Amazing Adaptations 311
Zoo school favorite! For school-age students and up, 1st grade through adults
The law of nature ensures that only the strongest survive. And, over time, the strongest creatures have learned to alter their behavior, their defenses, and even their anatomy, to gain a better chance for survival. Meet some of our adaptation experts and see up-close how they have become the ultimate survivors.
Classroom Critters or Stage Stars
- 30-minute program – select any 4 animals
- 45-minute program – select any 6 animals
- 60-minute program – select any 8 animals
Party Pets
- 45-minute program – select any 6 animals
Animal Options
Select from the following animals or ask for "Zookeeper's Choice" and we'll make the selections for you. Click on each animal to learn more about them.
- Emperor Scorpion (Africa)
- Vietnamese Walking Stick Insect (Asia/Vietnam)
- Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Africa)
- Barred Tiger Salamander (Texas)
- Western Hognose Snake (Texas)
- Mexican Milk Snake (Texas/Mexico)
- Leopard Gecko (Middle East)
- Meller's Chameleon (Africa)
- Moroccan Spiny-Tailed Lizard (Africa)
- Blue Tongue Skink (Australia)
- African Pygmy Hedgehog (Africa)
- Brazilian Short-Tail Opossum (South America)
- Chinchilla (South America)
- Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (Texas)
- Fennec Fox (Africa & Middle East)
- North American Porcupine (USA/Canada)
- Kinkajou (South America)
Zooniversity reserves the right to substitute any animal due to weather, illness, feeding schedule or shedding cycle.