The chinchilla from South America is one of over 40 species of education animals featured during animal encounter and classroom programs at the Zoo.

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Education Animals

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"Animal Wrappers"
Target Age: Pre Kinder & Kinder
Ages 3 and up. Investigates the outer coverings of invertebrates, reptiles, birds and mammals through the use of educational bio-facts. Interactive. Live animals represent fur, feathers and scales. Children will not be allowed to touch reptiles. Learn More


"What's up with Animals"
Target Age: 1st Grade
A program that introduces the characteristics of vertebrates. Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives of different animal groups and develop the skill of classifying animals by sight. Children will not be allowed to touch reptiles. Learn More

"El Paso's Venomous Animals"
Target Age: All Ages
Slides and live animals teach audiences how to identify and recognize venomous animals of the area. Snakebite prevention measures are also covered. Live inverts and snakes only. Please provide a viewing screen. Children will not be allowed to touch the animals.Learn More

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El Paso Zoo Education
Director
Steve Marshall
Curator of Education
Rick LoBello


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