Education
Our Education Team
Inspiring the future of conservation
Our Education Team is dedicated to sharing knowledge of planetary sustainability through the use of live animals in a safe, up-close manner. Through unforgettable animal interactions, we aim to inspire a deep appreciation for wildlife and the vital need for conservation!
Education Programs:
Sustainability at Sustainable Safari
Scouts of America
Sustainable Safari partnered with Northern Star Scouting to provide scouts with a unique opportunity to fulfill merit badge requirements onsite at the Sustainable Safari Zoo.
Burnsville Location Scavenger Hunt
Learn more about the animals of our Burnsville Location and collect a prize for finishing!
Maplewood Location Scavenger Hunt
Learn more about the animals of our Maplewood Location and collect a prize for finishing!
Activity Packet
Challenge your class or group during your visit with our educational Safari Activity packet!
Our Education Mission
Departmental Mission Statement:
The Sustainable Safari Education Department’s mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive information on sustainability to foster conservation practices in the community through curiosity, connection, and compassion.
The Five “C” Values:
The five “C’s” of the Sustainable Safari Educational Team’s action and mission values: Conservation, Community, Curiosity, Connection, and Compassion.
Sustainability at Sustainable Safari
Sustainable
sustainable [ suh–stey-nuh-buhl ]
adjective (a descriptive word)
- capable of being sustained.
- a. of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged.
- b. of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods.
Learn more about Sustainability
Come to us, or We Can come to you!
Field Trips, Birthday Parties & Care Centers
Bring a field trip to our Maplewood or Burnsville location. Our Burnsville location has an event room! Or we can travel to you with up to six animals and present an unforgettable wildlife show to your team, audience, care center, or event.
Wildlife Shows
Learn about animals and natural history with daily wildlife shows
Learn about our connection to nature and wildlife, and natural history. Inspire the next generation of conservation stewards through interactive learning.
Learn more about free daily wildlife shows with admission:
Ambassador Animals
We have 98+ Animal Species!
Pet and feed animals like capybaras, red kangaroos, pygmy goats, African porcupines, continental giant rabbits, and more!
Burnsville Scavenger Hunt Packet
Win A prize!
Print and bring to Sustainable Safari® Burnsville to complete during your visit. Learn more about our diverse animals.
Ask the Safari Guides for help completing each section.
If you finish the packet, you win a prize!
Maplewood Scavenger Hunt Packet
Win A prize!
Print and bring to Sustainable Safari® Maplewood to complete during your visit. Learn more about our diverse animals.
Ask the Safari Guides for help completing each section.
If you finish the packet, you win a prize!
Activity Packet
Challenge your class or group!
Print and bring to Sustainable Safari® to complete during your visit.
Ask the Safari Guides for help completing each section.