Extended Wildlife Expeditions

Groups can make the most of their visit to Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure with this one and one-half hour program. Like Wildlife Expeditions, there are multiple themes geared to various age groups.

This program engages participants in hands-on activities that add a whole layer to their visit, including the making and giving out of enrichment items in “Go Ahead, Play With Your Food” or put their imaginative and creative writing skills to use as they develop a museum script in “What Happened?”. Unlike Wildlife Expeditions, this program carries a per person fee, and school groups receive a discounted rate.

A minimum group size of 15 is required, and one chaperone is admitted free to the program for every ten children. Admission fees are not included.

There are now three ways you can schedule a Extended Expedition: complete the online Education request form, email, or contact Rolling Hills Education Department directly by calling (785) 827-9488, ext. 117.


Extended Wildlife Expedition Themes

Down on the Farm
Energy from Start to Finish
Wildlife Stations
Go Ahead, Play With Your Food
What Happened?

Down on the Farm
Age: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Length: 1 ½ hours
Basic Rate: $5.00/person
School Rate: $4.00/person
State Standards: S-1.1.1; S-1.1.2; S-1.1.4; S-3.1.3; S-3.1.4
Detour to Rolling Hills Ranch for an adventure going back in time before washing machines and ice cream shops.

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Energy from Start to Finish
Age: 9th - 12th Grade
Length: 1 ½ hours
Basic Rate: $5.00/person
School Rate: $4.00/person
State Standards: S-3.5.1; S-3.5.2; S- 3.5.3; S-3.5.5
Follow the energy trail and explore how animals utilize this basic need to sustain their lives.

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Wildlife Stations
Age: Any
Length: 1 or more hours
Basic Rate: $35.00/hour
                  $20.00/additional station
State Standards: Your Choice!
Specialize your groups expedition to Rolling Hills with animal carts spread throughout the zoo.

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Go Ahead, Play With Your Food
Age: Any
Length: 1.5 hours
Basic Rate: $5.00/person
School Rate: $4.00/person
State Standards: Contact for details.
Create food activities for Rolling Hills' resident animals, and watch them engage in wild behaviors.

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What Happened?
Age: Any
Length: 1.5 hours
Basic Rate: $5.00/person
School Rate: $4.00/person
State Standards: Writing and Inquiry
Sitting on a deck listening to the roar of waterfalls and trumpeting elephants, imagine all the possibilities.

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