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 Don’t let the winter blues get your little camper down! Sign up for Winter Nature Camp at the Buffalo Zoo and spend the time between the holidays with the animals! Morning and afternoon workshops allow this camp to work around your schedule; sign up for one half day session or come to all eight workshops. Activities will include a combination of exhibit visits, animal information, games, songs, stories, crafts, activities and live animal contact. Your child 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 contact under well-supervised conditions.
Days: Wednesday through Friday and Monday
Dates: December 26th, 29th - 31st
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
and afternoon sessions run daily 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Explorer Groups:
Snow Monkeys: Ages 5 - 6
Snow Leopards: Ages 7 - 8
Snowy Owls: Ages 9 - 12
Winter Nature Camp Topics:
Friday, December 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Island Living
Chase the winter blues away! Imagine a world of palm trees, beautiful beaches … and a rhinoceros? Join us as we explore the mystery and wonder of the Indonesian Islands
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eat or Be Eaten
It’s a complex game – finding food to survive while trying not to get eaten! During this workshop we’ll discover the unique relationship between predator and prey, and animal techniques for surviving in the wild.
Monday, December 29, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Do You Hear What I Hear?
Sometimes the zoo is quiet … but sometimes there are plenty of strange noises coming from the zoo! During this workshop, we’ll explore the zoo for sounds the animals make when they want to communicate. We’ll also learn about the quiet ways animals talk to each other.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Things That Go Bump in the Night
It’s time to sneak up on some of those critters who prefer the night time. We’ll find out who loves the dark and why … and how they survive while the rest of the world sleeps.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Winter Animal-land
We bundle up and turn up the heat – but these animals live for the wintertime! We’ll visit our snow-bound animals as they explore their frosty world, and we will figure out how they survive so well in the cold.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rainforest Rendezvous
These animals don’t even know it’s cold outside – they enjoy the heat of the rainforest all year long. We’ll take a close look at the unique culture and climate of the rainforest – along with the spectacular animals that call it home.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Zookeeper for a Day
It’s a lot of work keeping all the animals at the zoo happy and healthy – but it’s a lot of fun too! We will discover the tools of the trade and the tricks to keeping our animals healthy.
Registration Fee::
Morning OR Afternoon Workshop
Non-members = $25 per child
Members = $20
Full Day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Non-members = $45 per child
Members = $36 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 contact under well supervised conditions.
Arrival/Departure: Doors will be open 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each winter camp workshop at either 8:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. Campers must enter through the Drew Science Magnet School entrance on Meadow Drive no later than 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 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 12:00-1:00 p.m. with adult supervision. NO LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED.
Cancellation: Requests must be made in writing at least one week prior to the start of the Winter 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.
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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