For Educators
While on-site school programs are temporarily suspended, students can still explore the Zoo, learn about wildlife, and make observations through the virtual programming below.

Virtual Field Trip (English)
This field trip can be used by anyone, including teachers, guardians, and students.

Excursión virtual (español)
Esta excursión puede ser utilizada por cualquier persona, incluyendo maestros, tutores y estudiantes.

Animal Adaptations
Join us as we hear from our zookeepers and see some incredible animal adaptations up close!

Peninsular Pronghorn Observations
Practice being a scientist as you conduct your own study to understand pronghorn behavior.

Nature Tries
Nature Tries are fun and flexible ways to connect with nature no matter where you are and what your comfort level. Use our ideas as a starting point, and make each Try your own.

Zoo Camplettes
Fun-filled activity packs designed for the young animal enthusiasts who wish every day was a Zoo Camp day.

Animal Observations
Spend some quality time with amazing animals in these extended-length videos. Practice observations, learn something new, or just have a zen moment while hanging out with L.A.

2021 AZA Award Winner: Docent-Led Virtual Field Trips for Schools
Our Virtual School Programs bring the Zoo to your (virtual) classroom! Choose one of our programs designed to foster your students’ skills as scientists with the people and animals that can only be found at the L.A. Zoo.

ZOO PALS
ZOO PALS is a special grant-funded program for Title I schools that provides kindergarten through 5th grade teachers and their students with FREE virtual programming and supplies for their students.

Zoo School Webinars
Join us this school year for our NEW live-streamed Zoo School Webinars! Our Learning & Engagement instructors will be broadcasting LIVE from the Zoo on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.