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Zoo Quest!
7th - 9th Grade Camp
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7th through 9th graders who are ready for the next level experience at the Zoo will love these in-depth classes! We offer single day career classes with hands-on experience and a 3 day class ending in an overnight camp-out at the Zoo!
Summer Class Registration Guide Camp Schedule & Descriptions
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Register for Summer Camp Here!
Please Remember!
- Please enter the name of the CAMPER you are registering on the 2nd page!
- To complete camper forms look under the forms column to the right of your camper’s name.
- To register for classes select continue and look for the “register for activities” link under “Action Item” located to the far right of each camper’s name.
- You must fully complete the registration process to have a confirmed place on the waitlist or in the class!
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Camp Cost:
- Tag Along camps cost $40 per class
- Zoo Quest 3-day camp with overnight cost $259 per camper
Most frequently asked question: Will my child interact with any of the Zoo animals?
- Keeper Tag Along campers will be working side-by-side with zookeepers in or around animal exhibits. Animals presented will depend on the keepers’ schedule and the animals’ routines. All the animals at the zoo are wild animals and direct contact with animals is limited.
- Veterinarian Tag Along campers will be exploring the veterinary hospital, animal interactions are dependent on the needs of the animals that day.
- Zoo Quest campers will have opportunities to have up-close encounters with a few of our animals. Including chats with our Zookeepers, an animal encounter with the interpretive center, an animal feeding, and a chance to create enrichment for one of our animals. We also provide biofacts (shells, pelts, bones etc.) that the campers may investigate to enrich their experience.
Zoo Quest Overview:
These classes are designed for students entering the 7th, 8th or 9th grade. You may be wondering just what happens during a typical Tag Along or Zoo Quest camp. Below is a brief overview and outline of the camps we offer.
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Zoo Keeper a Tag Along, 9:00 am – noon
Campers will go behind the scenes and into actual animal exhibits as they learn what it takes to be a Zookeeper! Because campers will be working alongside keeper staff, please make sure they know they will get dirty and they wear closed toed tennis shoes or boots.
Sample of Keeper Tag Schedule:
8:30- 9:00 am: Campers arrive, Check-in, make name button
Meet Camp Counselors and other tag along participants.
9:00-9:20 am: Meet Sacramento Zookeeper.
Tour Keeper Kitchen Area: Discuss animal diets, & keeper duties.
9:20-11:55 am: Participants will assist with the cleaning of animal exhibits and making
animal enrichments. Specific activities are varied based on animal area and the current
needs of keeper staff. Other duties may include animal feedings, hands-on interactions
with Animal Ambassadors, and preparation of animal diets.
11:55 am-12:00 pm: Goodbye campers and clean-up for teachers
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Zoo Veterinarian Tag Along, 9:00 am – noon
Campers will go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dr. Murray E. Fowler Veterinary Hospital and get hands on experience with some tools of the trade.
Sample of Vet Tag Along Schedule:
8:30-9:00 am: Campers arrive, Check-in, make name button
Meet Camp Counselors and other tag along participants.
9:00-9:20 am: Meet Sacramento Zoo Keeper.
Tour Keeper Kitchen Area: Discuss animal diets, & keeper duties.
9:20-10:30 am: Meet Sacramento Zoo Veterinarian, tour the Sacramento Zoo’s on-site Vet
Hospital, including treatment rooms and radiology, practice utilizing standard veterinary
devices and mock hospital exams.
10:30-11:55 am: Participants will accompany or assist the Sacramento Zoo Veterinarians
in their daily activities. These may include animal hospital exams, rounds to the various
animal areas, or tranquilizer dart practice.
11:55 am-12:00 pm: Goodbye campers and clean-up for teachers
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Zoo Quest: The Wolf’s Guenon and Other Small Wonders 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Campers will gain an understanding in the how Zoos are helping to protect biodiversity and some of the challenges they face. The class will run from 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, the class will start at 9 am and include an overnight stay. Students will be picked up between 8 and 8:30 am on Saturday. Snacks will be included each day, dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday morning will be provided.
Sample of Zoo Quest Schedule:
8:30-9:00 am: Campers arrive, check-in, make name button
Meet Camp Counselors and other zoo quest participants.
9:00-9:20 am: Song-time with all campers on the lawn.
Announcements, rules and camp songs
9:20-11:59 am: Ice breaker game
Introduction to the theme (Activity & Craft)
Special IC animal encounter
Break, hand washing and snack time
Game or Activity
Go around the zoo and visit some of our zoo animals.
11:59 am-12:59 pm: Lunch
1:00-3:55 pm: Follow up on theme (Activity 2 & Craft 2)
Animal Encounter (meet with a zookeeper for an animal chat)
Break, hand washing & Snack time
Movie or activity in classroom to get out of the afternoon heat.
Review of what we have learned
3:30-4:05 pm: Goodbye campers and clean-up for teachers
(except Friday campers stay for overnight)
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Camp Counselor: Ages 15 to 18
As a counselor, you will help camp teachers prepare for and teach classes for kids ages 4 – 14. You will lead songs and games, tour the kids around the Zoo, and work with teachers and kids to make sure everyone is having a great time!
Classes and Camps FAQ
Find out all the answeres to frequently ask questions about summer camp! The how, why and where of everything you need to know to make sure your wild child has a wonderful summer camp experience!
Scholarships
Through generous donations we are able to offer a limited number of summer camp scholarships. Visit the scholarship page for more information.
Cancellation and Session Changes
We understand that plans may change. If your camper is no longer able to attend the class(es) you signed up for please review our cancellation and session change policies page, print out the appropriate form and send it to our Reservation Specialist.
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