A tiger lies on the ground behind glass, closely observed by two young girls who are sitting and looking at the animal, with their reflections visible in the glass.

River Otters

Full-day camp for children ages 7 – 9

DETAILS

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Summer Camp

In River Otters, campers spend the day tracking a grizzly bear, traveling through the forests of Borneo and discovering the wild in our very own backyard. Each curriculum has a theme which will develop throughout the week with zoo exploration, activities, games, big body play and empathy building opportunities. Curricula align with age-appropriate learning and development standards with an emphasis on both a camper’s development as a scientist and peer collaboration.

Themes

Tales from the Wild

Storytelling is one of the most human pursuits. And throughout history, animals have featured in many of our tales! In this camp, you’ll learn the real stories of some of our zoo animals’ lives and create animal stories of your own. We’ll create books of poetry and prose, make puppets, and act out a story of each camp group’s own creation.

Eco Expeditions

It’s a wild world out there! The world’s ecosystems—deserts, forests, grasslands, and dozens more—each have their own fascinating wildlife to discover. This camp will range far and wide while staying right here in our beautiful zoo, inspiring the minds and hearts of campers to love the natural world even more.

REGISTRATION

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Accommodation & Inclusion

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Cancelation and Modification of Camp Registration

All programs require a $50 non-refundable fee which will not be returned regardless of cancelation or modification date. Below are additional important cutoffs for cancelations or modifications.

No refunds will be issued after June 1st
After June 1 at 9:00 a.m., no program fees will be returned in the event of modification or cancellation to your registration. This includes but is not limited to Basic Fees, Non-refundable Fees, and Registration Fees, as well as extended care.
Modifications and cancelations can be made until June 1.
No refunds, make-ups, or credits will be issued for missing camp days or weeks due to illness, scheduling conflicts, or violation of camp policies.

Questions?

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