OREGON ZOO  .   PORTLAND, OREGON

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Camp Information

Entering Kindergarten or 4-6 year olds

Penguin Camp

FEES: Zoo members $75 - Non-members $90

Penguin Campers explore the natural world using all their senses. Colors, patterns, textures, shapes, sounds, smells, and tastes fill each days exciting activities. Busy campers develop their appreciation for animals and build language and participation skills.
Note: ZooLunch is not available for Penguin Camp, due to the half day sessions of this program.

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For Students Entering...

1st - 5th Grade
Zoo Members: $165 - Non-Members $195 ZooCamp Lunch available
Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

1st Grade: Tiger Camp

Discovering the natural world through hands-on experiences, Zoo exploration, and crafts, Tiger Campers build their understanding of similarities and differences in animals and habitats.
Games, songs, group activities and cooperative learning experiences build social skills while teaching basic environmental concepts.

2nd Grade: Giraffe Camp

Adding to the fun of a week at the Zoo, Giraffe Campers visit with a variety of small mammals, birds and reptiles that come right into their classroom. Campers will handle and observe these animals while learning about special adaptations and behaviors. To top off the week theyll feed the birds (by hand!) in the African Aviary!
Who would guess that science could be so much fun?

3rd Grade: Rhino Camp

Wear comfortable shoes - Rhino Camp covers a lot of habitat!
These campers explore food webs and food chains, predatorprey relationships and human influences on nature. Rhino Campers also experience the fascinating world of insects with special tours of the Insect Zoo and a collection safari.
Songs, crafts and games are included.

4th Grade: Otter Camp

Hands-on animal experiences and tours enhance the fun of looking at how zoos meet the needs of animals. In addition to all the regular Zoo Camp fun, Otter Campers will work alongside ZooTeens in the African pygmy goat exhibit.
This behind-the-scenes activity will give the campers a genuine feel for what its like to be a zookeeper.

5th Grade: Safari Camp

Get a close look at what zoos do to help animals here at home and around the world. Learn how keepers care for animals and what environmental enrichmentis. Youll make a special treat for an animal and watch how it reacts. A special behind the scenes tour of the Birds of Prey mews will highlight the week as you explore animal care and wildlife conservation.

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For Students Entering...

6st - 7th Grade
Zoo Members: $185 - Non-Members $210 ZooCamp Lunch available (except for Wild Science Travel Camp)
You may register for a week of Animal Investigation AND a week of Wild Science

6th & 7th Grade:
Animal Investigation Corps

Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: arrive at 6:30 p.m. for an overnight with an after-dark tour,
evening program and breakfast
Saturday: 9 a.m. parents pick-up students

If youve ever wondered what its like to work in a zoo, this camp is for you! A.I.C. focuses on Zoo operations and endangered animals. Be a junior zookeeper as you tour behind the scenes of a major animal exhibit and work with animal keepers - all while exploring the purposes, changes and benefits of zoos.
This camp includes an OVERNIGHT stay at the Zoo.

6th & 7th Grade:
Wild Science Travel Camp

Monday - Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. leave for an overnight trip to Oxbow Park.
Friday: 4 p.m. Parents pick up students.

Explore parks, rivers and forests in this fun outdoor adventure. As a junior wildlife biologst youll use real scientific equipment like sweep nets, microscopes, water quality testing kits, animal surveys and radio telemetry to study wildlife in the wild. This is a traveling camp that spends the week away from the zoo to investigate nearby natural areas.
This camp includes an OVERNIGHT stay at Oxbow Park.
NOTE: ZooLunch is not available for Wild Science camp. Campers should pack a lunch daily.

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For Students Entering...

8th Grade: Junior ZooTeens

FEE: $275
Sessions begin July 8 and August 5

Preview what its like to be a ZooTeen! Behind the scenes tours, fun projects and public interaction highlight this fun and educational experience designed especially for animal loving, adventurous 8th graders. A special focus on Africa and the Zoos Kongo Ranger Station will provide this thorough introduction into the ZooTeen experience.
For information or registration, call: 503-220-2449. Scholarships are available, ask for information to be included in your packet.

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EXTENDED DAYCARE

Children are supervised in a classroom with games and videos available.
Pre-registration is required.We are unable to accommodate drop-ins.

• Early drop-off (not available for afternoon Penguin Camp)
  Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
  $20 for the week.
• Late pick-up (not available for morning Penguin Camp)
  Monday through Friday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  $40 for the week.
• Early drop-off AND Late pick-up (not available for Penguin Camp)
  Combined $60 for the week

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Zoo Camp Lunch

Price: $25 per week.
Lunches are sold for the full week, Monday through Friday
Not available for Wild Science or Penguin Camp

Sample Menus*: All meals come with a choice of milk, apple juice or lemonade.

• Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Gardenburgers, Sliced Tomato, Lettuce, Watermelon, Salad, Cookies
• Chicken Strips, Carrot sticks with Ranch dip, Assorted Whole Fruit, Cookies
• Pizza Buffet with: Pepperoni or Plain Cheese Pizza, Carrot sticks, Fruit Salad, Brownies

*Menu items may change depending on availability and demand.

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Short Week for All Camps!

Due to the 4th of July the Zoo is offering a short 3-day Camp July 1-3

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