| Reservations: | Required—Call now to register: 619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534 OR book online. |
| Questions? | Call 619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534. |
| Audience: | Ages 2–17 |
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| Dates/Times: | See schedule below... |
Calendar: Wild Animal Camp 2010
At the Wild Animal Park
For ages 2–17
Have you ever wanted to see what it’s like to be a zookeeper, veterinarian, or animal trainer? Ever wished you could paint, sketch, sculpt, or photograph wildlife? Want to meet some extremely amazing animals up close and explore the Wild Animal Park with your own private tour guide? Here’s your chance—join us for Summer Camp 2010! With both day and overnight camp options(completed), campers will have a summer unlike any other.
Extended-day options are available 7:30–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.; $30 for the morning or afternoon extended day or $60 for both. (Price is for the week and reservations must be made ahead of time; there is no member discount on extended day.) Extended-day not available for ages 2–3.
Call now to register: 619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534. Online booking now available!
See remaining Day Camp options below...
Day Camp options
Sensory Safari
For preschool children and those entering kindergarten in the fall of 2010 (children must be at least 4 years old)
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon OR 1–4 p.m.
$150 for members, $180 for nonmembers
Explore animal senses and your own as you embark on a Sensory Safari at the Wild Animal Park. From the owl that can hear a mouse stepping on a twig 75 feet away to the pig that can smell food underneath the ground, animals have some pretty amazing senses! Each day brings a new sense to life as campers head off on mini tours, meet animals up close, enjoy games, songs, and snacks, and make cool crafts to take home and treasure. From “Super Sight” to “Terrific Touch,” your camper will be a sensory scientist by the end of the week.
August 9–13
You Talkin' to Me?
Full-day camp for children entering grades 1–2 in the fall of 2010 (ages 6–7)
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. each day
$265 for members, $289 for nonmembers
Some animals growl, some animals chatter. Some animals leave scent trails and others communicate with movement. This summer, 1st and 2nd graders will discover the many different ways that animals communicate with one another. You’ll explore the Park, and meet animals up close to find out who’s talking to whom and how. You’ll learn and create animal songs and musical instruments to help you talk like the animals. On the last day of camp, show off your new animal sounds with an animal sounds parade through Nairobi Village. From cat chats to pondering primates, you’ll learn all about how animals talk to one another while playing games, meeting animals, and having an all-around awesome time.
August 9–13
Animal Extremes
Full-day camp for children entering grades 3–5 in the fall of 2010 (ages 8–10)
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. each day
$265 for members, $289 for nonmembers
Animals survive in the hottest, coldest, wettest, and most dangerous of environments. They have to have amazing adaptations to stay alive in these extreme circumstances. From the extremely small to the extremely tall, take a look at what makes the animals at the Wild Animal Park EXTREME. You’ll explore extreme movers that can climb, run, jump, glide, and fly above the rest. You’ll meet the extremely endangered that are quickly approaching extinction, and learn what you can do to make a difference. You’ll even explore the extremely gross, taking a look at the ins and outs of the most extreme eaters. You’ll explore the Park, venture behind the scenes, and meet animals up close in this extreme animal adventure.
August 9–13
I'm just back from your three-day camp at the Wild Animal Park. It was my nine year old, not me, who was attending. I would like to thank you for the wonderful experience your camp gave him. It was my son's first sleepover away from home. I was concerned what his reaction might be. He had a wonderful time. When I picked him up on the third day, I watched as he went around to the counselors and the other kids and thanked them and said, "I'll see you next year." On the way home, he talked about some of the many things that he learned and what a great time he had. Thanks, you do a good job and for kids that's a good thing. Thanks again.--JW
