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It’s time to come take a walk on the wild side for Spring Camp 2010 at the Buffalo Zoo! Sunny days are on the way, so come along as we celebrate the season along with our animal friends. Each day of Spring Nature Camp is filled with adventures ranging from arts and crafts to live animal demonstrations to exhibit visits, as well as games, behind the scenes talks and much more! Spend just one day with us at the Zoo, or all five – either way, you’ll have a ROARing good time!
 Days: Monday through Friday
Dates: April 19th through April 23rd
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explorer Groups:
Giraffes: Ages 5 - 6
Rhinos: Ages 7 - 8
Elephants: Ages 9 - 12
Please provide copy of Birth Certificate for registration purpose either by fax or mail.
Spring Nature Camp Topics
Monday, April 19, 2010
Animal Outlaws
Some animals get a bad reputation, but they’re just trying to survive! We’re going to put these bad boys under the microscope to find out why they do the things they do. By the end of the day, we’ll be animal outlaw experts!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Backyard Buddies
The Zoo is home to animals from all around the world, but our backyard is home to some pretty amazing animals too! We’ll spend the day exploring the animals we share our world with right here at home.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Zoo Clue
Sometimes zookeepers and veterinarians have to be like detectives, watching for clues to tell them what’s going on in the animal world. Join us as we follow the clues to solve the big mysteries at the Zoo!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Buggy Boomtown
It’s all about the bugs! Little, big, creepy, cool … if it’s a bug, we’re going to study it! They may be little, but our buggy friends hold all sorts of secrets we’re just waiting to discover!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Zookeeper for a Day
From a tarantula to a tiger, a zookeeper at the Zoo has to know a lot of information to take care of all our animals at the Zoo! Join us as we learn what it takes to be a Zookeeper.
General Information
Arrival/Departure times are 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. respectively. Campers must arrive at the SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL DOORS on Meadow Drive by 9:00 a.m. and be picked up at the same entrance at 3:00 p.m. Campers will not be allowed to leave the Zoo without a parent or guardian signing for their child. Please be prepared to show ID upon request.
To better accommodate the needs of our campers’ parents, we do offer a fee-based Before and After Care Program between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please be respectful of the drop-off and pick-up times of this program. NOTE: After Care ends at 5:00 pm sharp. Parents will be assessed a fee of $5.00 for every 5 minutes past 5:00 that their child remains at the Zoo.
Appropriate clothing must be worn. This includes; Spring and/or Winter boots, hats, scarves, mittens/gloves and Spring and/or Winter jackets. All outerwear should be labeled with the camper’s name.
Activities will include a combination of exhibit visits, animal information, games, songs, stories, activities and live animal contact. Students will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods from our Education Department animal collection. This provides each camper with the experience and thrill of live animal contact under well supervised conditions.
NO LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED due to individual food preferences, allergies and dietary restrictions. Campers must bring a bag lunch each day. A snack will be provided by the Zoo. If your child has special dietary needs, we ask that you provide your child with a snack from home.
Registration Information
To register for the Spring Nature Camp, complete the application indicating whether you are registering for one day, or many days. Be sure to indicate all of your choices.
Become a Zoo Member and save on Spring Nature Camp fees. For information on Zoo Membership, call 837-3900, ext. 131.
Registration Fee:
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# OF DAYS
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MEMBER FEE
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NON-MEMBER FEE
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1
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$32
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$35
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2
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$63
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$70
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3
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$95
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$105
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4
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$125
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$140
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5
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$140
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$155
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Before Care from 7:45-9am $5/day or $25/week
After Care from 3-5pm $5/day or $25/week
Please provide copy of Birth Certificate for registration purpose either by fax or mail.
How to register…
a) Mail your registration - Payment MUST accompany your registration and may be made in cash, by check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Please make checks payable to the Zoological Society of Buffalo. Mail the completed form and registration fee to:
Education Department
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
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b) Fax your registration - You may also fax completed registration with credit card payment to (716) 834-1106.
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c) Download an On-line registration form
Click here to download form (Adobe Acrobat needed)
b) Register on-line - CLICK HERE
To provide the campers with individual attention, group size is limited. Register early to save your camper’s spot!
Any additional questions or information should be directed to the Education Department at (716) 995-6128.
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