Spring Break Camp 2018:
Bio Buddies

Registration closed Friday, March 30 at 4:00 pm. Registration is required for participation and walk-ups cannot be accommodated. 

Sign up for Summer Safari Camp here!

Ever wonder how wild animals get along? Join Bio Buddies on their adventures through the Virginia Zoo to discover the many ways animals interact with each other. Through up-close animal encounters and hands-on learning activities, campers will become experts on wacky and wonderful animal relationships.  

Spring Break camp is an exciting opportunity for students currently enrolled in 1st-5th grades to dive into nature in a safe, hands-on, and age-appropriate setting. Campers of all abilities and learning styles can enjoy a fun, action-packed week where they will encounter animals up close, express their creativity, and explore the entire Zoo. With behind-the-scenes adventures and games galore, Safari Camp is a new way to discover the natural world. 

For additional information on Safari Camp or for registration assistance, email the Education Department or call 757.441.2374 (229).

Dates:  April 2-6, 2018

Times: Camps run from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Drop off starts at 8:45 A.M. Pick up ends at 4:15 PM.  

PRICES

Full week: $300/members and $350/non-members.

Per day:   $75/members and $90/non-members.

CAMP INFORMATION

Campers must bring their lunch each day, as there will not be an opportunity to purchase food. We encourage campers’ lunches be waste-free and packed in reusable con

Themes

Monday, April 2 – Funky Friendships 

Have you ever seen a cat and a dog be friends? It can happen! There are unlikely friendships throughout the animal kingdom. Come make some new friends at camp while learning about some odd animal friendships

Tuesday, April 3 – Friend or Foe

Oxpeckers and remoras and mosquitos, oh my! Animal relationships are all around us. Some are helpful, some are harmful, and some are one-sided. Let’s explore symbiotic relationships to see who gains, who loses, and who’s just having fun.

Wednesday, April 4 – Bone Appetit

Who’s hungry? Learn about how animals interact with each other in their constant quest for food. Explore complex food webs and animal diets. Discover what makes the ultimate predator and how prey avoid becoming lunch!

Thursday, April 5 – Crash, Prickle, Flock 

What do you call a group of rhinos? Have no fear, the BioBuddies are here to tell you! Each group of animals has a unique name and a special way of interacting with one another. Join us as we observe animal groups and learn about what makes them special.

Friday, April 6 – Growing Up Wild 

Animals can be parents too, but are they similar to ours? Some animal kids don’t need parents at all! Come learn about amazing parents from across the animal kingdom and the incredible animal babies that can fend for themselves.