Rising 1 - 3 graders

Camps for Rising 1- 3 Graders

PHOTO SAFARI

June 18, 2008
Cost: $30
Join us as we travel around the Zoo for a fun photo safari. Learn about some the many animals that call the North Carolina Zoo home and capture memories of your visit to take home. Each camper will be provided with their own disposable camera, and take home a digital photo book of their day at Zoo Camp.

COOL CRITTERS

July 9, 2008
Cost: $30
Which animal has an eye bigger than its brain? Who looks as if its knees bend backwards? Come and meet the best of the best…the all stars of the animal kingdom; as we learn about the fastest and slowest, largest and smallest, coolest and strangest critters on our planet.

 THE SCOOP ON POOP

July 15, 2008
Cost: $30
Can you guess how much an African Elephant poops each day? Have you ever wondered what happens to all of that “zoo doo”? Animal scat is known by many different names and can in fact be very useful. This program will leave you totally pooped at the end of the day.

THE BEAR FACTS

July 17, 2008
Cost: $30
You may have heard about Goldilocks’ Three Bears, but do you know about the Three Bears at the North Carolina Zoo? Come and learn about the three bears that are native to North America: Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears and North Carolina’s own Black Bears. Ranging from the Arctic to the Appalachians, these wild and beautiful creatures hold mysteries worth exploring.

SCUTES, SCALES & SLIPPERY SKIN

July 22, 2008
Cost: $30

Slither and slide your way into the secrete world of reptiles and amphibians. Discover the differences among these animals and what they can tell us about our environment. You’ll see a variety of reptile and amphibian ambassadors as you discover some of the amazing adaptations these sleek (amphibian) and scaly (reptile) critters possess.

THINGS WITH WINGS

July 24, 2008
Cost: $30
Dr. Seuss said it best: “Wings! Wings! Wings! They are wonderful flying things.” What has wings? Butterflies, dragonflies or birds; with wings, animals can fly, swim, soar and do even more! Go batty over birds and other sky high creatures as we take flight at the N.C. Zoo.

ANIMAL TALES

August 7, 2008
Cost: $30
From a page in a book, to a place at the Zoo, adventures and stories are waiting for you.
Whether under a rock, or up in a tree you’ll be surprised, by the things you will see.
Join us as we bring animal stories to life through exciting activities and visits to Zoo exhibits.

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