Distance Learning

Distance Learning at Greenville Zoo

Visit the zoo without ever leaving your classroom! The Greenville Zoo broadcasts videoconferencing programs directly from our classroom to yours and incorporates a variety of hands-on activities in every class.

Please Note: our Distance Learning programs are sold out for April-June 2020. Contact Kyra Thurow (864-467-5785) for more information.

  • Who: Kindergarten - Senior citizens
  • When: Monday through Friday, year-round
  • Where: At your school. The Greenville Zoo distance learning programs broadcasts through
    • Videoconference – H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...) Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Skype, iChat, FieldTripZoom, Vidyo, Movi/Jabber, Blue Jeans, etc...) .
    • The zoo can connect through IP technology and with those who have internet access and a camera.
  • Time: Flexible. Each session is from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the grade level and program chosen.
  • Cost: Range from $100-$450 (Greenville County Schools - SC range from $80-$430) per program session. Due to the popularity of these programs, please reserve at least three weeks in advance. Payment is due after the program.

Once your requested date/program has been confirmed, each teacher will receive pre- and post-visit activities, vocabulary words and information regarding the program. To register, see the Distance Learning Topics page and select the "Register" link for the the program you are interested in. This will take you to the CILC website. Follow the steps to complete your request.

Questions

Please contact us at 864-467-4850, or via email at zooed@greenvillesc.gov.

Pinnacle Award

The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) announced The Greenville Zoo's distance learning program as the winner of the 12th annual Pinnacle Award.

Nearly 8,000 children took part in the program last year. Educator, Kyra Thurow, received outstanding ratings on program evaluations completed by educators and activity directors. This is the sixth time the zoo has won the award since 2012.