Abilene Zoo

Pre-School Classes at the ZOO! Classes will resume in the FALL!

Bring your pre-schooler (ages 3-4) to the zoo to learn amazing animal information.  Each class will feature a combination of animal encounters, crafts, activities, and books.  Classes are typically held the 3rd week of the month on Thursday or Friday in the education classroom at 10 or 11 am. Pre-registration is required as classes are limited to 20 children. Each session is $5 per child payable at the door – cash or check. Contact Joy at 676-6487 or joy.harsh@abilenetx.com to sign up.

     

Abilene Zoo Summer Camps -2013

 

All camps shown still have openings! Camps grades are for the grades the students will be entering. 

 

Download Summer Camp registration form

 

Preschool This is a drop off camp so kids need to be potty trained and able to stay without an adult. Camp times 9-12.  Per Week: $75 members/$85 non-members

 

Buggy Down:  July 22-26

Learn all about small critters around us

No Place Like Home: June 24-28 or August 5-9

Learn about places animals call home!

Night and Day: July 8-12

           Come and learn about the animals that wake up when we go to sleep!

 

Kindergarten and 1st: Camp times 9-2:30. Per week: $120 members/$140 non-members

 

Into the Woods:  August 12-16

Learn about animals that call the forest home   

 

   

2nd/3rd Grade: Camp times 9-2:30. Per week: $120 members/$140 non-members

 

Tiny Terrors:  June 17-21 or July 29-August 2

Learn about bugs, spiders and reptiles! 

Chomp: June 24-28 or August 5-9

Learn about what animals eat and the unique ways they catch their food!

Around the World:  July 15-19

Learn about animals that live in different habitats!

 

 

4th/5th Grade: Camp times 9-2:30.  Per week:$120 members/$140 non-members

Zoo School: July 8-12 or August 12-16

Learn how zoos operate and create your own zoo!

Wildlife Detective: July 29-August 2

Learn about the trace evidence animal leave behind

 

 

6th/7th Grade: July 1-3 from 9-2:30. $75 members/$85 non-members

Zoo Careers: In this camp students will learn about the different careers available in a zoo setting.

 

 

Questions? Contact Joy harsh at 676-6487 or joy.harsh@abilenetx.com

 

AFTER-CAMP CARE! After-camp care is available until 5:15 for those attending full day camps.  The cost is $10 per day. Please fill out this request form if this is needed.