Do you want to learn about the environment? Do you enjoy life

science and research? Are you looking for a future career where you can work with animals?  Then this academy is for you! 

 The Zoo Academy is one of the few academies that can be a full day

program.  Four PLSD certified teachers (math, science, language arts and social studies) are housed at the Zoo in this miniature PLSD high school. Students attending the Zoo Academy can gain all of the credits they need to graduate from high school right at the Zoo. Students can also choose to go back to their high school for a portion of the day to obtain electives, AP credit or participate in extracurricular activities.  This academy is designed to meet the individual needs of the students. 

 Through this academy, students are able to explore all aspects of the Zoo.  With the entire Zoo serving as the classroom, students learn their core curriculum through zoo related themes.  They also work side by side with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo professionals in a rotation of internships.  Students experience first-hand careers like zoology, genetics, ecology, vet science, horticulture, animal behavior, marine biology, zoo management, business, marketing and more.         

Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Transportation:  It is provided at the beginning and end of the day from the students home high school.

Prerequisites: On track for graduation, successful completion of Biology and Physical Sceince classes.

Credit Options: High school credit and Metro Community College credit. 

Cost: $50 uniform fee, MCC tuition (if applicable).