You are here: Home : Education : Zoo Camp Program Information
Zoo Camp Programs
Registration begins April 1, 2010.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. All registrations must be submitted through our online reservation system. Each session has limited space and is closed when filled. A waiting list is kept for each session. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation letter via e-mail. Please bring the confirmation, along with a completed health form, on the first day of camp. No refunds are available for cancellations occuring within two weeks of the program date.
CAMP T-SHIRTS
Want to look like you belong in the Zoo? Zoo Camp t-shirts are available in both adult and children's sizes. T-shirts can be ordered when you register for $10.
Camps for Rising 1st - 3rd Graders
Camps for Rising 3rd - 6th Graders
Camps for Rising 6th - 8th Graders
Overnight Camps
Zoo Camp FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Register for 2010 Zoo Camp (Available April 1)
CAMPS FOR RISING 1ST - 3RD GRADERS...
All camps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
PHOTO SAFARI
June 15, 2010
July 13, 2010 (same camp, additional date available)
Cost: $35
Join us as we travel around the Zoo for a fun photo safari. Each camper will be provided with their own disposable camera to take home and develop. Photos will be taken of campers and camp activities, made into a photo booklet and sent to you by mail at the end of the season.
COOL CRITTERS
June 17, 2010
July 20, 2010 (same camp, additional date available)
Cost: $35
Come and meet the all stars of the animal kingdom as we learn about the fastest and slowest, largest and smallest critters on our planet.
THE SCOOP ON POOP
June 23, 2010
July 28, 2010 (same camp, additional date available)
Cost: $35
Animal scat is known by many different names and can, in fact, be very useful. This program will cause quite a stink and leave you totally pooped at the end of the day.
SCUTES, SCALES and SLIPPERY SKIN
June 29, 2010
Cost: $35
Slither and slide your way into the secretive world of reptiles and amphibians. Come and learn about the amazing adaptations these sleek and scaly critters possess.
FAMILY TIES
July 1, 2010
Cost: $35
Animal families come in all shapes and sizes, and each has a special name. Come be a part of our zoo troop as we investigate the ins and outs of our animal families.
BEAR FACTS
July 7, 2010
Cost: $35
Almost anyone that has gone camping either heard about or experienced some kind of contact with a bear. Come explore these wild and beautiful creatures and all their special features.
THINGS WITH WINGS
July 22, 2010
Cost: $35
Go batty over birds and other sky high creatures as we take flight at the NC Zoo.
WILD ONES
August 3, 2010
Cost: $35
Could you fit a giraffe in your room? Maybe not, but what about a fish? Run, jump, or swim on over to the zoo as we uncover which animals make good pets and which ones are better in the WILD.
Register for 2010 Zoo Camp (Available April 1)
CAMPS FOR RISING 3RD - 6TH GRADERS...
All camps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
ASI - Animal Scene Investigations
June 16, 2010
Cost: $35
Using all our senses, we will take a closer look at what animals have been doing and how to tell where they've been. Get down and dirty discovering tracks, scat, homes and nests on our adventures around the Zoo.
CAROLINA'S COOLEST
June 22, 2010
Cost: $35
Screech owls, bobcats and snakes; oh my! Learn about the many different animals found right here in North Carolina.
POWERFUL PRIMATES
June 24, 2010
Cost: $35
Swing, crawl and leap into the powerful world of primates. Come trek the trails and frolic through the forest while learning about our primate pals.
TROPICAL TREASURES
June 30, 2010
Cost: $35
They swing on the branches, they soar in the sky and they call the rainforest their home. Come discover the treasures of the tropics at the Zoo.
BIOMES
July 6, 2010
Cost: $35
Could you live in the desert? What about the rainforest? Join us as we explore hot, cold, wet and dry areas that cover this amazing planet.
A DAY IN THE DESERT
July 8, 2010
Cost: $35
Is a desert always hot? Is every desert covered in sand? Come experiment for yourself and learn all about the wildlife of the Sonora Desert.
ZOO DOO
July 21, 2010
Cost: $35
When you think Zoo, you think animals, but a Zoo cannot run on animals alone. From cutting carrots to scooping poop and testing temperatures, you'll be amazed at the kinds of jobs people have here at the NC Zoo.
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
July 27, 2010
Cost: $35
Drop into the zoo to find out all about Earth's most valuable resource. from a drop to a splash, we'll explore the many ways that animals at the zoo use water, and why it is important to us.
Register for 2010 Zoo Camp (Available April 1)
CAMPS FOR RISING 6TH - 8TH GRADERS...
All camps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
July 29 - 30, 2010
This a two-day camp without an overnight stay
Cost: $60
Want to become an animal enrichment ambassador? Come be a part of a unique two-day experience, learn what animal enrichment is and why it is so important.
Day 1 - Discover how the zookeepers help the animals feel 'at home' in their zoo habitats. Learn why animal enrichment is so important. Help promote natural animal behaviors by creating animal enrichment items.
Day 2 - Visit exhibits and watch the animals enjoy the enrichment made on day 1.
Register for 2010 Zoo Camp (Available April 1)
OVERNIGHT CAMPS...
for rising 4th - 6th grade
AFRICAN SAFARI
July 14 - 15, 2010
August 4 - 5, 2010 (same camp, additional date available)
Cost: $90
Take a walk on the WILD side! Spend the evening exploring the world of our amazing African animals with games , activities, a night hike and more.
This program includes a night hike and an overnight stay.
Logistics:
Drop off at 5 p.m. (overnight stay - dinner included)
Pick up at 2 p.m. the next day (breakfast, snack and lunch included)
What to bring:
- weather appropriate clothing
- hat
- sunscreen
- water bottle
- comfortable walking shoes
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad (optional)
- pillow
- pajamas
- toothpaste
- toothbrush
- rain poncho (optional)
- umbrella (optional)
- *Please put your child's name on the items they bring.
Register for 2010 Zoo Camp (Available April 1)
For more information contact the Zoo education office by phone (336) 879-7716, toll free 1-800-488-0444 ext. 7716 or Email