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: Zoo Camps
 Summer Camp 2008! Plans for Zoo Camp 2008 are already underway! After receiving valuable feedback form last year’s participants, the Zoo is making a few changes and providing some exciting new programs for our campers. Kids will discover the Zoo like never before with exotic adventures, engaging, hands-on activities, and plenty of interaction with their favorite animal friends Parents will appreciate the fact that we have an all-new system for camper sign-in and sign-out, providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all of our children. The Zoo has provided a child friendly environment since opening our doors seventy years ago. We constantly look for ways to make a visit entertaining, educational, and secure. We believe those are some of the reason so many folks choose to visit us! Member Registration: Begins Monday, February 11 at 9:00am Non-Member Registration: Begins Monday, February 25 at 9:00am Registration for Zoo Members opens February 11. Zoo Members receive priority registration until February 25 when registration opens to the public. An additional $5.00 processing fee will be charged to applicants who do not register online. Please be aware that sessions fill quickly, so reserve your spot soon! If you have any questions, please contact Mark Butler at (423) 643-5780 or email him at butler_m@mail.chattanooga.gov. Age 3: Mommy and Me at the Zoo This group will meet twice a week and will enjoy learning the differences between birds, mammals, and reptiles. Campers enjoy hands-on encounters with the Zoo’s education animals, along with a daily story time, sing-along, and tour of the Zoo. Meet from 10:00am – 11:00am. Cost is $10.00 per day for Members; $15.00 per day for Non-members. Available Dates: June 4 &6; June 11 & 13; July 23 & 25 ZooAbility ZooAbility is designed specifically for children with special needs. Campers enjoy a great week of fun animal encounters, special activities, and field trips. Cost is $75.00. This camp requires a separate application. Available Dates: June 16-20 and August 4-8 For more information on ZooAbility, please call Janella Butler at (423) 643-5780 or Elaine Adams at (423) 697-1345 Ages 4-5 This group enjoys behind-the-scenes animal encounters and experiences a short lesson on caring for the Zoo’s animals. Campers also play age-appropriate games in a daily, outdoor activity period. Children also have a blast feeding the animals, as well as daily “hands-on” encounters with our education animals. A daily story time is also included. Meet daily from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Cost is $150.00 for Members, $175.00 for Non-Members. Available Dates: June 2-6; June 9-13; June 23-27; July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25 Ages 6-7 This group enjoys behind-the-scenes animal encounters and experiences a short lesson on caring for the Zoo’s animals. Campers also play age-appropriate games in a daily, outdoor activity period. Children also have a blast feeding the animals, as well as daily “hands-on” encounters with our education animals. A daily story time is also included. Meet daily from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Cost is $150.00 for Members, $175.00 for Non-Members. Available Dates: June 2-6; June 9-13; June 23-27; July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25 Ages 8-11 This group learns what it’s like to be a zookeeper by helping to clean and feed certain group of animals daily. Campers also enjoy outdoor games and a field trip on Friday. An overnight zoo experience is also included. Meet daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $175.00 for Members, $200.00 for Non-Members. Available Dates: June 2-6; June 9-13; June 16-20; June 23-27; July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-August 1 Overnight Dates: (pick one) June 27 or August 1 Ages 12-14 This camp prepares children to be volunteers at the Chattanooga Zoo. Campers learn to clean, feed, and care for a portion of the Zoo’s animals every day. Other volunteer skills are taught such as landscaping and interpretive skills. This group sti has fun with games, crafts, and a field trip. An overnight zoo experience is also included. Meet daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Cost is $125.00 for Members, $150.00 for Non-Members. Available Dates: June 2-6; June 9-13; June 23-27; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-August 1 Overnight Dates: (pick one) June 27 or August 1 |
Click on "Summer and Special Camps" to view the parent letter and begin the registration process.
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