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| A Day in the Life of a Zoo Keeper I |
Grades 3-4
Interested in a career working with animals? Participants experience a unique day camp that allows them to explore the natural world of animals and their habitats at the Zoo. See how some of the animals are cared for, what they eat and how their exhibits are maintained. Study how exhibits reflect natural habitats and meet animals’ needs.
Families
are invited to attend a final
presentation on the last day
of camp. Camp is available
for children in grades 3-4
as of fall 2010. |
Camp activities may include:
- Walking through the Zoo to observe animals on exhibit
- Experiencing animal life through animal biofacts, guided tours
through the Zoo, songs and stories, arts, crafts, science projects,
games, videos and more!
- Building an animal exhibit to take home
- Learning about animal care and husbandry at the Zoo
- Going behind the scenes at the Zoo
- Completing
a project and presentation
to families
- Visits
by Animal Ambassadors
- Keeper Encounters and interaction with zoo keepers and zoo staff
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| A Day in the Life of a Zoo Keeper II |
Grades 5-7
Keeper II can be an introduction to Zoo careers or a continuation of exploring animal care. Participants experience a unique day camp that allows them to explore the natural world of animals and their habitats at the Zoo. Learn about how animals are cared for and how the Zoo runs. Compare how zoo exhibits have changed over time and why.
Families
are invited to attend a
final presentation on the
last day of camp. Camp is
available for children in
grades 5-7 as of fall 2010. |
Camp activities may include:
- Walking through the Zoo to observe animals on exhibit
- Experiencing animal life through animal biofacts, guided tours through the Zoo, songs and stories, arts, crafts, science projects, games, videos and more!
- Completing
a project and presentation
to families
- Creating enrichment for a zoo animal
- Learning about animal care and husbandry at the Zoo
- Going behind the scenes at the Zoo
- Visits
by Animal Ambassadors
- Keeper Encounters and interaction with zoo keepers and zoo staff
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| Animal Research and Conservation Camp |
Grades
7-9
There is so much more to managing animal populations than day-to-day animal husbandry. This camp builds upon the “Day in a Life of a Zookeeper” camp. Topics may include research, animal care, conservation programs and the role of the modern zoo, endangered species, animal training, enrichment and animal behavior. Daily walks through the Zoo, games, animal demonstrations, activities and special behind-the-scenes tours will focus on animal care and conservation at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Families
are invited to attend a
final presentation on the
last day of camp. Camp is
available for children in
grades 7-9 as of fall 2010.
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Camp activities may include:
- Walking through the Zoo to observe animals on exhibit
- Experiencing animal life through animal biofacts, guided tours through the Zoo, stories, science projects, games, videos and more!
- Creating enrichment for a zoo animal
- Learning about research and conservation programs of the modern zoo
- Complete a mini-research project at the Zoo and presentation to families
- Going behind the scenes at the Zoo
- Visits
by Animal Ambassadors
- Keeper Encounters and interaction with zoo keepers and zoo staff
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| General Zoo Camp Information |
Drawing
from over
20 years
of experience,
The Maryland
Zoo in
Baltimore
provides
a fun-filled
and educational
Zoo Camp
to the
public .
Participants
experience
a unique,
week-long
day camp
that allows
them to
explore
the natural
world of
animals
and their
habitats,
right here
at the
Zoo! Each
camp is
conducted
by a professional
teacher
assisted
by two
college
students,
resulting
in a ratio
of 3 adults
to 20 children.
Parents/guardians
must sign
campers
in and
out each
day. Afternoon
snacks,
water bottle
strap and a
Camp T-shirt
are provided.
Campers
must bring
their own
lunch and
water bottle.
Our goal
is to facilitate
wonder-filled
interactions
between
children
and animals
while maintaining
a primary
concern
for the
safety
of campers,
Zoo animals
and staff. |
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| Camp Fees: |
Maryland Zoo Members $344
Zoo Members may not register non-custodial children except the Grandparents Membership which has benefits for grandchildren.
Non-Maryland Zoo Members $408 |
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| Ages: |
Camp
is available
for children
entering
grades
3-9 in
the fall
of 2010.
Please
register
each
child
within
their
age group
only.
Proof
of age
is required
with
the registration
form.
Please
include
a copy
of a
current
grade
report
(our
preference),
birth
certificate
or passport.
Please
note: A
camp
registration
will
not be
completed
without
the proof
of age
included. This
may result
in delay
in processing
and camp
filling
up. Due
to space
limitations,
only
children
registered
for the
camp
may attend.
See registration
form
for cancellation
policy. |
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| Camp
Schedule
to be announced
in early
January. Registration
will begins
on March
1, 2010: |
 Camp
hours:
9:00am-4:00pm
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| Camp Registration Begins: |
March
1,
2010
Zoo Hours from 8:30 - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Registrations
must be postmarked
March 1,
2010 or later.
Registrations
may be dropped
off at the
Mansion House
after March
1, 2010 between
the hours
of 8:30 AM
and 4:30
PM, Monday-
Friday. (No
early or
late drop
offs please). |
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| Location |
Camp
takes
place
on Zoo
grounds
in the
Discovery
Den Classrooms.
Building
facilities
are air-conditioned
and near
restrooms.
Campers
are required
to dress
for the
outdoors.
Campers
must
be signed
in with
their
counselors
near
the drop-off
point
at the
Penguin
Gate
between
9:00 and
9:10
AM and
signed
out between
3:50
and 4:00
PM.
at the
same
location. |
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| Before/After Care |
| Before and after care is NOT available. |
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| Registration Information |
Please
register
campers
for only
one week
of Zoo
Camp
per year.
We strongly
encourage
campers
to attend “A
Day in
the Life
of A
Zoo Keeper
1 or
2” before
attending
the more
advance
program “Animal
Research
and Conservation.”
Advance
registration
is required
and programs
fill
quickly,
so please
register
early!
Camp
registration
begins
Monday,
March
1, 2010.
No registrations
will
be accepted
before
that
time!
Registrations may be mailed in or dropped off in person. Camp fees must be paid in full at time of registration. A copy of each camper’s birth certificate or proof of age will be required with the registration form. Proof of age is required with the registration form. Please include a copy of a current grade report (our preference), birth certificate or passport. Please note: A camp registration will not be completed without the proof of age included. This may result in delay in processing and camp filling up.
For information call 443-552-5300, Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. After your registration is processed, you will receive a conformation letter within 5 business days of registration. Further directions and forms will be provided in your camp orientation packet sent 2 weeks before the camp start date.
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| Cancellation/Change Policy: |
 A
$50 non-refundable
processing
fee applies
for any
changes
made
to any
confirmed
registration.
Cancellations
received
at least
two weeks
(or 10
business
days)
prior
to the
camp
date
receive
a full
refund
less
the $50
processing
fee.
We
are unable
to provide
refunds
for cancellations
received
less
than
10 business
days
prior
to the
program
date
or non-attendance
on the
date
of the
program.
In the
event
the Zoo
cancels
a program,
a full
refund
will
be issued.
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| QUESTIONS? |
Please call 443-552-5300, Monday through Friday between
8:30 AM
and 4:30
PM |