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It's time for Spring Nature Camp at the Buffalo Zoo! Join us as we celebrate the season along with our animal friends. Each day of Spring Nature Camp is filled with adventures ranging from arts and crafts to live animal demonstrations to exhibit visits, as well as games, behind the scenes talks and much more! Spend just one day with us at the Zoo, or all five - either way, you'll have a ROARing good time!
 Days: Monday through Friday
Dates: April 18th through April 22nd
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explorer Groups:
Giraffes: Ages 5 - 6
Rhinos: Ages 7 - 8
Elephants: Ages 9 - 12
Please provide copy of Birth Certificate for registration purpose either by fax or mail.
Spring Nature Camp Topics
Monday, April 18, 2011
Happenin’ Hooves
Having hooves for feet is cooler than cool. From zebras to bison to giraffes and more, you'll be amazed at the complex lives of our resident hooved friends.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Birds of a Feather
Spring is here and nowhere is it more obvious than in the colorful birds that visit our backyard feeders and fill the air with their spring courtship songs. Meet bird species from near and far as we explore the fascinating lives of our feathered friends.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
H2O Adventure
Water is everywhere, it's fun and we all need it to survive. Meet the animals that call oceans, lakes, and rivers home.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Can You Dig It?
Most of us spend our days trying to stay clean and free of dirt. Today, meet animals that just can't get enough of it! We'll get down and dirty with animals that use dirt for play, homes, and for finding their food.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Earth Day Party!
Party with the animals as we celebrate all of the amazing wild things our planet has to offer.
General Information
Arrival/Departure times are 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. respectively. Campers must arrive at the SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL DOORS 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 or SNACK ARE PROVIDED due to individual food preferences, allergies and dietary restrictions. Campers must bring a small snack and a bag lunch each day. If your child has any special dietary needs, please inform us of specific food exposure restrictions.
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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$32
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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
LATE REGISTRATION: Registration must be received by Monday, April 11, 2011. Registrations received after the deadline will be assessed a late fee of $5.00 for each camp day registered.
Please provide copy of Birth Certificate for registration purpose either by fax or mail.
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:
Spring Nature Camp
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 (Adobe Acrobat needed)
b) Register on-line - CLICK HERE
To provide the campers with individual attention, group size is limited. Register early to save your camper’s spot!
Any additional questions or information should be directed to the Education Department at (716) 995-6128.
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