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The
Zoo is CLOSED for the winter season. Visit us when we reopen
April 24, 2010.
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Summer Safari Day Camps
Open registration for day camps is going on NOW!
Registering is easy!
- Select the appropriate camp for your child or children from
the descriptions below.
- Click here to view the camp schedule
and availability. If your selection is FULL please try to
choose another.
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Click here to register online or Click here to
download an application**, complete the form and mail it
with payment to the address on the form.
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Summer Safari Day Camp Descriptions
18 - 36 months with Adult
Walkin' & Rollin'
A fun-filled 2 -1/2 hr. program for children ages 18 - 36
months with adult. Every day we will venture through a
different area of the zoo, exploring with our new friends
and learning about the animal kingdom. We will ride rides,
play games, sing songs, meet animal friends and even make
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Age 3-4 with Adult
Me & You at the Zoo
A fun-filled 2 - 1/2 hr. program for children ages 3-4 years
with adult. Everyday we will venture through a different
area of the zoo, exploring with our new friends and learning
about the animal kingdom. We will ride rides, play games,
sing songs, meet animal friends and even make something
special to take home.
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Age 4-5
Animal Alphabet
A fun-filled half day program for children ages 4-5 years.
They will be learning about the animals at the zoo, with an
emphasis on the letters of the alphabet. Every day we will
venture through a different area of the zoo, exploring with
our new friends and learning about the animal kingdom. We
will ride rides, play games, sing songs, and even make
something special to take home.
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Age 5-6
Rumble in the Jungle
A fun-filled program for children ages 5-6 years. We will
learn about the mysteries of the animal world. We'll focus
on camouflage and adaptations during our week at the zoo.
Every day, we will venture through a different area of the
zoo, exploring with our hands and senses, making new friends
and learning about the animal kingdom. We will ride rides,
play games, sing songs, and even make something special to
take home.
Who's Who at the Zoo
A fun-filled program for children ages 5-6 years. What's a
bird? What's a reptile, a mammal, an amphibian and a fish?
How do we tell them apart? Every day we will venture through
a different area of the zoo, exploring with our hands,
making new friends and learning about the animal kingdom. We
will ride rides, play games, sing songs, and even make
something special to take home.
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Age 7-8
Design a Zoo
A fun-filled program for children ages 7-8 years. We will
explore the reasons we have zoos: Education, Recreation,
Conservation, and Research. Participants will go behind the
scenes at the zoo, observe how the zoo operates, meet the
many people who work here, and discover how we create
exhibits. Campers will work together to create their own
exhibit and zoo. Every day we will venture through a
different area of the zoo, exploring with our new friends.
We will ride rides, play games, sing songs, and even make
something special to take home.
World Traveler
A fun-filled program for children ages 7-8 years. They will
be learning about the animals and cultures from all around
the world. We will learn to speak as if Australian, play
games and sing songs from Africa, and even try a snack or
two from another country. Every day we will venture through
a different area of the zoo, exploring with our hands,
making new friends and learning about the animal kingdom and
the country they come from. We will ride rides, play games,
sing songs, and even make something special to take home.
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Age 9-10
Survivor
A fun-filled program for children ages 9-10 years. Can your
camper outlearn, outplay, and outdiscover the other campers?
This action-packed camp has something for everyone. Each day
campers will discover a different area of the zoo and
investigate different topic, including predator/prey
relationships, camouflage, and adaptations. Campers will
take information they learn throughout the morning to help
them with fun challenges in the afternoon.
Zoo Detective
A fun-filled program for children ages 9-10 years. With the
“Who did it?” theme, campers will solve an animal mystery by
gathering clues, conducting experiments, and venturing
through the zoo in search of answers. Campers will be
exploring all areas of the zoo, riding rides (this does not
include ponies), and meeting new friends. We create a new
mystery every year!
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Age 8-12
Animal Artist
Does your child age 8-12 years like to draw, paint, or
sculpt AND love animals? This camp is for you! While we will
visit the zoo every day, most of our time will be spent
learning about the animals they have chosen for their
projects. Campers will fine tune their art skills and leave
with some really cool projects, including sketching,
painting, print making, sculpture, and more. Projects will
be on display Friday afternoon.
Animal Actors
Has your child age 8-12 years been bitten by the acting bug?
Join us as we present a one-of-a-kind Animal Conservation
Play. Everyone plays an important role, whether working
behind the scenes creating props or on the stage showing off
their stuff. Campers will visit the zoo, but most of their
time will be spent working as a team to learn about drama
and prepare for Friday's presentation of the play.
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Age 11-12
Animal Training 101
A learning program for campers ages 11-12 years. We will
explore the hows and whys of animal training in many ways.
Campers will even train an animal themselves! We will
observe keepers as they train animals and have a chance to
talk with some trainers. We will also visit behind the
scenes, and get our hands dirty, and participate in a
training competition.Junior Zoo Keepers
A learning program for campers ages 11-12 years. Ever wonder
what it's like to be a keeper? Campers will be getting dirty
as they spend the week in the role of zookeeper. We will
clean, fix and deliver food, explore animal training,
conduct research, travel behind the scenes, and much more.
Thursday includes a late arrival 12:30 p.m. and an overnight
at the zoo. Overnight includes a pizza party, night hike,
and much more.
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Age 13-14
Eco Explorer
This hands-on camp for ages 13-14 years includes lots of
fun, team-building, and learning. Join us as we explore
wildlife careers, conservation, and research. We'll meet new
friends and explore the zoo in a whole new way. Thursday
includes a late arrival 12:30 p.m. and (optional) tent
camping at the zoo. Overnight includes cook-out, night hike,
and much more.
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