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ZOO CAMP

Zoo Camp Handbook

CAMP PROGRAMMING & SPECIAL DAYS

SAMPLE OF DAILY SCHEDULE OF ZOO CAMP

The following is a sample of a typical day at Zoo Camp:

TimeCamp Activities
9:00am Drop-off at front of Zoo to meet camp counsellors
9:15am - 9:30am Game - animal related group activity
9:30am - 10:30am Visit Eurasia Wilds
10:30am - 11:00am Zoomobile Tour
11:00am - 11:30am Visit Indo-Malaya Pavilion
11:30am - 12:00pm Lunch
12:00pm - 12:30pm Biofacts Presentation
12:30pm - 2:00pm Tour Americas Pavilion incorporating games/activities at various locations
2:00pm - 2:30pm Go Behind-The-Scenes at the Mayan Temple
2:30pm - 3:00pm Outdoor themed activity
3:00pm - 3:20pm Snack
3:20pm - 3:30pm Wrap up talk on the way to Camper Drop-Off Space to sign out

WHAT DOES THE CAMP FEE INCLUDE?

  • One full week of guided activities and learning experiences
  • At least one unique behind-the-scenes tour and/or special animal encounter
  • Daily admission to the Toronto Zoo during Zoo Camp hours (9:00 am to 3:30 pm)
  • One Zoomobile ride during camp hours (following public health guidelines)
  • A camp t-shirt
  • Pizza Pizza lunch on the Thursday of the camp week

WILL MY CHILD HAVE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH ANIMALS?

We are pleased to continue offering special opportunities with animals for our Zoo Camp participants, while maintaining health and safety. Each camp group will participate in at least one unique behind-the-scenes encounter with an animal and keeper. Campers will have the opportunity to have an interactive discussion and ask their questions directly to the keepers. Campers will also participate in at least one unique guided nature activity, such as a pond exploration, bird watching, or insect scavenger hunt. These opportunities are specially selected based on age group and weekly camp theme.

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Every Wednesday, Zoo Camp offers a fun theme day where children are encouraged to dress up and/or put on additional accessories for the day. Examples of past "Wacky Wednesday" include: crazy hair, funny hat, accessories, Halloween costume, funny shorts, etc. Details about Wacky Wednesday will be given out on the first day of camp of each week.

SPLASH ISLAND

Splash Island is NOT included in any Zoo Camp activities.

COVID-19 Update: Due to the ongoing presence of COVID-19, Toronto Zoo reserves the right to update our policies, programs, offerings, and optional extras before or during the summer to ensure they meet public health recommendations and regulations.