Wildlife Expeditions

This group of on demand programs consists of specially designed themes that are tailored to specific age groups, and each theme is tied to specific Kansas State Science Education Standards. In addition, there are two themes specifically designed for assembly-type programs where multiple age groups are represented.

Each age group, Kindergarten through second grade, third and fourth grades, fifth through eighth grades and high school, all have two pre-designed themes. However, specific themes may be developed on special request at no extra charge as long as a minimum two week advanced notice is provided.

These programs last approximately 45-minutes, and they are offered at a location of a groups’ choosing. This includes at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. All programs except for the high school Career Exploration theme are offered at a nominal fee depending on the location of the program.

There are now three ways you can schedule a Wildlife Expedition: complete the online Expedition request form, email, or contact Rolling Hills Education Department directly by calling (785) 827-9488, ext. 117.

Wildlife Expeditions @ Rolling Hills: $40.00
Outreach: 0-30 miles - $40.00
31-60 miles - $100.00
61-90 miles - $140.00
91-120 miles - $180.00
121-150 miles - $220.00
Call for rates outside 150 miles & money saving suggestions!
Multiple Program Discount Rate: $40.00


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Wildlife Expedition themes include:

K-2nd Grade Themes

3rd-4th Grade Themes

5th-8th Grade Themes

9th-12th Grade Themes

Assembly Themes

For All



K-2nd Grade Themes

Sensory Safari
My, my what big ears you have!  Go on an exploration of the senses with the help of the infamous wolf and all his animal friends.  This program is a perfect hands-on approach to exploring the animal kingdom with young kids.

Once Upon a Beast
Let Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure bring your favorite stories to life with live animals and much more!  Listed below are the current titles offered for storytimes:
Lazy Lion by Mwenye Hadithi: Focus – Animal Homes
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson: Focus – Hibernation & Living Underground
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry: Focus – Rainforests
The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner: Focus - Amphibians

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3rd-4th Grade Themes

All Grown Up
Discover animal lifecycles with Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure.  Participants will learn to question the world around them while investigating all the changes animals go through as they become adults.

Different Discoveries
Bring all the fun and excitement of a competition to your group as we explore the uniqueness of each and every animal.  Participants have chance to earn prizes while they show their skill at comparing and contrasting.

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5th-8th Grade Themes

Costly Consequences
Come on down, you’re the next contestant on The Costly Consequences!  Individual games participants play will explore how they have power to impact the environment and animals positively or negatively depending on their everyday choices.

Land of Diversity
Through meditation and yoga, we’ll transplant ourselves into distant lands as we explore the Ganges River, Taj Mahal, tigers, and many other wonderful characteristics of India.  Social studies and science packed into a fun, interactive expedition.


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9th-12th Grade Themes

Career Exploration
Explore more than 30 career opportunities available in the zoo and aquarium industry with Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure.  There may be a perfect fit waiting for a program participant in this exciting field

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Assembly Themes

Animals Around the World
Welcome aboard flight RHWA 529 with not stop service around the world.  This flight is full of special animal visitors and cargo that we’ll explore on our flight.  And, don’t forget to look out the windows as we pass over all the beautiful habitats.

Year of the Frog
With an extinction crisis looming, there’s not a better time than now to leap into learning and exploring these fragile, amazing, and unique creatures that need our help today!  We’ll examine the adaptations of amphibians while identifying the agents that could cause a mass extinction larger than the dinosaurs.

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If you didn't see a theme that meets your needs, contact the Rolling Hills Education Department at (785) 827-9488, ext. 117 or email for details on having one designed specially for your group at no extra charge. Just let us know what you would like the topic to be about, any specific ideas you might have and, if applicable, the education standards you want the program to meet.

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