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Zoo Camp Programs

Zoo Camp

Registration begins April 1, 2009.

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.

Register for 2009 Zoo Camp

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 $8 or purchased at camp for $10.

Camps for Rising 1st - 3rd Graders
Camps for Rising 3rd - 6th Graders
Overnight Camps
Zoo Camp FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

CAMPS FOR RISING 1ST - 3RD GRADERS...

All camps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.

PHOTO SAFARI
June 15, 2009
August 5, 2009 (same camp, additional date available)
Cost: $30

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. 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 summer.


COOL CRITTERS
June 17, 2009
August 6, 2009 (same camp, additional date available)
Cost: $30

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.


ANIMAL TALES
June 23, 2009
Cost: $30

From a page in a book to a place at the Zoo, adventures and stories are waiting for you. Whether under a rock or up in a tree, you’ll be surprised by the things you will see. Join us as we bring animal stories to life through exciting activities and Zoo exhibits.

BUGGIN' OUT
June 29, 2009
Cost: $30

Ewwww! Those creepy crawly critters seem to be around every turn. Great! Bugs are very important to a lot of animals. Come and see how they are important to you.


FEATHERS, FUR, SCALES and SKIN
July 1, 2009
Cost: $30

Is it a bird? Is it a mammal? What is the difference? Join us in our trek around the Zoo and find out why animals should never wear clothes.


THE SCOOP ON POOP
July 9, 2009
Cost: $30

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
July 23, 2009
Cost: $30

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.

ARCTIC ADVENTURES
July 29, 2009
Cost: $30

Visit arctic animals at the Zoo in your quest to learn how you can make a difference before we get ourselves and the arctic wildlife into hot water.

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, 2009
Cost: $30

Using all our senses, we will take a closer look at what animals have been doing and how to tell they've been there. Get down and dirty discovering tracks, scat, homes and nests on our adventures around the Zoo.

TROPICAL TREASURES
June 18, 2009
Cost: $30

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.


A DAY IN THE DESERT
June 22, 2009
Cost: $30

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.


CAROLINA'S COOLEST
June 30, 2009
Cost: $30

Screech owls, bobcats and snakes; oh my! Learn about the many different animals found right here in North Carolina.

GOING, GOING, GONE!
July 8, 2009
Cost: $30

There are many animals on the endangered species list, and the list seems to grow every year. These animals need our help; come and learn what you can do.


ZOO DOO
July 22, 2009
Cost: $30

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.


AMAZING ADAPTATIONS
July 30, 2009
Cost: $30

Reach into the rainforest, step into the savanna and dig into the desert. Come explore the creature features and behaviors that connect animals to their wild worlds.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS...
for rising 4th - 6th grade

HERP HIDEAWAYS
June 25- 26, 2009
July 15 - 16, 2009 (same camp, additional date available)
Cost: $85

Scute your way into the hidden hideaways of reptiles and amphibians. Discover the differences between these animals and what they can tell us about our environment. Spend the evening exploring the world of these elusive backyard creatures with games, activities and an animal presentation. Invite a toad to live in your yard by building a toad abode. In the morning, journey to the water's edge to forage for froggy food.

This program includes a night hike and an overnight stay.

Logistics: Drop off at 9 a.m.  (overnight stay - dinner included)
                Pick up at 9 a.m. the next morning   (breakfast included)

What to bring:

For more information contact the Zoo education office by phone (336) 879-7716, toll free 1-800-488-0444 ext. 7716 or Email