Available for Any Class or Group
If your group chooses to visit the Wildlife Rescue Center, you may pick one of our lesson plans to include in your program. Each visit includes a tour of the wildlife rehabilitation hospital, a lesson in our classroom, and a guided walk on our nature trail (weather permitting).

For group visits to the Wildlife Rescue Center the cost is $60.00 for 1-10 guests, and $5.00 for each guest after 10. Maximum group size is 30. For groups larger than 30, please contact the education staff for pricing at (636) 394-1880 or education@mowildlife.org

Visits can also be arranged as a tour-only program, which includes a viewing of our Wildlife Rescue Center DVD, time in our classroom going over the history and details of our organization, and a behind-the-scenes tour of our wildlife rehabilitation hospital. Price for the TOUR ONLY is $40.00 for 1-10 guests, then $5.00 per guest after 10. Maximum group size is 20.

Available for Any Class or Group
Please choose one of our lesson plans to be scheduled for your outreach visit. Each visit to your group lasts for approximately 45-60 minutes and includes a lecture, group activity, and hands-on component. For outreach programs from the Wildlife Rescue Center, the cost is $40.00 (for any sized group) plus $20.00 for each additional session to be taught on the same day at the same location.

For Preschoolers and Grades K-12
Enjoy a classroom visit from one of our wildlife educators! Curriculum set to Missouri Show-Me standards of environmental and life sciences education for preschoolers and grades K-12. Programs are interactive, and will enhance the students' exposure to environmental issues through experiential learning. All grades and group sizes can be accommodated. Preschool visits available too.

A great addition to your child's educational enrichment, the Wildlife Rescue Center's presentations for home schoolers provide real-world knowledge of Missouri's rich natural history. Led by one of our excellent environmental educators, our programs are a chance to learn about environmental issues, ecology, conservation biology, wildlife and much more.

The Wildlife Rescue Center seeks to reach individuals of all abilities. Our education programs may be planned and designed in many capacities. We have the belief that education holds no boundaries, and that everyone can benefit from enrichment in their lives. Wildlife and environmental education is beneficial and our education professionals are very well-rounded. If you have any questions regarding our flexibility, or would like to schedule a program, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Backyard Wildlife 101
This lesson recommended for all ages and all grade levels
This lesson covers the basics of wildlife in Missouri, and how humans should base their interactions. We discuss what to do if you see a wild animal, and how to discern various aspects of its behavior. We go over how to tell if the animal is injured or orphaned, and what to do if you think it might be in either situation. In addition, we discuss the considerations when interacting with wildlife, and how to observe them safely.

Imagine Compassion
This lesson recommended for Kindergarten and higher
"Imagine Compassion" brings students in our community together in an unprecedented way. This program allows students to explore their feelings about native wildlife. Students will consider why some animals are "beautiful" while others are "ugly" and why some animals are "scary" while others are "friendly". We will discuss why all elements of an ecosystem are important, and students will have a chance to tell their own wildlife stories.

The Wildlife Rescue Center: Rehabilitation and Release
This lesson recommended for 2nd grade and higher
Explore the world of wildlife rehabilitation with one of St. Louis area's most experienced organizations. Learn about the reasons for wildlife rehabilitation, details on the care of each animal species, and the sorts of injuries common to wild animals in Missouri. Students will view the new Wildlife Rescue Center DVD and see images of our work first hand. We take time for a detailed question and answer session, and students will have the chance to make a craft for our wildlife patients in the hospital.

Wild vs. Domestic
This lesson recommended for 2nd grade and higher
This lesson delves into the confusing topic of comparing wild animals with those of their domestic cousins. Students learn the history of animal domestication, and which animals are wild and which are domestic. Through a lively and interactive lesson plan, students come to a deeper understanding of the "grey" areas between these two groups of animals.

For more information about our school programs:
call (636) 394-1880 or email education@mowildlife.org