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Make summer vacation a wildlife adventure that you will never forget. Join kids of similar ages and interests for a fun-packed, educational experience themed around the animals of our planet. See daily live animal presentations; get up close and personal with some of the Educational animals at the Montgomery Zoo; enjoy scavenger hunts; craft time; classroom time; playtime, splash time and games at our new playground; rides on our horse trail rides, pedal boats, and skylift (pending construction completion); participate in animal encounters with the giraffes, river otters, deer and parakeets; see behind the scene tours and visits with our zookeepers and other staff members.
Camps are available for ages 5-12 years old; half-day and full-day camps. This year's theme is AT HOME ON THE BIOME. Here is the daily break down
-- Monday: Desert and Savannah
-- Tuesday: Arctic and Tundra
-- Wednesday: Jungle and Rainforest
-- Thursday: Oceans and Rivers
-- Friday: Forest and Taiga
Camps and dates:
-- June 11-15: 11-12 year olds, full day camp (8:00am - 5:00pm)
-- June 18-22: 9-10 year olds, half day camp (8:00am - 12:00pm, noon)
-- June 25-29: 9-10 year olds, full day camp (8:00am - 5:00pm)
-- July 9-13: 7-8 year olds, half day camp (8:00am - 12:00pm, noon)
-- CLOSED. CAMP IS FULL. July 16-20: 7-8 year olds, full day camp (8:00am - 5:00pm)
-- July 23-27: 5-6 year olds, half day camp (8:00am - 12:00pm, noon)
-- July 30 - Aug 3: 5-6 year olds, half day camp (8:00am - 12:00pm, noon)
Tuition and fees
Tuition must be received with any registration form or online application. Any cancellations will result in a $25 processing fee. No phone reservations will be accepted. You may register online at www.montgomeryzoo.com or in person at the Montgomery Zoo.
Montgomery Zoo members
Full day camps: $153.00 for the week
Half day camps: $135.00 for the week
Non-Montgomery Zoo members
Full day camps: $170.00 for the week
Half day camps: $150.00 for the week
-- Full day camps provide lunch and two snacks per day
-- Half day camps provide one snack per day
Drop-off and pick-up campers
All campers will be dropped-off and picked-up at the front gate of the Montgomery Zoo. For your convenience, you may drive through the bus lane to drop off or pick up your camper.
Full day camps
Drop-off: 7:30 - 8:00am (Late arrivals will need to check in at the Gift Shop/Admissions and wait for an available counselor to pick up the camper.)
Pick-up: 5:00 - 5:30pm (If you are running late picking up your camper, please contact Jennifer Murphy at (334) 354-6034 to make arrangements.
Half day camps
Drop-off: 7:30 - 8:00am (Late arrivals will need to check in at the Gift Shop/Admissions and wait for an available counselor to pick up the camper.)
Pick-up: NOON - 12:30pm (If you are running late picking up your camper, please contact Jennifer Murphy at (334) 354-6034 to make arrangements.
Registration
Registration for MONTGOMERY ZOO MEMBERS begins Feb 1, 2012. Registration for the general public will begin April 15, 2012.
You may register online at www.montgomeryzoo.com or in person at the Montgomery Zoo Gift Shop/Admissions.
Need more info
Contact our Education Department at (334) 240-4909 or via email jmurphy@montgomeryal.gov. |
