Camps
The Chattanooga is proud to present its 2010 Summer Camps! For ages 3-14, these week-long camps are designed to engage and excite the animal enthusiast in your family. Be sure to register early. Space is limited and sessions fill quickly. Registration begins February 1st for Zoo Members and March 1st for the general public.
Member Registration Begins Monday, February 1 at 9:00am
Non-Member Registration Begins Monday, March 1 at 9:00am
Animal Explorers: Ages 3-4
Cost: $75 for Members, $90 for Non-Members
This age group will enjoy learning the differences between birds, mammals, and reptiles. Campers enjoy hands-on encounters with the Zoo’s education animals, along with daily story time, sing-along, and tour of the Zoo.
Available Dates:
June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25 & July 19-23
Animal Investigators: Ages 5-6
Cost: $100 for Members, $120 for Non-Members
This group enjoys behind-the-scenes animal encounters and experiences a short lesson on caring for the Zoo’s animals. Campers also play age-appropriate games in a daily outdoor activity period. Children also have a blast feeding the animals, as well as daily “hands-on” animal encounters with our education animals. A daily story time is also included.
Available Dates:
June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, July 5-9 & July 19-23
Animal Researchers: Ages 7-8
Cost: $120 for Members, $145 for Non-Members
This group enjoys behind-the-scenes animal encounters and experiences a short lesson on caring for the Zoo’s animals. Campers also play age-appropriate games in a daily outdoor activity period. Children also have a blast feeding the animals, as well as daily “hands-on” animal encounters with our education animals. A daily story time is also included.
Available Dates:
June 14-18, July 5-9, July 19-23, July 26-30 & August 2-6
Animal Discoverers: Ages 9-11
Cost: $120 for Members, $145 for Non-Members
This group learns what it is like to be a zookeeper by helping to clean and feed certain groups of animals daily. Campers also enjoy outdoor games and a field trip on Friday. An overnight zoo experience is also included.
Available Dates:
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 26-30 & August 2-6
Zoo Encounters: Ages 12-14
Cost: $100 for Members, $125 for Non-Members
This camp prepares children to be volunteers at the Chattanooga Zoo. Campers learn to clean, feed and care for a portion of the Zoo’s animals every day. This group still has fun with games, crafts, and a field trip. An overnight zoo experience is also included.
Available Dates:
June 7-11, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 26-30 & August 2-6
Camp Zooability
Please call (423) 697-1345 to register.
Camp Zooability is specially designed for children with special needs. Campers enjoy a great week of fun animal encounters, special activities, and field trips.
Available Dates:
May 24-28, June 28-July 2 & July 12-16
