Teacher Appreciation Day
November 7
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Don't miss a fun and exciting day for teachers!
Come to the Zoo's Visitor Center and learn about special programs such as animal demonstrations and exhibit programs that offer great classroom experiences. Attend presentations designed for teachers, such as:
- The Zoo's newest education exhibit, Amazonia's Science on a Sphere
- A screening of and question-and-answer session about the documentary film Papalotzin
- And much more!
Receive zoo-rific discounts, including:
- $10 flat rate for parking
- 15-percent discount in National Zoo Stores
- 30-percent discount at the Mane Restaurant
The first 100 teachers to show their school ID on November 7 will receive a free goody bag!
Schedule of Events
| Visitor Center Auditorium | ||
| 10:15-10:45 a.m. | FONZ program and materials presentation | |
| 10:45-12:15 p.m. | The Monarch Effect movie followed by question and answer session | |
| 2-2:30 p.m. | FONZ program and materials presentation | |
| Visitor Center Lobby | ||
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Smithsonian theaters and concessions | |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Classroom resources table showcasing rental kits, guides, materials, and teacher training information | |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center table | |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Guest Services and group packages table | |
| Amazonia Science Gallery | ||
| 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. | Science on a Sphere (SOS) presentation | |
| Throughout the Park: Exhibit demonstrations and animal training and feeding demonstrations | ||
| 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | How Do You Zoo? Exhibit (Visitor Center) | |
| 11 a.m. | Amazon fish feeding (Amazonia) | |
| 11 a.m. | Elephant training demonstration (Outside Elephant House, weather permitting) | |
| 11 a.m. | Giant Pacific octopus feeding (Invertebrate Exhibit) | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Meet a great ape keeper (Great Ape House) | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Sloth bear feeding (Asia Trail) | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Great ape research demonstration (Think Tank) | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Meet a spectacled bear keeper (Spectacled Bear Exhibit) | |
| 2 p.m. | Meet a small mammal (Small Mammal House) | |
| 2 p.m. | Spider feeding (Invertebrate Exhibit) | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Meet a great cat keeper (Great Cats Exhibit) | |
| 3 p.m. | Giant Pacific octopus feeding (Invertebrate Exhibit) | |
For more information call 
202.633.3059 or
email.
