ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE
The books of the bible were
written over a period of eleven hundred years. The early translators
were not familiar with many of the animals found in the Holy Land and
Egypt and applied names and descriptions of animals in Hebrew. Later
they were translated from the Hebrew and Greek languages. This tour
focuses only on information about the animals mentioned in the Bible
that reside in our zoo; this is not a Bible study tour. This is for
children from 4 years to teens. We recommend a chaperon per every
tenth child. |
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CLASSIFICATION: Animals Belong In Classes
This tour demonstrates how animals differences allow scientists to group or classify
animals to better study them. The age is 4 years old thru teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child. |
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ADAPTATIONS: Dressed For Success
Adaptations
are how species adjust to where they live so they have a better chance
of survival. This tour points out the three types of adaptation:
physical, physiological, and behavioral adaptations. The age is 4
years old through teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child. |
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ENDANGERED SPECIES: Going …Going…..Gone
Students
are introduced to a number of wild animals who are disappearing from
their natural habitat. The age is 8 years old to teens. We recommend a
chaperon per every tenth child. |
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HOOFED ANIMALS OF AFRICA:
Prey
animals need to be able to detect predators and
to flee from them. From standing on toenails for faster takeoff and
speed, to using their excellent eyesight and sense of smell to warn
them, these animals are adapted to stay alive. The age is 5 years old
thru teens. We recommend a
chaperon per every tenth child. |
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RAINFOREST:
This
tour talks about the importance and location of rain forest and their
animals, and why they are important to the world. The age is 5 years
old through teens. We recommend a chaperon per every tenth child. |
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Call (901) 333-6765 to register for one of our docent tours, or for more information.
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| What is a Docent?
A
docent is a specially trained Zoo volunteer who interacts with the
public at animal exhibits, gives guided tours, assists with educational
classes, volunteers with special events as well as a variety of other
activities that aid the Zoo in fulfilling its mission. The word docent
comes from the Latin word “docent”, which means “to teach.” If you're
interested in becoming a docent, click here. |
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