Virtual Programs and Experiences at WSC
Want to get up close and personal with our resident wildlife, but can’t make a trip to visit us? No problem! WSC offers several ways to engage with the animals from afar. Read below for information about our virtual programs for schools and other groups, and our virtual experiences for small groups and individuals. To schedule your virtual program or experience, contact us via our web form, by email, or by phone.
Virtual Programs
Virtual Programs for Groups and Schools – Schedule a 30-45 minute virtual program for your class or group. Each program includes up-close visits with many of the Wildlife Science Center’s resident animals facilitated by our educators and can be tailored to the needs and interests of each group. Be a part of a focused discussion on raptors, observe a deer necropsy, and see the scientific process in action. WSC can meet the scientific standards your group requires and recreate the feeling of a field-trip without ever having to step outside. Pricing is tailored to your individual program. Contact the Wildlife Science Center for more information.
Available programs include:
Wolves of the Western Great Lakes
Gray Wolves in Minnesota are being removed from the Federal Endangered Species List – Now what? On January 4th, 2021 wolves in the Western Great Lakes area will be removed from the endangered species list. Biologists in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan are now switching gears from recovering a species to managing this charismatic, keystone predator. Explore the possible future for one of Minnesota’s most fascinating symbols of wilderness – the gray wolf.
Program Topics
Wolves and Pack Life
Predator Prey Interactions and Selection
Wildlife Management and Wolves in the News
Animal Behavior
Physical and Behavioral Adaptations
Raptors of Minnesota
Take an in-depth look at the lives of raptors with a focus on hawks and owls. Explore the adaptations that each bird of prey employs to catch prey, take care of their young, and survive through the seasons. This program features live virtual appearances by owls and hawks.
Program Topics
Bird of Prey Adaptations and Behaviors
Give a Hoot – Focus on Owls
Wild Wonders
Some animals are regarded as cute and cuddly, while others are avoided and have reputations they do not deserve. Investigate the amazing adaptations all animals have and need to live in specific habitats, function in daylight or low light, survive hungry predators, and catch cautious prey. This program features live virtual appearances by some of the Wildlife Science Center’s ambassador animals, which could include a tiger salamander, a tarantula, a variety of snakes, turtles and a tortoise, an African porcupine, a ferret, and/or our collection of hawks and owls.
Program Topics
Wildlife physical and behavioral adaptations
Survival strategies
Predator interactions
Wildlife myths and misinformation
All programs can be sculpted to meet the needs of your group and specific grade level standards. Contact the Wildlife Science Center for a list of standards that can be addressed during a program.
Virtual Experiences
A Wild Zoom Meeting! - Starting to feel the effects of “Zoom fatigue?” Let the animals at WSC spice up your meetings for a 10 minute visit. Whether you’d like to talk finances with a fox, crunch business numbers with an owl, or virtually bring one of our wolf packs into your office, we guarantee it will be wild!
Reptiles: $30
Available reptiles: gopher (bull) snake, fox snake, corn snake, jungle carpet python, ball python, bearded dragon, red-footed tortoise, sulcata tortoise, red-eared slider, yellow-eared slider. Our tiger salamander, an amphibian, is also available.
Birds of Prey: $50
Available raptors: red-tailed hawk, broad-winged hawk, red-shouldered hawk, barn owl, eastern screech owl, barred owl.
Small Carnivores: $75
Available small carnivores: Canada lynx, bobcat, red fox, grey fox, raccoon, striped skunk and ferret. Our African crested porcupine, though not a carnivore, is also available.
Black Bears*: $100
The bears will bring their own snacks to your virtual visit.
Wolves: $100
Whether it’s just one wolf or the whole pack, your meeting will be a howling good time.
*Not available in the winter
Personalized Animal Video Messages - Do you know someone in your life that would love a happy birthday message from a black bear, cherish a well-wish from a wolf, or could celebrate with a congratulatory video from a cougar? WSC can create a unique video (up to 1 minute) personalized for you or your loved one that features one of our resident animals! Order yours here.
Reptiles: $5
Birds of Prey: $10
Small Carnivores: $15
Black Bears*: $30
Cougars: $30
Wolves: $30
*Not available in the winter
Private Animal Livestream - We are pleased to offer private livestreams with our animals for you and your friends! Enjoy a personal 20 minute educational zoom meeting with the animal of your choice and a WSC staff member. Learn what makes your chosen animal unique, and have the opportunity to ask questions live! This experience is available for up to ten people in one meeting.
Reptiles: $40
Birds of Prey: $80
Small Carnivores: $100
Black Bears*: $150
Wolves: $150
*Not available in the winter
Contact the Wildlife Science Center today to schedule your virtual program or experience!
wscinfo@wildlifesciencecenter.org
(651) 464-3993
