and Tours

Let us bring the Zoo to you and connect to nature wherever you are!

Career Classes at YOUR School

Let us come to your school and engage your students with hands-on activities to explore STEM careers.

Field Trip and Classroom Resources

Browse the Minnesota Zoo’s free downloadable resource pages for learning materials suitable for a variety of ages.

ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

Show us Your Mussels

Engage your 6-12 grade students in an innovative project gaining real world experience using science, language, and effective communication. Students will use their creative talents and launch a Community Based Social Marketing campaign to save native endangered mussels! Free to participate.

Professional Development

The Zoo offers a variety of FREE and low-cost professional development opportunities for teachers.

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