Winter Safari Camp

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When school is out, Camp is in! 

We are here to engage and excite your young learners ages 5-11 during Winter Break.

Safari Camp is a great opportunity to engage young explorers in learning about the wild world around them and beginning their journey of conservation stewardship. Through Zoo explorations, up-close animal encounters, STEAM-based projects, hands-on science activities, environmental games and more, campers learn about attainable strategies and goals to combat environmental issues and are charged with finding simple ways that they can make a difference.

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Sign up for other seasonal Safari Camps throughout the year here.


December 30, 2024 - January 3, 2025
January 6, 2025
February 17-21, 2025

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

Extended care available for $15/day from 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Must be purchased for whole Camp session; cannot be purchased for individual days.

 

  • December 30 – January 3 & February 17 – 21 (5-day pricing): $400/week
    • Extended care cost: $75/week
  • January 6 (1-day pricing): $80
    • Extended care cost: $15

 

  • December 30 – January 3 & February 17 – 21 (5-day pricing): $320/week
    • Extended care cost: $75/week
  • January 6 (1-day pricing): $64
    • Extended care cost: $15

THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. Young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun! 

December 30-January 3: –  Mythical Creatures: History is full of stories of mythical animals that continue to capture the hearts and minds of people today. Join us as we investigate the power of storytelling and the human imagination, how it can help animals be loved and thrive, and how it can lead to conservation challenges for animals. Campers will explore the real animals that may have been muses for fabled beasts and end the week by sharing our very own mythical creature legends that help encourage mythical conservation action. It’s sure to be a magical experience!

January 6 – Prehistoric In(sect)igations: Years before our planet could host humans, it played home to some phenomenal insects. Campers will spend the day learning about how creepy-crawlies have grown (or more accurately, shrunk) over time. While we explore the changes in bug life over the years, we will look at what changes to our atmosphere and planet may have led insects to be what they are today. Campers will design a bug hotel to take home and place outdoors for modern-day pollinating insects in support of this vital part of our ecosystem.

February 17-21 – Eco Adventures: The world is full of amazing creatures who play vital roles in their environments, but many are losing their natural homes. Zoo Atlanta is committed to guiding conservation action both locally and globally, helping to alleviate environmental pressures. Join us as we learn about the Zoo’s conservation and sustainability initiatives; explore ways to be eco-friendly; and design bird stickers to protect our local, migratory birds.

5-11


Campers should provide their own snacks, lunches, and water bottles.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: 

  • Advance registration is required.
  • Payment in full is required at the time of registration.
  • Walk-up registrations are not accepted.
  • Registration closes the Wednesday before at midnight.

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY: 

  • Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. 
  • Refunds will not be issued for individual missed days of Camp. 
  • Cancellations received 2 or more weeks prior to the program start date will receive a full refund. 
  • Cancellations received 2 weeks or less prior to the program start date will result in a loss of 50% of total cost of the cancelled reservation.
  • Camp programs are rain-or-shine.

CHECK-IN & PICK-UP:

  • Check-in and pick-up will occur via the Education Conservation Gate of the Zoo. The Education Conservation Gate is located in the south (right-hand) corner of the Cherokee Avenue parking lot.
  • For your child’s safety, an adult 18 years old or older must check-in and pick-up your child with Zoo Atlanta staff.
  • To ensure the safety of all campers, parents/guardians will be given a number when they check-in their campers. Please make sure that whoever picks up your child knows this number. For their own safety, no camper will be released to someone who does not know their number.
  • All campers who have not purchased Extended Care and are not picked up by 4:30 p.m. will incur fees.
  • If camper is picked up late between 4:31 p.m.- 5 p.m., an additional $10 fee will be owed.
  • If camper is picked up late after 5:01 p.m., you will be charged an additional $1 for every additional minute.

PARTICIPANT SAFETY POLICIES 

  • We ask all participants to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory virus or other illness. 

Give the adventure of lifelong learning. Here’s an idea we can promise won’t be re-gifted: give a certificate for one of Zoo Atlanta’s education programs! You may also purchase gift certificates in $25 increments up to $100. Program restrictions apply. 

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Any other questions? Don’t hesitate to ask! Call 404.624.5822 or email education@zooatlanta.org.

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