(KMJ) The Fresno Chaffee Zoo says camp registration is open.
Now is the perfect time to secure a spot early for the upcoming Summer Zoo Camp adventures with weekly themes.
Campers will learn about what it takes to run a Zoo, how the wonder of the natural world has inspired mythology through history, the so-called “gross” adaptations and behaviors that animals have, or the more athletic abilities of the animal kingdom.
During this five-day camp, your camper will enjoy daily zoo tours, animal visits, crafts, and games.
Week 1: June 10th-June 14th
Theme: If I Ran The Zoo
Week 2: June 17th-June 21st
Theme: Mythical Creatures
Week 3: June 24th-June 28th
Theme: Grossology
Week 4: July 8th-July 12th
Theme: Zoolympics
Week 5: July 15th-June 19th
Theme: If I Ran The Zoo
Week 6: July 22nd-July 26th
Theme: Mythical Creatures
Week 7: July 29th-August 2nd
Theme: Grossology
Week 8: August 5th-August 9th
Theme: Zoolympics
Member Camp Attendee: $250.00
Non-Member Camp Attendee: $275.00
If I Ran The Zoo
What would it be like if you ran the zoo? Would you be a Zoological Care Specialist caring for our animals? Would you be Veterinarian keeping our animals healthy? Would you be an Educator teaching other students about our animals? If your camper is ready to try out a career at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, this is the week for them. During this five-day camp, your camper will enjoy daily zoo tours, animal visits, crafts and games.
Mythical Creatures
What do unicorns, yetis, and gnomes have in common? They are amazing mythical creatures. Our animals inspire our imaginations and curiosity during this camp to find out more about these creatures. This camp explores how our animals are related to mythical creatures, how art depicts these creatures and how we can use biology to explore more about these creatures. During this five-day camp, your camper will enjoy daily zoo tours, animal visits, crafts and games.
Grossology
Why do snails leave a trail of slime? Why do giraffes chew their cud? Why are some things that animals do gross? Campers will learn about the animal world by exploring the so-called “gross” things that animals do and why animals do them. During this five-day camp, your camper will enjoy daily zoo tours, animal visits, crafts and games.
Zoolympics
Can you out jump a kangaroo? Can you hold your breath longer than a sea lion? Are you stronger than a siamang? Your camper will learn all about the athletic characteristics of our animals and campers can compete in animal themed Olympic challenges. During this five-day camp, your camper will enjoy daily zoo tours, animal visits, crafts and games.
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
