Summer Safari Day Camps

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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 something special to take home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.