The Wildlife Experience

Discovering Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are beautiful structures formed underwater by skeletons of small organisms called polyps. These structures provide food and shelter to a number of creatures under the sea and have a unique, sculptural beauty.

There are three different types of coral reefs: fringing reefs form along the coastline in shallow water while barrier reefs form farther out to sea and create a barrier between a lagoon and the sea. Learn about the third type, coral atolls, and how they form around old volcanoes from the video below.

You can learn even more about coral reefs and the planet's wildlife and ecosystems at The Wildlife Experience.

Located just outside of Denver, we have a diverse and interactive array of exhibits, activities and movies that will educate and entertain visitors of all ages. For more information, please visit us online or call us at (720) 253-0933.

Teaching Plants and Animals in the Classroom

Even though children are always observing and learning, teachers have the opportunity to expose their students to certain elements of the world in the classroom they may not have seen or known otherwise. Here are some ideas for teachers and educators to help incorporate lessons about the natural world into your own classroom.

• Enroll in a Workshop: Many museums offer workshops designed to help teachers incorporate new educational lesson plans and strategies in their classrooms. These workshops teach themes that are appropriate and engaging for a variety of age groups. They can also provide teachers with ideas for children’s activities that involve plants and animals. By attending a similar workshop, you can develop a cohesive and effective lesson for your own students.
• Schedule an In-Class Educational Program: You can make a lasting impact on your students by bringing in a special speaker, scientist, or museum exhibit. These in-class educational programs can be customized for different age groups for targeted learning. These experiential lessons let students learn in a hands-on way, helping them better remember and understand what they see and hear.
• Access Online Curricula: Teachers can incorporate more lesson plans about plants and animals by accessing an online curriculum available through local museums and educational organizations. These programs are often designed for students in grades K-12, enabling teachers of all grades to teach their students about the world around them. Teachers can also feel confident about the value and quality of the lesson plans, which are created to meet requirements set by the Colorado State Education Standards.

At The Wildlife Experience, we offer all of these helpful teaching tools and more. Study animal and plant exhibits in our camps and workshops, or invite us to bring our museum to your classroom.

Located just outside of Denver, we have a diverse and interactive array of exhibits, activities and movies that will educate and entertain visitors of all ages. For more information, please visit us online or call us at (720) 253-0933.

Host Your Next Charity Function at The Wildlife Experience

When planning a special event or charity function, there are many elements that must be considered to ensure a successful evening. You’ll need a venue that has both the space and special features to host a unique, engaging, and successful event. With some of the most unique event spaces in Denver, The Wildlife Experience provides an excellent atmosphere for charity events and functions.

1. Space: Other venues may seem like a good fit for your event, but many don’t offer the same amount of space offered by a museum. Our Great Hall, on the other hand, offers banquet seating capacity for up to 600 people. The Wildlife Experience offers an exquisite and spacious background against which to host an evening to remember without limiting your guest list.
2. Exciting Décor: The Wildlife Experience can help you create a truly memorable and meaningful event by helping to create an ambiance unlike any other. Guests can enjoy looking at displays and models and exploring exhibits featuring plants and animals from around the world while learning more about the organizations important to you.
3. Audio-visual and Production Equipment: To educate your guests about where their donations will go, you may want to include a presentation on the charity organization and its goals. Whether video, slideshow, or live performance, The Wildlife Experience can provide you  with all the necessary equipment for your presentations to help make a lasting statement.
4. Catering: If you are hosting an evening event, you may want to include dinner as part of the night’s festivities. Some venues do not supply catering departments, leaving you to look for a company on your own. Whatever the theme or setting you choose, the in-house catering department of The Wildlife Experience Museum will create a menu that enhances your event and entices the taste buds. The first-class banquet staff and cuisine you will receive are synonymous with the standards of excellence for which The Wildlife Experience strives.

For more information about hosting an event at The Wildlife Experience, please visit us online or call us today at (720) 253-0933. Click here for event pricing. Please inquire about non-profit rates.

Bring the great outdoors to your fingertips at The Wildlife Experience. Located just outside of Denver, we have a diverse and interactive array of exhibits, activities and movies that will educate and entertain visitors of all ages. For more information, please visit us online or call us at (720) 253-0933.

Suggestions for Summertime Activities: Resources for Further Reading

Would you like to learn more about the topics covered in our recent blog posts? Getting your children excited about wildlife exhibits and nature is easy if you just know where to start. For some great tips on fun and educational resources and activities, visit some of the online resources below:

• For an exciting and interactive website that teaches kids about different animals and their habitats, visit National Geographic Kids. Animals and habitats are categorized by type, illustrating the fantastic variety of creatures and landscapes that live on the earth.
• Dinosaurs Alive is now playing at The Wildlife Experience! Come experience our Extreme Screen and learn more about dinosaurs and what they might still have in common with modern wildlife.
• The temptation to fight the summer heat and boredom with hours of TV watching could lessen with these eco-friendly kids activities designed to get kids off the couch and into the great outdoors.
• While your family may be conscientious recyclers, there might still be some steps you could take to cut down on household waste. Explore this helpful list of tips on how to lead a less wasteful lifestyle.
• The benefits of visiting a children’s museum with your kids are many, and the memories you create are precious. At childrensmuseums.org, you can learn how to make the most of your next trip to the museum with your family.

Bring the great outdoors to your fingertips at The Wildlife Experience. Located just outside of Denver, we have a diverse and interactive array of exhibits, activities and movies that will educate and entertain visitors of all ages. For more information, please visit us online or call us at (720) 253-0933.

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Thank you for the kind words, Kelsy! We have a lot of new and exciting things happening at the museum, and we hope to see you again soon!