Registration opens TUESDAY, April 22, for zoo members and TUESDAY, April 29, for non-members. Registration is required. |
Preschool: Zookids who will be 3 or 4 BEFORE camp begins. Snack and drink provided for child. Parent attends with child. The fun activities are designed with significant parental involvement. We cannot accommodate unregistered siblings.
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| Session I |
May 26-30 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
| Session II |
June 2-6 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
| Session III |
June 9-13 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
| Session IV |
June 16-20 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
| Session V |
June 23-27 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
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| Snack sponsor |
Snyder's of Hanover |
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Are You My Mother?
Whether she hops or flies or walks or swims, it's essential to know your mother. Animal families are distinct - just like ours.
Kindergarten:Zookids who will be 5 BEFORE camp begins. Parent does not attend. Snack and drink provided.
| Dates: |
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| Session I |
May 26-30 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
| Session II |
June 2-6 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
| Session III |
June 9-13 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
| Session IV |
June 16-20 |
9 a.m.-Noon |
Are You My Mother?
Does a tadpole have a mother? What does a caterpillar's dad look like? Animal families are amazing!
First Grade: Zookids who will be entering the first grade. Bring a sack lunch. Drink provided.
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| Session I |
June 2-6 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session II |
June 30-July 4 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session III |
July 14-18 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session IV |
July 21-25 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
big, Bigger, BIGGEST
Tiny butterflies to giant frogs and marmosets to elephants, animals of all shapes and sizes fit into the web of life.
Second or Third Grade: Zookids who will be entering the 2nd or 3rd grade. Bring a sack lunch. Drink provided.
| Dates: |
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| Session I |
June 9-13 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session II |
June 30-July 4 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session III |
July 14-18 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session IV |
July 28-August 1 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Dinner or Diner?
From the monarch of butterflies to the king of the jungle, it's "toadally" astonishing what and how animals eat. Uncover some of the secrets of eating wild.
Fourth or Fifth Grade: Zookids who will be entering the 4th or 5th grade. Bring a sack lunch. Drink provided.
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| Session I |
June 23-27 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session II |
July 7-11 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session III |
July 21-25 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Session IV |
July 28-August 1 |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
If I Ran the Zoo!
How would you put the pieces and parts together to make a zoo? Excitement is everywhere when you discover what it takes to operate a zoo. Surprises are around every corner.
Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Grade: Zookids who will be entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Bring a sack lunch. Drink provided.
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| Session I |
June 23-27 |
9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Session II |
July 7-11 |
9am -3 p.m. |
| Session III |
July 14-18 |
9 a.m.-3p.m. |
Why Do They Do That? (Sessions I and II)
Can a tiger really use a phone book? Explore the baffling world of enrichment. What does a frog find interesting? Make a "critter" and watch a predator hunt it! Enrichment - it's just another word for fun in the animal world.
NEW! ShowTime (Session III Only)
Learn to work with some education animals, use4 biofacts and jokes, write and research the script and create a stage presence. Work together to produce your own show and actually perform it at week's end! Discover what a zoo career is all about in this first ever ShowTime ZooCamp!
| Cost per session: |
Zoo members |
Non-members |
| Preschool and Kindergarten Sessions: |
$105 |
$115 |
| First through Fifth Grade Sessions |
$115 |
$125 |
| Sixth through Eighth Grade Sessions |
$125 |
$135 |
Each ZooCamper will be experiencing a program especially designed to meet the needs, interests, and expectations appropriate to their age and developmental stage, so it is important that you comply with the age guidelines. Please do not request to enroll children in other age categories. Siblings are not allowed to attend. Children with special needs may require a personal chaperone. Come to as many camps as you wish.
Registration will open TUESDAY, April 22, for zoo members and TUESDAY, April 29, for non-members. Registration is required.
Important details:
A fee of $5 per 15 minutes will be charged for late pickups. After 15 minutes, the camper can be picked up at the Zoo Education Department.
All camps are held at the Knoxville Zoo. Registration required. Call 637-5331 and use option 7 Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 4:30pm. Please have your credit card and Zoo membership ID number ready! Programs are held rain or shine. Programs fill quickly and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration fees are non-refundable, that means that if you choose to cancel your registration, all fees are forfeited.
The Zoo Education Department reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration. A full refund will be given for program cancellations. |