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 Are you looking for a place where your child(ren) can have loads of fun over their holiday break? Why not bring them to Winter Camp Workshops at the Buffalo Zoo! Morning and afternoon workshops allow great family flexibility; sign up for one half day session, a full day or all seven workshops. Activities include a combination of exhibit visits, animal information, games, songs, stories, crafts, and live animal contact.
Days: Monday through Thursday
Dates: December, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2011
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
and afternoon sessions run daily 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Explorer Groups:
Giraffes (Ages 5-6)
Rhinos (Ages 7-8)
Elephants (Ages 9-12)
Winter Nature Camp Topics:
Monday, December 26th, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Feathered Fun
Investigate the amazing world of birds to understand how our feathered friends can fly so high..
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Feeding Frenzy
Find out what it takes to be a chef for our furry, feathered, scaled, and slimy critters at the Zoo!
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Scaly & Slimy
Spend some time with our scaly and slimy animals to learn why reptiles and amphibians aren’t so scary.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monkey Mayhem
Come “monkey around” with our primates as we discover what makes these fun-loving creatures so cool.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Winter Fun
Brrrrr its cold out there! Discover what it takes for our zoo animals to stay warm during the coldest days of winter.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Barnstormers
Come visit Candyann, Ruby, Tyson and the rest of the stars of the Heritage Farm to find out why they are the apples of our Zoo eye. They’ll be waiting for you!
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bear Necesities
Grizzly, and Spectacled, and Polar Bears, oh my! Spend some time with our Zoo’s bear collection to understand their wild ways.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wet & Wild
It’s not too cold for the beach! Come and see zoo animals that just love to swim, even in winter!
Friday, December 30th, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Now You See It...
Explore the Zoo to find some of the world’s rarest animals and find out what you can do to make sure they stay around for a long time.
1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
It’s a Jungle Out There
Get a break from the cold as we explore the rainforest, where the weather is always tropical!
To properly staff the program and gauge supply needs, registration must be received by December 20, 2011. Due to limited space within each age group, no walk-in registrations will be accepted.
Registration Fee::
Morning OR Afternoon Workshop
Non-members = $30 per child
Members = $27 per child
Full Day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Non-members = $55 per child
Members = $50 per child
General Camp Information
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 demonstrations under well-supervised conditions.
Arrival/Departure: Doors will be open 10 minutes prior to the beginning of each winter camp workshop at either 8:50 a.m. or 12:50 p.m. Campers must enter through the Drew Science Magnet School entrance on Meadow Drive no later than 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. and be picked up at the same entrance promptly at 12:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. Campers will be directed to their appropriate room from this location. 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.
Appropriate clothing: Winter Nature camp involves activities that may take the children outdoors. Appropriate clothing must be worn and should include; winter boots, hats, scarves, mittens/gloves and winter jackets. All outerwear should be labeled with the camper's name.
Lunch Time: If your child is registered for both the morning and afternoon workshops, they must bring a bag lunch. Lunch time is from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. with adult supervision.NO LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED.
Due to dietary restrictions/allergies, no snacks will be provided by the Zoo for the health and safety of our campers. Please provide a snack for your child for the morning and afternoon. ZOO CAMP IS NUT FREE. Please be considerate of this when choosing your child's snack and lunch options.
Cancellation: requests must be made in writing at least one week prior to the start of the Winter Nature Camp. There will be a 15% administration fee for refunds prior to 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.
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 registration form
b) Register on-line
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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