Camps
The Chattanooga Zoo is proud to present its 2013 Summer Camps! For ages 3 to 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 4th for Zoo Members and March 4th for non-members.
SUMMER CAMP:
After-care Cost: $15 per day or $65 for the week
Registration for Zoo Members opens February 4th. Zoo Members receive priority registration until March 4th when registration opens to the public. Please register online. Please be aware that sessions fill quickly. If you have any questions, please contact Garrett Skipper at (423) 697-1387 or via email.
AGES 3-4 (summer camp)
Meet from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $75.00 for Members
$90.00 for Non-Members
Registration:
This age group will enjoy learning the differences between birds, mammals, and reptiles. Campers enjoy hands-on encounters with Zoo’s education animals, along with a daily story time, sing-along, and tour of the Zoo
Available Dates: July 29 - August 2
Overnights:
AGES 5-6 (summer camp)
Meet from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: $100.00 for Members
$120.00 for Non-Members
Registration:
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” encounters with our education animals. A daily story time is also included.
Available Dates: Full
Overnights:
AGES 7-8 (summer camp)
Meet from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: $120.00 for Members
$145.00 for Non-Members
Registration:
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” encounters with our education animals. A daily story time is also included.
Available Dates: June 3-7, 24-28, July 8-12
Overnights:
AGES 9-12 (summer camp)
Meet from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: $120.00 for Members
$145.00 for Non-Members
Registration:
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 3-7, 17-21, 22-26, July 29-August 2
Overnights: July 19, 26 and August 2
AGES 13-14 (summer camp)
Meet from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: $120.00 for Members
$145.00 for Non-Members
Registration:
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. Other volunteer skills are taught such as landscaping and interpretive skills. This group still has fun with games, crafts, and a fields trip. An overnight zoo experience is also included.
Available Dates: June 10-14, 17 - 21, July 22-26 and July 29 - August 2
Overnights: June 14, 21, July 26 and August 2
ZOOABILITY (summer camp)
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Cost:
Registration:
ZooAbility is specifically designed for children with special needs. Campers enjoy a great week of fun animal encounters, special activities, and fields trips. To register for Camp Zooability, please call (423) 697-1345
Available Dates: June 24-28th (ages 6-12), July 8-12th (ages 13-21), July 22 - July 26 (ages 22 and up)
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