Education at the Zoo Zoo School Camps  
 

Summer Camps

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This summer, Zoo School at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is headquarters for 100 week-long camps for students in K-8th grades. Kids can learn about nature, science and the animal kingdom while hiking through the zoo, exploring behind-the-scenes and cooling off in the zoo's water play areas. Adventure camps include animal encounters, keeper talks, educational shows, games, crafts and more.

 

A Typical Day at Summer Camp Includes:

  • Zoo hikes
  • Classroom lessons with pictures and artifacts
  • Daily animal encounter or animal enrichment
  • Activities based on the weekly camp theme
  • Arts and crafts projects
  • Animal shows
  • Animal feedings
  • Keeper talks
  • Educational videos
  • Schedules will vary depending on the grade level, the instructor, and the weekly theme.


Summer Camps 2008 begin on June 9, 2008 and conclude August 15, 2008.  Back by popular demand we offer a 15% Discount Pre-Registration Day on March 15, 2008 (Saturday).  You will receive a 15% discount online beginning at 12:01 a.m and ending at 11:59 p.m on March 15, 2008 (Saturday).

Extended care is available for an additional charge (15% discount is not applied to extended care), and advance registration is required.   Click here to register online or for more information, call 813-935-8552, ext.232.


Special Events for Pre-School Students

We also offer special Holiday themed Pre-K Camps just for 3 to 5 year olds. These camps are 1.5 to 2 hours long and include themes such as Manatee Friends, Boo Zoo, Gobble Gobble, Reindeer Magic, and Valentine's Day Celebration. Register early. Please note that an adult must accompany preschoolers to the Holiday Camps. Sign up early, camps fill fast.


Day and Holiday Camps for K-5th Grade Students

No school? No problem! We offer day and holiday camps that are both educational and fun. Camps include an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of the Zoo, make animal enrichments, meet amazing animals up close, enjoy unlimited animal rides, play in the water fountains, and make some new friends.

For more information on our classes and programs call our Registrar at 813-935-8552 ext. 232