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School's Out Safari Camp

Experience the amazing world of animals with School’s Out Safari Camps at the Virginia Zoo! Safari Camps are an exciting opportunity for students in grades 1-5 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 day off from school 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 the best way to discover the natural world. 

All Safari Camp programs support Virginia Standards of Learning and Next Generation Science Standards. A summary of learning topics for each program is available upon request. 

School's Out Safari Camp returns Fall 2019!  

A Typical Camp Day Includes:

  • Hikes through the zoo
  • Behind the scenes encounters with animals
  • Meet and greets with program animal ambassadors
  • Crafts
  • Games
  • Learning activities

Safari Camp instructors are thoroughly prepared to provide your campers with an awesome day of camp! They are excited to share animals and nature with kids of all ages, and are trained in conservation education, classroom management, special needs, and First Aid/CPR.

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Our camp programs are inclusive and encourage campers of all abilities and learning styles to learn at their own pace. A few activities may be overstimulating for campers who are sensory-sensitive. If you have concerns about whether Safari Camp is a good fit for your camper, please contact the Safari Camp Coordinator.



After Camp Care

After Camp

The Virginia Zoo offers after camp care until 5:00 pm each day of camp. This time offers more Zoo learning and hanging out with your favorite instructors!

Prices and Registration: 

Per day: $25/member & $30/non-members.

 


Prices range from $25.00 to $30.00
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School's Out Safari Camps

Scaredy Cats

Stop in for a spell! From creepy crawlies to creatures of the night, campers will become experts in all things spooky. While meeting creatures like snakes, tarantulas, and roaches, campers will learn how these “scary” animals are essential to the habitats in which they live, and how to protect the ones in their own backyards. 

Monday, October 14, 2019 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

PRICES

$75/members and $90/non-members.

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Campaign Trails

Cast your vote! Who has the sharpest claws? Who has the biggest bite? Who’s the best animal at the Zoo? Throughout the day, campers will learn all about our top animal candidates and their amazing adaptations. Who will win the big Zoo race of 2019? Come to the only polling place in town where there are tigers on the ticket and bears on the ballot! 

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

PRICES

$75/members and $90/non-members.

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School's Out Safari: Arctic Adventures

Arctic Adventures (All Four Days)

Discover the wonder of animals in winter. Each day is a unique adventure – so join us for one, two, or all four days of fun! 

PRICES

$235/members and $250/non-members for all four days. 

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Arctic Adventures (One Day)

Offered December 30, 31, January 2, and 3 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This form registers your camper for individual dates.

Beary Cool: December 30, 2019 

How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice! Campers will make new friends while learning about animals that live in the world’s most extreme habitats.

Snug as a Bug: December 31, 2019 

Where do all the animals go in winter? With Jack Frost around, it’s too cold to stay outside all the time! In today’s adventure, campers will learn who bundles up, who takes a snooze, and who takes a trip south to avoid the cold.

Frost Bite: January 2, 2020

Who’s hungry? All animals need food to survive—but where do they find it in winter? Learn the ins and outs of animal diets and predator-prey relationships when (baby) it’s cold outside.

Tip of the Iceberg: January 3, 2020

The weather outside is frightful, and nature has settled down for a long winter’s nap right? Wrong! Explore the outdoors and look for signs of life in winter. Learn how animals and plants depend on one another, and how humans can positively impact living things and their habitats. 

PRICES

$75/members and $90/non-members per day. 

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