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Black Pine Animal Park

1426 W. 300 N.

P.O. Box 02

Albion, IN 46701

(260) 636-7383

 

 

 

©2008 Professional Animal Retirement Center, Inc.

Educational Programs

[ Guided Tours - Summer Season ]

[ Field Trips ]

[ Private Sanctuary Tours - Off Season ]

[ Classroom Fun & Downloads ]

[ Kids Camps ]

[ Special Events ]

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Field Trips Quick Reference

 

Field trips are designed specifically for schools and other youth groups to enable visits to the sanctuary when general admission is not available (during the "off-season".)

 

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, general admission (including guided tours) is available with staff-guided tours offered daily.

 

(Please click on "Grade" links to see full program descriptions and info.)

Grade Program Fee each under 30 people Fee each over 30 people Fee each adult chaperone Fee each teachers & drivers

Pre-K thru 1st Grade

Respect for All Creatures**

$4.50*

$4.00*

$5.00*

Free

2nd Grade

Wild World of Animals**

$4.50*

$4.00*

$5.00*

Free

3rd Grade

Exotic & Endangered**

$4.50*

$4.00*

$5.00*

Free

4th Grade

The Diversity of Life**

$4.50*

$4.00*

$5.00*

Free

5th-12 Grade

Lions & Tigers & Bears, Black Pine!**

$5.00*

$4.50*

$5.50*

Free

Mixed Ages

Private Tour***

$20.00

$20.00

$20.00

$20.00

Mixed Ages

Self-Guided Tour

 Call for availability and fees.  (260) 636-7383.

*Minimum program fee $50.00.  

**Minimum of one adult for every ten students is required to attend.

*** Maximum 20 people per tour.

 

Field Trips

Preschool - First GradeBoa constrictor

Respect For All Creatures

Indiana's Academic Standards

Science Standard 2

Science Standard 4

English/Language Arts Standard 7

Objectives: Students will identify qualities they admire or dislike in animals, then recognize that even "unpopular "animals deserve respect.

Animals featured: Llamas, goats, sheep, large birds, donkeys, miniature horse, fallow deer, potbelly pig. Additional observations may include coati mundi, bobcats, caracal, mountain lion, Bengal tigers, leopards, African lion, and/or black bears.

Detailed Program Description - Click Here.

Supplemental Downloads - Click Here.

Cost: $4.50 per student ($4.00 per student for more 30 students). One adult for every 10 students is required to attend. Teachers and bus drivers are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $5.00 each. Minimum charge: $50.00.

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Second GradeBengal tiger

Wild World of Animals

Indiana's Academic Standards:

Science Standard 4: The Living Environment

Objectives: Students will observe a variety of animals from around the world and learn what they eat, what they need, and how they are designed to survive in nature.

Animals featured: Llamas, goats, sheep, large birds, donkeys, miniature horse, fallow deer, potbelly pig. Sulcata tortoise, boa constrictor and/or ball python.  Additional observations may include coati mundi, bobcats, caracal, mountain lion, Bengal tigers, leopards, African lion, and/or black bears.

Detailed Program Description - Click Here.

Supplemental Downloads - Click Here.

Cost: $4.50 per student ($4.00 per student for more 30 students). One adult for every 10 students is required to attend. Teachers and bus drivers are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $5.00 each. Minimum charge: $50.00.

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Third GradeAsian leopard

Exotic and Endangered

Indiana's Academic Standards:

English/Language Arts Standards 1, 2, 4 & 7

Math Standard 5

Science Standards 3 & 4

Objectives: Students will understand how the actions of humans can affect the status of wild animals and their habitats.

Animals featured:

Bengal tigers, leopards, African lion, caracal, sulcata tortoise

Goats, llamas, black Welsh mountain sheep, rheas, ostrich, emu, potbelly pig, donkeys, miniature horse, fallow deer. 

Additional observations may include mountain lion, coatimundi, bobcats, dromedary camel. 

Detailed Program Description - Click Here.

Supplemental Downloads - Click Here.

Cost: $4.50 per student ($4.00 per student for more 30 students). One adult for every 10 students is required to attend. Teachers and bus drivers are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $5.00 each. Minimum charge: $50.00.

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Fourth GradeBobcat

The Diversity of Life

Indiana's Academic Standards:

Science Standard 4

Objectives: Students will witness the similarities and differences between big and small cats, big and small birds, and reptiles.  Through observation they will discover what is required to sustain life among various species.

Animals featured:

Bobcat, caracal; mountain lion, Bengal tiger, leopards and/or African lion; ostrich, emu, and/or rhea; cockatoo, macaw and/or zebra finch; sulcata tortoise, boa constrictor, bearded dragon and/or ball python.  Goats, llamas, black Welsh mountain sheep, rheas, ostrich, emu, potbelly pig, donkeys, miniature horse, fallow deer. 

Detailed Program Description - Click Here.

Supplemental Downloads - Click Here.

Cost: $4.50 per student ($4.00 per student for more 30 students). One adult for every 10 students is required to attend. Teachers and bus drivers are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $5.00 each. Minimum charge: $50.00.

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Fifth - 12th Grade (recommended age, available for all)Black bear

Lions & Tigers & Bears, Black Pine!

Indiana's Academic Standards:

Science Standard 4

Objectives: Students will understand the difference between “domestic” and “exotic” animals, how humans can affect both wild and captive populations of animals, and what it takes to be a responsible pet owner.

Animals featured:

Approximately 17 species of mammals, including big and small cats, bears, and primates; and ostrich, emu, rhea; snake and/or tortoise.

Detailed Program Description - Click Here.

Supplemental Downloads - Click Here.

Cost: $5.00 per student ($4.50 per student for more 30 students). One adult for every 10 students is required to attend. Teachers and bus drivers are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $5.50 each. Minimum charge: $50.00.

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Private Sanctuary Tours

Private Sanctuary Tours (recommended for ages 5 & up), for groups of less than 20 people.Black Pine "signature tour"

Indiana's Academic Standards

Science Standard 4

Objectives: To plant a seed of awareness through intimate observation, interaction, and personal encounters that will encourage responsible pet ownership and conservation of endangered species and natural habitats.

Animals featured:  Behind the scenes!  Over 47 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, and primates, including several endangered species.

Detailed Program Description - Click Here.

Supplemental Downloads - Click Here.

Cost: $20.00 per person. Maximum 20 people per tour.  Smaller groups are subject to being combined with other groups for most effective scheduling of staff resources.

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