• DISCOVERY DEN

      Welcome to Discovery Den! Here, you will find resources for educators, Woodland Park Zoo volunteers, professionals from other zoos, and more.

      This is the second iteration of Discovery Den. Please pardon our dust as we work to improve your experience.

      Quick Links:

      🧩 Puzzle Backpack Hints
      🌿 Nature Play Cards
      📕 Nature Play Training
      🖍️ Printables
       

      Coming soon:

      You are currently accessing Discovery Den as a guest. If you want to track your course completion, you will need to create an account.

      If you are Woodland Park Zoo staff, please contact Allison for an account.

      If you are a Woodland Park Zoo volunteer, please contact the volunteer department for your login information.

      Scroll down to see what there is to offer!

Cursos disponibles

Nature Play in Early Learning Toolkit

Access the cards from the Nature Play in Early Learning Toolkit in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Simple Chinese.

Our Favorite Outside Resources

Recommended resources for educators, including lesson plans and trusted websites.

Videos for Educators

A curated collection of videos about Woodland Park Zoo, including interviews with zookeepers.

Printables and Coloring Sheets

A collection of printable activities and coloring pages.

Nature Play in Early Learning

This is an 8hr course designed to help you get the most out of your Nature Play in Early Learning Toolkit. Over the course of eight modules, you will define nature play, explore its benefits, tackle barriers to access, and improve your natural knowledge. After you have completed the course, you can submit your certificate to your local department of education for professional development hours.

In order to complete this course, you must register an account with Discovery Den.