Junior Zoo Keeper Camp is a unique and exciting ‘educational adventure’ for young people 8 years and older. This week long, day camp offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for a behind the scenes look at the workings of a Zoo. Everything from conservation, habitat and behavior to feeding, meeting the zoo babies and unique photo moments are packed into this unforgettable week of fun.

Everyday in this fun friendly camp, the campers conduct their own ‘Zoo Check’ and prepare the food for, with the aid of a Keeper, feed some of the omnivores and primates at the zoo. They also have their own special animals to take care of in a part of the zoo that is not open to the public. Over the course of the week they build up a reference manual of ‘Stat Sheets’ pertaining to all the animals they have learned about. The popularity of the camp and the return of some campers for their fourth year, lead to the Level II camp being held at the end of the summer.

Meeting the ‘babies’ of the Zoo has to be one of the hi-lights of the week. Wolf puppies, Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Raccoons, lion cubs, baby lynx and the first Snow Leopards to be born at Papanack are just some of the guest babies that the Junior Zoo Keepers have met over the years. This year, who knows who it will be! A visit with the Lemurs on Lemur Island is always one of the high-lights of the camp.

The ‘Graduation’ ceremony at the end of the camp is a wonderful conclusion to the week. Watched by their families, each camper receives a certificate of participation, a lifetime membership to the Zoo and their place as a graduate on the very elite Junior Zoo Keeper ‘Wall of Fame’. Then their first job as a ‘Junior Zoo Keeper’ is to give their families a guided tour of the Zoo and show you just what they have been up to for the past week.

All in all, Junior Zoo Keeper Camp really is an ‘educational adventure’ that creates memories and friendships that will last a life time!

Choosing the right camp for your child can sometimes be a difficult decision, especially with so many camps to chose from. We hope that you find this information about our camp useful, but if you have any other questions or concerns please contact us and we will be happy to help you further. See advertisement for further details.

Some of the activities include:

• First hand knowledge about the animals and reptiles that live at Papanack Park Zoo.

• Learning about animal eating habits and helping the Keepers to prepare and feed some of the animals.

• Spending time ‘up close and personal’ with some of the young animals that have been born at the Zoo.

• Visits with the special animals at ‘Lemur Junction’.

• 20 Campers per camp.

• Wildlife activities and games.

• Unique Photo Opportunities.

• Shadowing the keepers as they carry out their daily routines at the zoo.
• Looking at the effects of conservation and how it works in the animal kingdom.
• Getting to know the Keepers at Papanack Park Zoo, on a one to one basis.
• Creating memories that will last a lifetime
• ......as well as having lots of fun!

CAMP COST: $285.00 per week
(GST not included) 

Included in the Camp:  

But most of all ... The promise of lots of fun and an educational adventure of a life time! 
Camp Sessions are organized in July and August.

Dates for summer sessions 2008  - Download Camp Registration Form (PDF format)

Level I:

• June 30th – July 4th
• July 7th – 11th - fully booked
• July 14th – 18th - fully booked
• July 21st – 25th
• July 28th – August 1st - fully booked
• August 4th – 8th
• August 11th – 15th - fully booked

Level II:

Level III:

• July 14th – 18th - fully booked
• August 11th – 15th

Note: Level I must be completed before Level II & III.

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