Teacher Resources
Explore our library of resources, designed for educators
Our Education Team worked closely with teachers, students, and community members to create authentic and practical materials that support conservation education and climate literacy—tools that are up to date and relevant for everyone.
Animal Skull Morphology
Students will explore a range of California animal skulls and learn about the structure and function of these features in relation to their ecology.
California Condor Ecology
Students will explore condor natural history, conservation efforts, and how biologists track this species in the wild.
Explore and Learn at Oakland Zoo
Need some help exploring the zoo on your own? See below for some grade level appropriate lessons to engage your students during your visit to the zoo.
- African Savanna Birds Scavenger Hunt (Grades 1–2)
- Rainforest Habitat Health (Grades 3–5)
- Children's Zoo Body Parts Scavenger Hunt (Grade 1)
- Children's Zoo Adaptations Scavenger Hunt (Grades 3–4)
- Children's Zoo Defense Mechanisms (Grade 4)
- California Trail Food Webs (Grades 5–6)
- California Trail Trophic Levels (Grades 6–8)
Check out our Discovery Kits
Animal Skull Morphology Discovery Kit
- Laminated How-To/Description
- Table numbers (12)
- Metal hand calipers/rulers (10)
- Class set of worksheet packet (35)
- Laminated...
- Laminated How-To/Description
- Table numbers (12)
- Metal hand calipers/rulers (10)
- Class set of worksheet packet (35)
- Laminated Photo Answer sheet (1)
- Laminated Skull photos (12)
- Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore Skull replicas
- Clipboards (35)
- Class set of sharpened pencils (35)
- Hand sanitizer (1)
- Clorox wipes (1)
California Condor Ecology Radio Telemetry Discovery Kit
- Stuffed Condors with Telemetry Transmitters (3)
- Telemetry Receivers (3)
- Additional Telemetry Resources (batteries, operating manual, headphone...
- Stuffed Condors with Telemetry Transmitters (3)
- Telemetry Receivers (3)
- Additional Telemetry Resources (batteries, operating manual, headphone adapters, signal testers)
- Laminated How-To/Description of Parts for Telemetry Devices
- Microtrash Examples Tupperware
- California Birds Information Pamphlet (35)
- Clipboards (35)
- Glue Sticks (12)
- 35-sharpened pencils (4)
- Hand sanitizer (3)
- Tape (1)
- Clorox wipes (1)
- OZ Honorary Investigator Badges
- CA Condor Information Cards
Contact Us
Eunice Hui Operations
Coordinator Oakland Zoo
Learning and Engagement
EducationReservations@oaklandzoo.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we pay for the Discovery Kit loan?
Payment for the Discovery Kit is due upon pick-up. We require a credit card on file in case of any loss or damage to the Discovery Kit materials upon return.
Can you deliver the Discovery Kits to us?
Unfortunately, we do not deliver. Anyone interested in a Discovery Kit loan must arrange for a pick-up time at the Zoo with our Operations Coordinator.
How long can we borrow the Discovery Kits?
The initial loan for the Discovery Kits is 2 weeks. The Borrower may request a 2-week extension one time for no extra charge.
What are the Discovery Kits?
Discovery Kits are designed to bring Oakland Zoo lessons into the classroom. Through hands-on learning of STEAM concepts, students practice research methods that biologists and ecologists use to identify and track wildlife—including wildlife represented at Oakland Zoo! Each kit comes with an educators' guide and the materials needed for classroom teachers to lead these lessons.