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Whether you’re a child or adult, there’s plenty to learn through the APA Adoption Center.

Our humane education programs serve people of all ages, from 1 to 101, with a special focus on teaching compassion and empathy towards animals. By providing educational programming of this nature, we advance animal welfare issues and create a world that is more kind to people and animals alike.

Lesson Plans

Shared concern for animals and similar educational goals led the APA Adoption Center to work with three other local animal organizations to develop a series of elementary level curricula. These lesson plans are free to download and can easily be implemented in a classroom setting.

View and Download Lesson Plans

Educational Classes

We can also offer classes at our shelter or at your location. Our school age classes are aligned with Missouri Grade Level Expectations.

View List of Programs

In addition to offering group classes for scout, school and community groups, the APA Adoption Center provides community education open to the public. Topics include safety with animals, adopting a pet and Animal Welfare 101. You can sign up for a public class as an individual adult, or bring your child to a family event.

For information on upcoming classes and programs through these community organizations, email education@apamo.org.

St. Louis OASIS: Classes for adults age 50+

THE HEIGHTS/PARC: Classes for kids and adults

Continuing Education at St. Louis Community College: Classes for adults

St. Louis Public Library: Programs for kids and families

St. Louis County Library: Programs for kids and families

Richmond Heights Memorial Library: Story time for toddlers