A Zoonique experience: Summer camp brings kids, animals together
Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum offering summer camps through July 26
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum still has space available for summer camps through July 26.
With age specific curriculum, campers spend a week exploring five continents with fun-packed, educational experiences and a summer wildlife adventure that will never be forgotten. If you are looking for a program that guarantees your child will not only have a lot of fun, but learn something along the way, then Montgomery Zoo’s Summer Camp is what you have been looking for.
This year’s theme, Camp Zoonique, will focus on the Zoo’s many animals, their habitats and five senses and compare them to us as humans. Each day will be dedicated to a specific type of animals from our feathered friends to those with scales.
“Our goal for the summer camp program is for each child to discover what makes them unique and how they can contribute to taking care of the world’s animal population,” Steve Pierce, Program Services Manager explained. “All activities are focused on keeping kids engaged and continue to sharpen their skills in Reading, Science, Geography, critical thinking, team building, and more.”
Activities Include:
• Live animal presentations from the zoo's Education Department
• Animal encounters with the giraffes, river otters, parakeets, and the petting zoo animals
• Behind the scenes tours
• Visits with zookeepers and other staff
• Scavenger hunts
• Horseback riding
• Classroom activities
• Arts and crafts
• Games, playtime, water play and more
• Train and Skylift rides
The following camps have slots available for registration. Space is limited to ensure each camper receives the undivided attention of our staff and counselors.
June 24-28: 7-8 year olds, half day camp (8 a.m. - Noon)
July 8-12: 7-8 year olds, full day camp (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
July 15-19: 5-6 year olds, half day camp (8 a.m.- Noon)
July 22-26: 5-6 year olds, half day camp (8 a.m.- Noon)
The fee for camp is $199 for full day camps and $155 for half day camps. Montgomery Zoo members get a tuition discount. Each camper receives a t-shirt, snacks, all craft materials, and for and an education adventure that will never be forgotten. Lunch is also provided for full-day camps.
If you would like more information about our summer camp program or to register your camper please visit our web site at montgomeryzoo.com or call the Zoo at (334) 625-4900.
About the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is a 42-acre zoological facility, located minutes from downtown Montgomery dedicated to animal conservation and education. Accredited by the Zoological Association of American, the Zoo is home to approximately 400 animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, North and South America. The Mann Wildlife Learning Museum spans 28,000 square feet and houses one of the Southeast’s largest collections of preserved North American wildlife and artifacts.
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is open daily from 9:00 am-4:00 pm (closed only on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). For more information contact the Zoo at 334-625-4900 or visit montgomeryzoo.com.
The Montgomery Zoo is a Department of the City of Montgomery, Alabama.