Educational Programs for All
Bring scientific exploration of the natural world to your classroom with the Living Coast’s outreach program! We’ll bring hands-on activities, up close animal interactions, dissections, scientific tools, and more!
Education Department Contact Info:
education@thelivingcoast.org | (619) 409-5908
Preschool Outreaches
Program Structure
A 30-minute educational program filled with lots of movement, interactions, and animal encounters that is sure to inspire the animal lover in all your kids!
Program Fees
- $300 for first program *travel fees may apply*
- $240 each additional program; same day, same site
- Maximum 25 students per program
K-12 Outreaches
Program Structure
A 60-minute educational program designed to be fun, engaging, and meet the Next Generation Science Standards as well as the CCSS.
Program Fees
- $350 for first program *travel fees may apply*
- $280 each additional program; same day, same site
- Maximum 40 students per program
Public Outreach Programs
Discovery Station
Program Structure
A 60-minute discovery booth featuring a local San Diego animal and hands-on science interaction. Perfect for your next science night or community event.
Program Fees
- $300 for first hour *travel fees may apply*
- $240 for each additional hour; same day, same site
3 Themes Available
Radical Reptiles
Crawl into the world of reptiles, with our San Diego animal ambassadors. Learn about what all reptiles have in common. Look at snake skin up-close and compare the sizes of tortoises and sea turtles.
Science of Flight
Learn what it takes to live in the air! Meet one of our raptor ambassadors up-close and discover how feathers, hollow bones, and specially shaped wings adapt birds for flight. This table is sure to inspire the naturalist in all your students!
Seashore Splash
Life is tough in the tide pools! Children will discover some of the crazy ways tide pool animals are adapted for the rocky shores. With hands-on interaction, students will be able to touch, see, and discover what it takes to cling to a slippery home
San Diego Spotlight
Have a school assembly or carnival coming up? Our animal ambassadors are true show stoppers! This is a 15-20 minute appearance featuring a local San Diego animal. The animal care specialist will introduce the animal and teach the students about all its amazing adaptations
Program Fees
- $100 per animal ambassador *travel fees may apply*
San Diego Library Program
Looking for a unique way for the community to connect with wildlife? Book a 45-60 minute program with live animals, interactive tables, and hands-on discovery for your local families to enjoy!
Program Fees
- $300 per program *travel fees may apply*
- $240 each additional program; same day, same site
