SUMMER ZOO CAMPS
See dates, grades and descriptions below
9 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Aftercare 2 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
$160/Members, $190/Non-members (prices subject to change)
Aftercare Members $80, Non-members $85
To register, call (901) 333-6765.
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Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean that fun and learning for your child has to stop! We offer Summer Zoo Camp programs for students in grades pre-kindergarten to seventh, in a variety of ‘zoo-rific’ topics every year. Your child can be registered for any of our week-long sessions, all of which are age-appropriate and run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Memphis Zoo’s Summer Zoo Camp program is, without a doubt, the wildest camp around. Cost includes: Camp
t-shirt and one snack.
Parents must provide a non-refrigerated, non-microwavable lunch.
Please print and review each of the following forms before registering for camp:
Medical Release form - MUST be brought with the child upon arrival at camp.
Policies - information regarding illness, discipline and inclement weather policies.
Camp Letter - contains important details you'll need to know before you arrive at the Zoo.
Map - provides information for pick-up and drop-off locations for camp.
PreK-K (Child must be 4 years old and potty-trained to attend.)
Big & Small, Short & Tall
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23, Aug. 2-6
Animals come in all shapes and sizes, and while sometimes
bigger is better, small can be extremely special, too. This camp will learn all about opposites and
why so many animals are so very different.
Classy Critters
June 14-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 26-30
In the wild, it’s often what you wear on the outside that
counts. This camp will introduce
different animal coverings through games, crafts, songs, live animal visits, and
other fun activities.
Dinosaurs Rock!
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23, Aug. 2-6
If you really dig
dinosaurs, this camp is for you. Learn
about what these thunderous lizards ate, where they lived, and who their modern
relatives are.
Fun on the Farm
June 14-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 26-30
Farms are not just for growing vegetables and raising
chickens. Find out about the wide
variety of wild critters that are also found on farms in this farm-tastic camp!
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1st-2nd Grade
Journey to the Top of the World
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23, Aug. 2-6
Join our expedition team as we trek to the Tetons, ascend to
the top of Everest, and conquer Kilimanjaro. Discover the wintery adaptations
of animals who survive at these lofty altitudes.
ZOOlympics
June 14-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 26-30
Can you run as fast as a cheetah or hold your breath like a
whale? Test your skills while learning
about some truly amazing “gold medal winning” animals.
Animal Appetites
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23, Aug. 2-6
Have you ever wondered what a particular animal eats? In
this fun-filled week, you can feed your curiosity as you learn what many
animals eat, why they eat what they do, and how to prepare a meal for some of
our most popular animals.
Going Buggy
June 14-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 26-30
Are you fascinated with fireflies or amazed by ants? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to
explore the amazing world of insects.
Learn about the important roles and interesting lifestyles of these
often misunderstood creatures.
3rd-4th Grade
Leader of the Pack
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23, Aug. 2-6
Prides, packs,
parliaments, and parades all have a leader to follow. Examine the complex social structures of
these groups and learn what it takes to be the top banana in the animal world.
Nocturnal Adventures
June 14-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 26-30
What do bats, owls, and opossums have in common? When we go to bed, they’re just waking
up! Join us this week to find out how
they survive their nocturnal adventures as we explore the adaptations of
animals of the night.
5th-7th Grade
ZSI: Memphis
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 19-23, Aug. 2-6
From bugs to bones to bite marks, find out all about how
animals help us to solve mysteries. This camp will investigate the crime-solving
capabilities of creatures and critters.
Animal Bling
June 14-18, June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 26-30
Big hair and long nails are never out of style in the
wild. Join us in as we learn how animals
“show-out” for survival.
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TO REGISTER
Call (901) 333-6765 beginning in March to register for Summer Zoo Camp.
E-mail
educationinfo@memphiszoo.org with questions.