Science-based Enrichment for Public & Private Schools - where the animals visit you!
Our Wildlife Encounters Outreach Programs:
~ Improving environmental literacy.
~ Connecting students to the outside world.
~ Giving wildlife a voice in the effort to protect global biodiversity & ecosystems!
"If it is out of sight - it is out of mind."
"Live animals are one of the few things we have found that will truly pull their attention from social media & engage students on an emotional level to learn."
Students in the BoSTEM Summer Program at MIT in Cambridge hear for the first time how the American Alligator was facing extinction 50 years ago – but through education, regulation and captive breeding programs their population is restored! One of America’s greatest conservation success stories!
"Zippity-ZOO Progams"
Available exclusively for preschools, daycares and early learning centers within a 90 minute drive of our sanctuary.
An affordable offering designed exclusively for the young learner. This program is offered exclusively to daycare and pre-school aged programs and service providers.
The little ones of course are curious, but short attention spans – so this program features 4 very safe ambassador animals for an approximately 30 minute visit.
Offered as single visits or monthly-visit contracts.
Contact us for a quote.
Rate:
$195.00 + travel
additional back-to-back presentations available at a 15% discount!
*Virtual option is available
Book Today
Call or Text Jackie (603) 923-1168 x2
Email [email protected]
Online Form: Click here
"School-day Enrichment"
Here is where out animals and educators shine!
CUSTOMIZED LESSONS
When in front of your students we excel at curriculum integration and supporting your learning objectives!
Some regular presentation themes for schools are:
- General Animal Presentation (no theme)
- Amazing Animal Adaptations
- Animals & Biomes
- Energy Cycles & Food Chains
- Animals, Plants & Water/Carbon Cycles
- Rainforest Animals
- Reptiles
- North American / Native Wildlife
- Endangered Species & Human Impact
- And many more!
RATES for 2022-2023 are as follows per teaching hour:
99 Students or less: $325 + travel
100-150 Students: $375 + travel
More then 151 students: $450 + travel
2nd Consecutive Hour: -15%
3rd Consecutive Hour: -20%
FULL DAY CONTRACT: $1400 + travel (start to end of school day, structuring 4+ presentations to best meet the needs of the school).
Book Today
Call or Text Jackie (603) 923-1168 x2
Email [email protected]
Online Form: Click here
"EXTENDED DAY LEARNING PROGRAMS"
Engaging activities after the end of the school day are vitally important for many of our communities’ hardest working families and their kids!
After school program coordinators can bring Wildlife Encounters EDL program series affordably into their their program’s 4, 6 or 8 week schedules!
Of course others have the option of just hiring a single EDL visit.
*In series contracts we strive to present different animals at each session to provide students the broader biodiversity exposure possible!
RATES for 2022-2023 are as follows:
Single After school visit: $275 + travel
4-visit series: $1040 + travel
6-visit Series: $1470 + travel
8-visit series: $1840 + travel
Book Today
Call or Text Jackie (603) 923-1168 x2
Email [email protected]
Online Form: Click here
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Special School Events!
- Family Night
- Book Fair
- Science Night
All events we have been attending for decades! Make your event EXTRA attractive to attend and get those parents engaged with your school community by inviting Wildlife Encounters and our animals to be a part of the event!
“Stage Show” and “Floor Exhibit” options are available! Call, Text or email to discuss!
“Home Town” – NO TRAVEL FEE applied for programs delivered in Rochester or Barrington, NH
Mileage Rate effective 3/7/2022: due to rapidly increasing fuel costs we have had to depart from the “fed rate” for the first time. The current rate is $0.75 per mile round trip as calculated by our office, zipcode to zipcode for all New England locations.
This rate will be adjusted up or down as appropriate in the future.
*Maine Import Fee: $27 (effective 1/1/14, this is a per occurrence fee that we now will be reflecting on Maine customer invoices to offset the exceedingly high fees imposed by Maine regulatory agencies.)
- DEPOSITS are required for Private Parties and most Large Contracts. Check your contract/email terms and conditions or call us if you have questions.
- Corporate & Institutional payments by EFT/ACH or NET(x) terms are available.
- Credit Cards accepted through Paypal credit processing.
- We do also except payments by Paypal Transfer.
Unless otherwise specified in writing in your contract, by making a reservation you agree to and are bound to the following terms:
- A non-refundable security deposit is required within 2 weeks of booking – or your contract is subject to being void.
- All balances must be Paid In Full before or at the presentation/exhibit.
- Payment by check and/or cash are greatly preferred so as to avoid credit card transaction fees, and ensure as much of your support goes to animals and supporting farm/education operations as possible!!
- Temperature: 65-85 degrees
- Full Shade is required, by trees, permanent structure (pavilion for example) or stable tent.
- Dry space
- CALM & COMFORTABLE – slight breeze is ok, but no high winds or gusts.
*ANY exceptions must be approved on a case by case basis by the Director
- WILDLIFE: For regulatory or safety reasons, these animals are generally “hands-off” for the public. This statement by it’s nature is vague because (1) laws vary by state and (2) educators may have some discretion in certain circumstances.
- INTERACTIVE: Our “farm life”, “pet life” and friendlier wild species of Ambassador Animals. Most of these animals are rescues that were injured, abandoned or displaced… and they all have their own personal stories! At our discretion – all of these animals may be hands-on.
- VENUE RESTRICTIONS : (details coming soon)
