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New connection information! In order to successfully connect with the Zoo, you will need to have either an H.323 (IP) videoconferencing facility or access to a bridging service to convert H.320 (ISDN) to IP. It should be a synchronous connection with 384k available. ISDN sites may use their own bridge to connect, or they can certify with the Zoo's bridge, IHETS. There is an extra $8.00 charge to use this service, but sites must certify beforehand by going to http://www.ihets.org/forms/va_video_certification/index.html. All programs begin on the hour and include a 15 minute test period before instruction begins. Please make sure that someone is in your media center with the equipment on and running to ensure proper video and audio transmision before the program begins. All program time are Indianapolis time (ET). All connections (unless specially arranged) are a total of 60 minutes, including the 15 minute test prior to the program. Actual instruction time is 45 minutes. Contact the Distance Learning Coordinator at (317) 630-2044 or dlearning@indyzoo.com for more information.
Tech Contact: Allison Groce
Email: agroce@indyzoo.com
Phone Number: 317-630-2044

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Indianapolis Zoo

1200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis IN 46222
United States
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Contact: Allison Groce
Email: dlearning@indyzoo.com
Phone: (317) 630-2044
Cell: 317.523.4596

Description:
Zoos have the power to carry us from the frozen fields of Antarctica to the deepest jungles of South America. With a Distance Learning program, your class can reach across the miles for an amazing learning experience. The Indianapolis Zoological Society (IZS) invites you to connect with that power right in your own classroom. 

An Interactive Experience Beyond the Exhibits
As one of the first zoos in the country to offer two-way interactive video adventures, the Indianapolis Zoo connects with students across Indiana, throughout the United States, and around the world. Students learn about the Earth, the environment, and the wonderful range of creatures that share it during each of these video adventures.  We expand their classroom walls beyond their community. 

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Educator Comments:
The quality of the entire experience is phenomenal. Excellent on-camera presences coupled with high-quality curriculum is a win-win!

The Indianapolis Zoo offers great educational programming for the students of Broward County, Florida. Our students visit animals and marine life without ever leaving their classroom.

I think Indy Zoo does a great job presenting from the actual habitats.

High quality programs customized to our needs; easy to work with them.

They put out a good program.

They provided instruction at the highest level.Presenters were knowledgeable and trained in dealing with middle school students.

The Indianapolis Zoo bends over backwards to make all of their events special for the audience that will view them. I am very impressed with their content, their enthusiasm, and their staff who help make these productions possible for our students.

Indianapolis provides fabulous programming.

Wonderful presenters. Directly relates to content across the curriculum.

The Indianapolis Zoo Distance Learning program is one of the best I've encountered. They are flexible, current and timely. Their instructors are very engaging and our teachers love using Indianapolis' Zoo because they will tailor a session for the classroom needs.

They adapt their programs to their target audience. They provide live animals & videos of animals to enhance their presentations. They are easy to schedule with.

Their content was not just "fluff", but worked with our Standards and class content.

Variety of programs offered. Well versed in topic.

The Indianapolis Zoo offers wonderful live interactive programs. The program content engages the students and the instructors are knowledgeable.

They offer excellent programs, work well with the students and offer unique programs.

Excellent presenters, interactions, and use of technology.

Presenters are well prepared and know how to meet the needs of elementary school students.

The Indy Zoo is tailed for individuals with disabilities. They are flexible and easy to work with.

The Indianapolis zoo provides information in a context that is easily understandable yet exciting for my first graders.

The presenter interacted well with the students and kept their attention. The content reinforced what they were learning in class.

The programs are interactive, professional and well organized.

They were extremely interractive and high interest for the kids

Students were engaged, alert and excited about he learning experience which met content standards. The presenters were engaging and kept the students attention along with the excitement of seeing the animals.

Terrific presenters and relevant content

Entertaining, and educational presentation of informaiton.

Provide great content and work well with students.

Indy Zoo provides stellar materials for the students and teachers, they are professional,fun and creative. They expect to contact the teacher to clarify special student and content needs, and contact the tech folks prior to work out any problems. Charlee Hagan,DL Specialist,Arlington ISD

The Indianapolis Zoo provided excellent content which was appropriate to the grade. It was also easy to work with and very helpful with scheduling. Linda Meltzner Computer Tech Farmingdale School District

The Indianapolis Zoo's programming is relevent and interesting to students.

The Indianapolis Zoo provides programs both relevent and fun for students.

I really enjoyed the program from the Indy Zoo. I liked that we were being broadcast from the Penguin Pen. Indiana Rep has worked with us to make the best programs for our location.

The Indy Zoo provides content which meet the state content standards. In addition they are easy and helpful when scheduling programs and try very hard to meet the time needs of the classroom.

My class enjoyed the Bear Basics conference. It was fun watching a polar bear in real time. The presenter was knowledgeable and the material was interesting. My children always seem to enjoy any program that involves animals. V. Womack, 3rd Grade Teacher, Cramer Elementary, Camden, NJ

The Indy Zoo has a wide variety of programs on their zoo residents. They are videoconferenced from the animal areas so the students get to see the environment where the animals reside.

This information was last updated on: 05/20/2010