Summer Zoofari Camps 2010

Summer Zoofari 2010 Full Day Camps
For students 4K - 6th grade.


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Become part of the animal investigation sensation!

Go on special behind-the-scences tours, make crafts, play games and see animals up close and personal while making new friends.

Camp Details:

June 1 to June 4th - Grades 4K-6 - Please note pricing difference below.
4 Day Camp - Explore the continents of the world and see animals from Africa, North America, Australia, South America, and Asia!

June 7 - August 6 - Grades 4K - 6
Adventure Camps: Explore the continents of the world and see animals from Africa, North America, Australia, South America, and Asia!

June 21-25, July 5-9, or July 19-23 - Grades 2-4
July 12-16 or July 26-30 - Grades 4-6
Destination Conservation: Partner with the Planet Earth and the Birmingham Zoo as you find out what it takes to be a wildlife conservationist.  Enjoy hands-on conservation activities and learn about ways the Zoo and even you can protect the planet.

June 28-July 2 & July 26-30 - Grades 3-5
Behavior Investigators: Training, Treats, and Toys: Everyone needs “playtime.” For the animals, this is known as “enrichment.” Daily routines can become monotonous, so the keepers devise all sorts of ways to stimulate and challenge the animals.

July 5-9 or July 19-23 - Grades 3-5
Amazing Animals: Past and Present: Discover unique animals such as a sloth, cassowary, and wombat. Learn about mysterious creatures of the past. Unearth fossils and dig up fun facts about our extraordinary animals.

July 5-9, July 19-23, or August 2-6 - Grades 4-6
ZSI (Zoo Scene Investigation): Become a detective and help solve a unique zoo mystery. Enjoy hunting for clues, processing a "scene" and identifying the culprit in this zoodunit! 

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Session

4K/5k/1st

5K/1st/2nd

2nd/3rd/4th

4th/5th/6th

June 1-4

June 7-11

June 14-18

June 21-25

June 28-July 2

July 5-9

July 12-16

July 19-23

July 26-30

August 2-6

All camps are for students entering the grades listed above.

Legend
= Open Camp
= Closed Camp

Camp Hours:
8:30am to 3:30pm

Camp includes:
Snack, Giraffe Feeding, Lorikeet Feeding, Sea Lion Show, Fish Feeding, Mining in Kangaroo Kountry, Carousel and Train rides.

Cost:
June 1- June 4
Members = $160 and Non-members = $175 per camper. Discounts for Week 1 can only be completed by phone. Please call the Camp Manager at 205.397.3877.

June 7 - August 6
$190 for members and $215 for non-members per camper each week. (Discounts for second and third child campers available when registered online.)


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Additional Options:
Lunch - Hot Dog or Hamburger with drink and chips ($30 for the week or children may bring their own)

Aftercare - 3:30pm to 5:30pm Monday-Friday ($40 for the week)

Please bring your membership card to get your member discount. All children must be covered by the Birmingham Zoo membership to get the discount.

 

Refunds or Transfers: If you need to cancel or transfer to another session, call or email the Education Department as soon as possible. A refund minus a $25 processing fee will be issued if the request is at least 2 weeks before the campers session. When possible, we will transfer a camper to another session, although transfer requests cannot be guaranteed. Confirmation Letters will be sent by email only.

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