Reservations: Required—fill out, print, and mail or fax a registration form.
Questions: Education Department or call 619- 557-3963
Fee:
Members: $45 per day or $215 for all five days
Nonmembers: $48 per day or $230 for all five days
Audience: Students in grades K–5
Location: San Diego Zoo
Duration: 7 hours (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Calendar: Spring Camp

bonobos at play

At the San Diego Zoo

Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" Each day of Spring Camp we'll focus on how wildlife might celebrate special occasions and includes special encounters with animals, behind-the-scenes, crafts, cooking, and games!

Choose as many days as you like!

Spring Camp is for students in grades K–5. Classes run 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Spring Camp 2009 schedule

Monday, April 6: Get on your feet for some dancing! We'll explore some fancy footwork from our animal friends, including flamingos and bears. K–1 grade levels sold out

Tuesday, April 7: Who doesn't like treats? You'll be amazed at the some of the special food items animals, such as giraffes and sea lions, think are tasty. K–1 grade levels sold out

Wednesday, April 8: Check out some of the games animals play. You'll be surprised what our meerkats and alligators do for fun! K–1 grade levels sold out

Thursday, April 9: See how we "decorate" our animal exhibits with entertaining enrichment items. Will the monkeys and elephants appreciate our efforts? K–1 grade levels sold out

Friday, April 10: Parties are all about fun and laughter. Explore animal sounds and hear what our apes and lions have to say! K–1 grade levels sold out

Applications are processed by postmark/fax date. A confirmation letter will be sent to you upon enrollment. If the program you registered for is sold out, your payment will be returned. Sorry, no refunds on cancellations with less than two weeks notice or on fees less than $30. We retain a $10 cancellation fee per person, per program. Please note that some elements of all classes are subject to change due to weather, animal illness, availability, etc. Prices subject to change without notice.

"This was a fabulous program! Liam just finished his second week and really, really loved it! There seemed to be a great balance between learning and fun or perhaps I should say that you managed to achieve that ideal state where learning is fun!"—Mrs. Dulany, Liam's mother