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High School Programs

Greater Columbus Area Zoo and Aquarium School

9990 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 400
Powell, Ohio 43065-0400
(614) 724-3608

All students enter the program with a zoo-related career interest in mind.

http://www.columbuszooschool.org

Millbrook School, Millbrook New York

The Trevor Zoo is a unique facility. There is no other zoo which is part of a college preparatory school. This is a coeducational independent high school which offers a rigorous college preparatory education. The zoo offers unique opportunities for students to develop an appreciation of wildlife through the direct care of zoo animals and through associated academic classes.

http://www.millbrook.org/podium/default.aspx?t=35004

North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet

5336 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Utilizing the nearby Los Angeles Zoo, this magnet school teaches students how their subjects relate to the real world.

  • nh-zoo-mag@lausd.k12.ca.us
  • www.lausd.k12.ca.us/NH_Zoo_Magnet/

Richmond Heights Middle Zoo Magnet

15015 S.W. 103 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33176-7746
(305) 238-2316

The Science Zoo Magnet Program affords students an opportunity to study a rigorous curriculum which explores, in depth, many branches of science related to the zoo and our technological world. Students will experience the fun, adventure and excitement of learning in Metrozoo’s 290 acre “science classroom”, with more than 1200 exotic animals in cageless habitats. They will take learning safaris into unique environments ranging from Asian jungles to African Plains. Participating students sill work and study with a select group of enthusiastic classmates who have a keen interest in science and its applications to animals and their environment.

  • rhmsinfo@rhms.dadeschools.net
  • http://rhms.dadeschools.net/

Miami Metrozoo

1 Zoo Boulevard
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 251-0400
http://www.miamimetrozoo.com

Asheboro High School Zoo School

1221 South Park St.

Asheboro, NC 27203

(336) 625-6185 main office

The AHS Zoo School is located at the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro, NC.  We are a science-themed, cross-curricular focused small learning community that actively engages students in real life experiences in our 1,500 acre campus.  Students have the opportunity to work with NC Zoo staff and apply their scientific investigation skills to solve problems.

  • http://www.nczoo.org/education/zooschool.html
  • http://ahs.asheboro.k12.nc.us/ahs_zoo_school.aspx
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