Our School Curriculum Programs Are Fun, Exciting & Have Lots of Laughs!

The DINO Show

I bet I can show you a real-live dinosaur!" Kids never believe us and scientists can't agree. Are dinosaurs more like reptiles or birds? Were they cold-blooded or warm-blooded? Together we'll become DINOLOGISTS. Students will study the characteristics of some living dinosaurs; "a terrible lizard", an alligator, a chicken, even the opposite animal from a dinosaur. Celebrate your fascination with dinosaurs on a Silly Safaris DINO Safari.  
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Animal Adaptations

Animals are amazing. They can learn to overcome many obstacles to their survival. Adapting is the method animals use to cope with their ever-changing environment. What allows a reptile to survive temperature changes? How do animals protect themselves without fighting? Can animals use chemicals to protect themselves? Through interactive games and activities with real live animals we'll explore the diverse web of adaptations that allow animals to thrive and survive or not.  
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What's Bug'n You? (Bug Show)

Can't live with them, can't live without them. Let's face it; Bugs are an important part of the circle of life. We'll show you a side of bugs you've never seen before. Students will learn all the parts of various live bugs; like cockroaches and compare them to non-insect creepy crawlies such as live scorpions, millipedes, spiders, and more. Imagine bugs in history, in nature, in everyday life, even in your hands. Kids love bugs: they stay crunchy in milk!  
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The Predator / Prey Safari

The Food Chain. The Circle of Life. The Food Web. Carnivores, Herbivores, Omnivores. Where do we fit in? We'll examine predators and their prey. How do predators track, hunt, kill, and eat their prey? How does prey hide, escape, and die? We will witness predator/prey interaction: how will it turn out? Just wait and see.  
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Animal Communication

Hey did you hear that? LOOK. LISTEN. FEEL. SMELL. TOUCH. Animals use all of these senses to communicate. They also use body language and facial expressions. What does that purr from the armadillo mean? Can you feel the energy build up in the alligator? That cockroach smells like rotten fruit. The skunk is charging me! What are these animals trying to tell us? There are more ways to communicate than we can count. Animals use ways we do not even know about. Let's explore the ways animals communicate. Just what are they saying? 
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Animal Magnetism

What attracts us to the animals? How do they attract each other? Why do males compete so much? In the animal kingdom, there exists every possible scenario for raising young that you can imagine. Investigate the role that shape, size, age, and appearance play in animal reproduction and meet the stars of the more unusual stories. Get up close and personal with live animals on this animal attraction safari.  
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EGGstravaganza

We all know birds lay eggs. What about fish, insects, arachnids, amphibians, reptiles, and other creatures? Who lays eggs, who doesn't? What is the purpose of an egg? We'll interact with animals who lay eggs and animals who eat eggs. What is the biggest egg? Who lays the smallest? Why/How do parents keep eggs warm? Let's eggsplore the fabulous world of animals and eggs.  
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Animal Coverings

Take an introductory look into taxonomy as we study why animals are different. Fur, Feathers, Scales, & Tails make animals special. Students will name mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and bugs describing what makes each unique. This safari is sometimes soft and cuddly and sometimes slimy, but we'll uncover the importance of animal coverings. 
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Animal Athletes

What animal can jump the highest? Who runs the fastest? Who is the greatest swimmer? During the Animal Athletes safari you'll meet them. See animals doing what they do best and have an opportunity to beat them at their own game. Can you hop like a bunny? Are you a good climber? Are you as fast as a cockroach? Everyone of us has special talents. We are rewarded for ours. Animals are rewarded by survival.  
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Environmental Awareness

Are you up on your current events? Did you know they found a real live dinosaur in the Indian Ocean? Scientists discovered a new cow in Vietnam. Until a few years ago the black-footed ferret and American alligator were almost extinct. How did people affect these discoveries and crisis? How did people react? Take a look at history through the events of today in a more discriminating format.  
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The Reading Safari

Reading is fun and young children love to be read too, especially books about animals. We bring some favorite books as well as ones we've authored and we read together with the live animal stars. Revisit fairy tales, Aesop's Fables, and holiday favorites as we celebrate phonics and rhythm in reading. We may even bring our own storybook, The Indiana Reindeer Reserve, with real live reindeer.  
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Animal Adventures

We love animals! Join us on a Silly Safaris Animal Adventure. Have fun with mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and BUGS! Through theater, interactive play, and hands-on participatory learning we'll go on a safari adventure exploring the diverse world of animals. See up close special adaptations, survival strategies, skills, and strengths.  
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