Q: Do you travel to the Milwaukee area?
A: Yes — Forest Whales regularly brings programs to schools and libraries in Milwaukee and nearby towns. Contact us to check dates.
Serving Milwaukee with Best-in-Class Hands-on Exhibits
Science comes to life when a life-size whale visits your school! Forest Whales brings marine science and hands-on STEM learning to schools across Milwaukee and nearby communities. From downtown classrooms to suburban campuses in Wauwatosa, Shorewood, and Oak Creek, we make it easy for teachers to inspire their students with an assembly they’ll never forget.
Why Choose Forest Whales?
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Engages students with hands-on exploration of bones, teeth, and artifacts
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Easy for teachers—our team handles setup and takedown
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Programs tailored to elementary and middle school grade levels
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Connects Wisconsin students to the wonders of ocean life
Program Highlights
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🐳 Life-size inflatable whale model (55 feet long)
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🦴 Real and replica bones for kids to touch and study
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🌊 Interactive discussions about marine biology and conservation
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🎓 Customized to meet classroom goals and grade levels
A Local Connection
Did you know that Milwaukee was once part of a shallow sea that covered much of the Midwest? Though there weren't whales at that time, the evidence left behind is still a significant part of our local geology. Forest Whales will discuss the ancient seas, and show off some neat fossils too!
FAQ's
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How much space is needed?
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Our whale is 56' long, 25' wide, and 9' tall
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How long is the program?
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Typically, our programs last the entire school day, but they are also completely customizable.
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What grades do you serve?
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Grades K-5 are ideal, but we can easily cater to the middle school grades as well.
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Do you travel outside Milwaukee?
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Answer: yes, we cover schools across Wisconsin!
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