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Do you use Texas tortoises in the classroom or as an outreach animal?
Download these new Texas tortoise speaking points and classroom activities to help raise awareness and save the tortoise!
English version
Texas Tortoise Speaking Points and Classroom Activities
Spanish version
Texas Tortoise Speaking Points and Classroom Activities
Learn more about Texas Tortoises
We are proud to announce the completion of the Educators Guide to Black Bears. This guide is aligned with TEKS and is for use in the classroom for the K-5 age group and is specifically geared towards Texas Black Bear Education.
TEKS-aligned Curriculum for East Texas Black Bears
Learn more about East Texas Black Bears
Guide your students through a fun-filled journey learning about the Houston toad, one of the most endangered amphibians in North America.
Each year in November the Houston Zoo hosts a professional development opportunity called Educator Day – it’s an engaging, enriching, and fun-filled day just for educators! Pre-service teachers, administrators, and educators are welcome. There are workshops, tours, free resources, activities, raffles and more! Educators can earn between 3-6 hours of continuing education.
Check out last year’s brochure for a description of workshops and animal experiences you may see at the next Educator Day!
Educator Day Brochure
