Field Trips & Education
CALM provides educational activities for
children and adults through Docent
programs, School field trips, and school site
programs which includes bringing
the animals to you!
Incorporating CALM into your Science Curriculum
CALM, California’s premier native zoo and garden, displays and interprets native California animals and plants to teach a respect for all living things through education recreation, conservation and research.
- Teachers are admitted free of charge. Preschool and Kindergarten classes need 1 adult chaperone per every 5 students. First grade through high school classes need 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. Additional chaperones are welcomed. Teachers and chaperones MUST stay with the students at ALL times.
- Wildlife programs are planned to meet the life science standards for your grade level.
- "Meet Your WILD Neighbors", is an interactive CD designed for students in grades 2-4.
- A ride on the CCCRR will take you out for a look over the Kern River and surrounding habitat
(An additional 15 minutes is needed for each 60 students.)
For more information or to schedule a field trip,
call or email Jordan Reed at (661) 872-2256 Ext. 14 joreed@kern.org
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