School & Group Wildlife Programs
Bring the WILD to your school, homeschool group, library, or youth organization with Nature on the Geaux! Our programs feature live animal ambassadors plus optional exploration stations that keep students engaged from start to finish.
Perfect for: Schools • Homeschool co-ops • Libraries • Camps • Scouts • Community groups
What to expect in every program:
Live animal encounters (reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and small mammals)
Age-appropriate science content (habitats, adaptations, life cycles, ecosystems)
Clear safety & respect guidelines (animal welfare always comes first)
Interactive questions + student participation throughout
Choose Your Program Style
Option 1: Wildlife Presentation Program
An engaging, up-close program featuring live animal ambassadors.
Program flow:
Introduction & Expectations (how to participate, animal safety, respectful behavior)
Live Animal Presentation (hands-on when appropriate)
Wrap-Up & Conservation Actions (simple ways students can help wildlife)
Option 2: Wildlife Exploration Stations (Rotate-Through Program)
A high-engagement mini “traveling nature lab” with multiple stations.
Program flow:
Intro + Booklet Setup
Student Rotations through animal/sensory/biofacts stations
Group Finale Presentation with larger highlight animals
Touch opportunity (when appropriate)
Program Subject by Grade Level
Pre-K Programs (Ages 3–5)
Our Pre-K programs are designed with short attention spans, movement, and sensory exploration in mind!
Students will experience gentle, engaging introductions to animals through storytelling, movement, and hands-on interaction.
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Let’s move like animals!
In this fun, high-energy program, students will:
Imitate animal movements (hopping, slithering, crawling, and more!)
Meet live animal ambassadors up close
Learn basic animal traits through movement and play
This program encourages gross motor skills, imagination, and early science learning in a way that feels like play.
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Stories + animals = the perfect introduction to wildlife!
Students will:
Enjoy an engaging, age-appropriate animal-themed story
Meet real animals connected to the story
Participate in simple discussion and interaction
This program builds early literacy, listening skills, and curiosity about the natural world.
Kindergarten–5th Grade
Elementary programs are designed to keep students moving, exploring, and learning with optional stations like touch tables, and smell stations.
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Students use their senses to observe animals and discover how animals use senses to survive.
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What do animals notice that we don’t?
Students will use their five senses to explore live animal ambassadors and discover how animals use their senses to find food, stay safe, and survive.
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Students explore animal life cycles, metamorphosis, and how different habitats support different animals.
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Students investigate how animals are grouped, including vertebrates and invertebrates, using observable traits.
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Students explore how energy moves through ecosystems and how animals depend on one another to survive.
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Students compare physical and behavioral adaptations and connect them to habitats, including Louisiana ecosystems.
6th–8th Grade
Middle school programs increase independence and critical thinking through exploration stations + deeper discussion.
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Students compare reptiles and learn how organisms are classified based on shared traits.
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Predator/prey, competition, cooperation, and how environmental change impacts biodiversity.
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Human impacts, conservation solutions, and a simple investigation-style extension option.
9th–12th Grade
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You select the standards—we build a live animal program to match your curriculum.
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Students explore natural selection, adaptations, and genetic variation using real-world animal examples.
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Students learn how scientists organize life and examine biodiversity through observable traits.
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Students investigate ecosystem dynamics, species interactions, and environmental factors affecting populations.
Why Schools Choose Nature on the Geaux
✔ Led by an experienced environmental educator
✔ Ethical, education-first animal interactions
✔ No sales pressure or required purchases
✔ Easy to justify as instructional enrichment
How Booking Works
1️⃣ Choose your program type
2️⃣ Submit a quick inquiry
3️⃣ We customize the details for your school
📅 Programs are scheduled on a first-come basis.
Pricing
Program Details
Program Length: 45–60 minutes
Group Size: Up to ~40 students per session
Setup: Indoor or outdoor space (classroom, cafeteria, library, etc.)
✔ Live animal ambassadors included
✔ Interactive & hands-on (when appropriate)
✔ Aligned with grade-level science concepts
Program Options
Choose the experience that works best for your group:
🐍 Live Animal Encounter Experience
Interactive presentation with live animals🐾 Wildlife Exploration Stations
Rotate-through stations with animals, biofacts, and sensory activities
Pricing
1 Program: $175
2 Programs: $300
3 Programs: $425
4 Programs: $525
Larger Programs
Assembly Program (large group)
Starting at $350
✔ Designed for large audiences (up to 150, if more we can accommodate for an additional fee)
✔ Available for Live Animal Encounter Experience only
✔ Limited hands-on interaction due to group size
Good to Know
Programs are typically one class per session
Multiple sessions can be scheduled back-to-back
Need More Than 4 Programs?
We may be able to accommodate additional sessions depending on:
Number of students
Schedule
Location
📩 Just ask—we’re happy to work with you!
🚀 Ready to Book?
Email Tanee at natureonthegeaux@gmail.com to reserve your date or use the button below!
Looking for a custom or themed experience? We’re happy to tailor programs after inquiry.