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Put the “spring” back in your child’s step by signing up for Spring Nature Camp! We’ll celebrate the changing of the seasons with the animals during this series of day-long workshops. Each day your camper will enjoy live animal demonstrations, exhibit visits, games, crafts, stories and more in a safe and stimulating environment. Sign up for one day or all five and have a ROARing good time!
Days: Monday through Friday
Dates: April 14th through April 18th
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explorer Groups:
Giraffes: Ages 5 - 6
Rhinos: Ages 7 - 8
Elephants: Ages 9 - 12
Spring Nature Camp Topics
Monday, April 14, 2008
What Big Ears You Have!
Full for Rhinos (ages 7-8)
Full for Elephants (ages 9-12)
Find out how and why some animals really do see with eyes in the back of their head, taste with their legs and accomplish every day tasks in amazing ways.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Full for Giraffes (ages 5-6)
Full for Rhinos (ages 7-8)
Full for Elephants (ages 9-12)
Where in the World?
Discover where our zoo animals come from and how we make them feel right at home.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Keeper for a Day
Full for Rhinos (ages 7-8)
Full for Elephants (ages 9-12)
Let’s uncover the secret lives of our Zoo Keepers. We’ll explore the fun, the dirty, and the downright amazing work of our dedicated keepers.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Spring Fever
Full for Rhinos (ages 7-8)
Full for Elephants (ages 9-12)
Ever notice how everything seems to come alive during springtime? During this workshop we’ll discover the changes happening in the worlds of the plants and animals at the zoo.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Go Baby Crazy!
Full for Rhinos (ages 7-8)
Full for Elephants (ages 9-12)
Could you run within minutes of being born? Does your mother carry you around in her belly pouch? Well, our animals can and do! On this day, discover the needs and abilities of animal babies.
General Information
OF SPECIAL NOTE:
The drop-off and pick-up location for Spring Nature Camp has changed. The Science Magnet School doors, which have been previously used for Nature Camp, WILL NOT be available for this camp. All Campers must arrive and depart through the ZOOFARI COURTYARD entrance (GATE 9), which is the gate located between the Beastro concession and the Science Magnet School entrance on Meadow Drive in Delaware Park. SPECIAL PARKING CONSIDERATIONS must be made for this entrance. Parents MAY NOT park in the school bus zone or impede bus traffic during drop-off and pick-up as this area will be used by the Science Magnet School. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Arrival/Departure times are 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. respectively. Campers must arrive at the ZOOFARI COURTYARD ENTRANCE on Meadow Drive by 9:00 a.m. and be picked up at the same entrance at 3:00 p.m. Campers will not be allowed to leave the Zoo without a parent or guardian signing for their child. Please be prepared to show ID upon request.
To better accommodate the needs of our campers’ parents, we do offer a fee-based Before and After Care Program between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please be respectful of the drop-off and pick-up times of this program. NOTE: After Care ends at 5:00 pm sharp. Parents will be assessed a fee of $5.00 for every 5 minutes past 5:00 that their child remains at the Zoo.
Appropriate clothing must be worn. This includes; Spring and/or Winter boots, hats, scarves, mittens/gloves and Spring and/or Winter jackets. All outerwear should be labeled with the camper’s name.
Activities will include a combination of exhibit visits, animal information, games, songs, stories, activities and live animal contact. Students will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods from our Education Department animal collection. This provides each camper with the experience and thrill of live animal contact under well supervised conditions.
NO LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED due to individual food preferences, allergies and dietary restrictions. Campers must bring a bag lunch each day. A snack will be provided by the Zoo. If your child has special dietary needs, we ask that you provide your child with a snack from home.
Registration Information
To register for the Spring Nature Camp, complete the application indicating whether you are registering for one day, or many days. Be sure to indicate all of your choices.
Become a Zoo Member and save on Spring Nature Camp fees. For information on Zoo Membership, call 837-3900, ext. 131.
Registration Fee:
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# OF DAYS
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MEMBER FEE
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NON-MEMBER FEE
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1
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$31
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$35
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2
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$63
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$70
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3
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$95
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$105
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4
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$125
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$140
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5
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$140
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$155
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Before Care from 7:45-9am $5/day or $25/week
After Care from 3-5pm $5/day or $25/week
How to register…
a) Mail your registration - Payment MUST accompany your registration and may be made in cash, by check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Please make checks payable to the Zoological Society of Buffalo. Mail the completed form and registration fee to:
Education Department
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
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b) Fax your registration - You may also fax completed registration with credit card payment to (716) 834-1106.
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c) Download an On-line registration form
Click here to download form
b) Register on-line - You may now register for camp on-line with a credit card payment. Click Here To Register
To provide the campers with individual attention, group size is limited. Register early to save your camper’s spot!
Cancellation requests must be made in writing at least one week prior to the start of the Spring Nature Camp. Fees will not be refunded for any reason after the first day of camp.
Any additional questions or information should be directed to the Education Department at (716) 995-6128.
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