Traveling Animals
Traveling Animal Ambassadors
The Randall Oaks Zoo Traveling Animal Ambassadors come straight to your classroom or organization. Our program is a fun and hands-on educational experience for Preschool through High School students, and it's tailored to your curriculum goals.
Program Themes
- All Creatures Great and Small “ Learn and meet animals from a friendly opossum and a feisty ferret to a Madagascan hissing cockroach! Perfect for all ages and those looking to experience multiple animals from the animal kingdom.
- Getting Global “ Visit with animals originally from countries and continents far away. Learn about these globe trotting animals and their habitats.
- It's a Bug's Life “ Is something bugging you to learn about bugs? Well, then, this is the program for you. Explore the wonders of insects while seeing them up close. Animals may include cockroaches, superworms, crickets, and even a rose-haired tarantula.
- Defense! Defense! “ Did you know that a skunk's spray can temporarily blind a predator? From the color of their fur to the spines covering their bodies, animals have amazing ways to protect themselves.
- Reptastic “ It's All About the Reptiles “ Meet reptiles and learn about their unique adaptations. Reptiles will include lizards, tortoises, turtles, and snakes. It is time to slither our way to you.
- Racing Extinction “ Find out how you can help endangered species in this hands-on program that will teach students about invasive species, urban wildlife, and their impact on endangered plants and animals. Get empowered by this presentation!
- Zooperheroes “ We all know Batman, Wonder Woman, and Spiderman. But do you know that many animals have superpowers as well? From keeping our forest floor clean to keeping pests away from our homes, nature has some pretty serious superheroes. Learn about the amazing things that animals can do!
Program Length: 45 minutes
Fee: $165 per program
To schedule a visit from the Traveling Animal Ambassadors, contact Jules at (847) 551-4310 or judoni@dtpd.org.
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August 22, 2024
Board of Commissioners Approves Phase 2 for Aquatics Facilities Consideration
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August 15, 2024
Randall Oaks Zoo Celebrates 60 Years of Animals and Wonder!
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July 18, 2024
Aquatics Needs Assessment and Community Engagement Survey
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May 13, 2024
Dundee Township Park District was awarded for excellence in financial reporting for the 6th consecutive year.
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March 5, 2024
100 Years of Golf Excellence: Celebrating a Historic Season at Bonnie Dundee
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March 4, 2024
March 6 Board Meeting - Aquatics Needs Assessment and Community Engagement Services RFP Proposals
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January 5, 2024
Join Us - DTPD Financial Review Set for January 17
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November 20, 2023
Aquatics Citizen Advisory Committee
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October 20, 2023
Sleepy Hollow Pool Decision
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October 19, 2023
Rakow Center Locker Room Renovation Complete
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September 20, 2023
Upcoming Board Meeting Reminder - September 27
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August 25, 2023
September 27 Board Meeting - Updates Regarding Sleepy Hollow Pool
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August 17, 2023
World of Wonders (small animal building) at-a-glance
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August 7, 2023
Fall Programs
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April 1, 2023
Your Summer Camp Adventure Awaits
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March 1, 2023
Rakow Center Locker Room Renovation Project
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December 22, 2022
Zoo Membership Special
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December 17, 2022
Come and explore our classrooms on January 10-12
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December 2, 2022
Get ready to run! Frozen Oaks 5K | February 4
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September 22, 2022
Sat Live! Every 1st & 3rd Saturday from October-March
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August 26, 2021
Give a unique gift of animal sponsorship for any occasion.
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December 4, 2020
Bond refinance saves Dundee Township Park District more than $1.8 million
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April 15, 2019
Dundee Township Park District awarded for excellence in financial reporting