Winter ZooVenture Day Camp

Camp days include touchable animal visits in the classroom, guided Zoo tours, games, crafts, stories and songs. New animal themes and activities make each day special. Children may attend one day, several days or all the days offered, whatever best fits your schedule.

Early drop-off (8 a.m. - 9 a.m./$5 per day) and late pick-up (4 p.m. - 6 p.m./$10 per day) are available. Please add any early/late care to your registration form.

Lunch: Please note that ZooLunch is NOT available for Winter ZooVenture. Full day campers must pack a lunch and drink.

 

Ages 4 - Kindergarten
Time:
Half-day sessions: 9 a.m. to Noon OR 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost:
Zoo members: $15 per person
Non-members: $18 per person

Ages 4-4th grade
Time:
Full-day sessions: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost:
Zoo members: $30 per person
Non-members: $35 per person

For more information:
Education Registrar:503-220-2781
E-mail:Tracy.Modde@oregonzoo.org

Cancellation Policy: Refunds, minus a 10% administrative fee, are available only if you cancel 5 working days before the program date.

Registration Form

Some Like It Cold

Monday, December 22 Look at how animals are built for winter. Did you know that a polar bear's skin and hair are not white? Learn more cold, hard facts about animal adaptation to the frigid days ahead.

How Do They Do That?

Tuesday, December 23 Discover how animals climb, fly, glide, dive and survive in the wild, wild world. Animals perform all sorts of amazing natural tricks. Learn how and why they do it.

Stripes, Antlers, Horns and Beaks

Wednesday, December 24 Why do tigers and zebras have different stripes? What are antlers and horns used for? And why are there so many different kinds of beaks? Spend the day exploring all the amazing forms animals take and learn about why they look they way they do.

Wildlife Detectives

Monday, December 29 Investigate tracks, trails, sounds and structures. Learn how to unravel the secrets of animal signs and messages left in nature. Look for animal signs in the Zoo and see where they lead you.

Wintering In

Tuesday, December 30 Different animals get ready for winter in different ways. Some stock up on food, some take a nap and others move south. Spend the day finding out about how the Zoo's animals handle winter in nature.

Wildlife Of The World

Wednesday, December 31 Celebrate the New Year with a whole world of wildlife. A global salute to animals as they are featured in cultures and countries through crafts, stories, legends and songs. Asia, Africa, North and South America are just some of the stops you might make on this whirlwind worldwide tour.

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