Summer Zoocademy 2019 - Capron Park Zoo - Attleboro, MA
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/30/2019
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Zoo Venture: for 5-7 year olds
Designed with 5-7 year olds in mind, Zoo Venture will introduce children to Capron Park Zoo’s unique summer experience. Participants will be encouraged to explore the world by learning about animals in the zoo’s collection. Hands-on activities, games and more will start kids on their first steps in learning what it takes to work in a zoo. It’s a week of excitement and extra special ‘ed-ventures’!
All programs include lunch and a snack
FEE:
Capron Park Zoo Members $215
Non-Members $240
Zoo Explorers: for 8 & 9 years olds
Zoo Explorers is the next step in the summer experience at Capron Park Zoo. This program will excite first time and returning participants alike. Children will begin to take a more in depth look at animal habitats both in the wild and at the zoo and the unique needs of animals in captivity. Combined with a more in-depth behind-the-scenes exploration, this program will challenge your child while delighting them at the same time!
All programs include lunch and a snack
FEE:
Capron Park Zoo Members $215
Non-Members $240
Zoo Journeys: for 10 & 11 year olds
Zoo Journeys continues to build upon the knowledge gained in our other programs while introducing new, challenging topics and activities. Children will take a closer look at things like adaptations and the interconnectedness of all living things while still enjoying age-appropriate games and more. As they become more actively involved in the daily keeper routine and animals handling, they will learn what it takes to care for exotic animals in the zoo.
All programs include lunch and a snack
FEE:
Capron Park Zoo Members $215
Non-Members $240
Junior Caretakers: for 12-15 year olds
This final step in Capron Park Zoo Summer Zoocademy experience is a chance for young teens to experience ALL aspects of zoo operations; from exhibit design to animal acquisition. During this two week program children will focus on conservation while cleaning exhibits, doing diet and enrichment preparation and even animal escape drills. Junior Caretakers will also find out what it takes to join the teen volunteer program.
Children provide have proof of a negative TB test in the last 12 months!
All programs include lunch and a snack
FEE:
Capron Park Zoo Members $315
Non-Members $340
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