PRESCOTT ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Classroom Meets the Wild: Guided Animal Presentations and Tours at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
A focused 1.5-hour combination of tailored animal presentations and guided tours at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary designed to align with classroom study and accommodate groups of 10–100.
Classroom Meets the Wild: Guided Animal Presentations and Tours at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.
At Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott, educators bring curriculum out of the classroom and into a compact, animal-centered setting. The Animal Presentation and Guided Tour program pairs short, interpretive talks with a guided walkthrough so students can see, hear and sometimes handle creatures that illustrate the topics they’re studying.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Curriculum-focused presentations
Presentations and tours are designed to be tailored to a classroom study topic, letting educators reinforce lessons with live animal examples and focused interpretation.
Interactive animal engagement
The program emphasizes hands-on interactions where appropriate, pairing live demonstrations with educator-led discussion to create memorable learning moments.
A variety of species to illustrate concepts
Presentations can focus on birds, mammals, reptiles/‘creepy crawlies’, or a Zoo’s Choice selection; custom presentations are available on request to match specific learning objectives.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Over roughly 90 minutes, groups move between short, targeted animal presentations and a guided tour of the sanctuary. Large groups may be split so subgroups rotate through presentations and tour segments, keeping sessions small, focused and suitable for active learning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program works for—and the logistical limits to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The combined presentation-and-tour program is scheduled for approximately 1.5 hours.
Specific gear requirements are determined by the operator for each visit; consult the sanctuary for guidance on student materials or accessibility needs.
Groups meet at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary; large groups may be split and asked to rotate between presentations and the tour route.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the program?
The combined animal presentation and guided tour runs about 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meeting takes place at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott.
How large can our group be?
The program accommodates groups of roughly 10 to 100 people; very large groups may be split so subgroups rotate through presentations and the tour.
What animals will we see?
Presentations can feature birds, mammals, reptiles/‘creepy crawlies’, or a Zoo’s Choice selection; topics can be chosen to match classroom study.
What if weather affects the visit?
All animal presentations are subject to change as needed for animal safety and health; the operator may modify or substitute presentations based on conditions.
Can we request a custom presentation?
Yes—custom animal presentations are available; contact the sanctuary’s education team to discuss specifics.