Camps

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

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Each day has a special theme and is filled with fun and educational activities like hands-on interactions with animals, guided zoo tours, games, art activities, stories and more. To make it easy for any schedule, parents can enroll their children in one day or in all three!

Spring Camp is designed for students ages 6-13 and runs from 9am-3:30pm. All camps are outdoors and occur rain or shine, so students must dress appropriately. Tennis shoes are required. Campers should bring along a lunch that does not require refrigeration. The zoo will provide water and juice.

Registration deadline is March 24, 2023!

Reservations can only be made with full payment. No refunds are given unless the zoo cancels camp. Space in all camps is limited. To register, fill out the attached form and return to the zoo with full payment or register online at www.mmzoo.org. No phone reservations will be accepted. Please call or email Bambi Godkin with additional questions at (540) 343-3241 x103 or education@mmzoo.org.

Camp Schedule

Tuesday, April 4- Amazing Animal Adaptations Abound!
What special traits and abilities help various types of animals survive, how did they develop them and why are they so important? Campers will get a firsthand look at different types of animal adaptations and how these physical features and behaviors ensure the survival of animals in the wild and right here at the zoo!

Wednesday, April 5-Animal Detectives
What makes a bird a bird or a mammal a mammal? Do reptiles always have scales? Campers will learn about how animals are classified and use their detective skills to identify various animals at the zoo.

Thursday, April 6- Endangered Species Escapades
What does it mean when a species becomes endangered and what are some of the common causes? Mill Mountain Zoo has numerous endangered and vulnerable species in its collection, and campers will get a chance to learn about those and other species found around the globe, as well as ways they may be able to help these animals.

Single Day Rates: Member/$65 & Non-Member/$70

3 Day Rates: $180/Member & $200/Non-Member

Each day has a special theme and is filled with fun and educational activities like hands-on interactions with animals, guided zoo tours, games, art activities, stories and more. To make it easy for any schedule, parents can enroll their children in one day or in all three!

Spring Camp is designed for students ages 6-13 and runs from 9am-3:30pm. All camps are outdoors and occur rain or shine, so students must dress appropriately. Tennis shoes are required. Campers should bring along a lunch that does not require refrigeration. The zoo will provide water and juice.

Registration deadline is March 24, 2023!

Reservations can only be made with full payment. No refunds are given unless the zoo cancels camp. Space in all camps is limited. To register, fill out the attached form and return to the zoo with full payment or register online at www.mmzoo.org. No phone reservations will be accepted. Please call or email Bambi Godkin with additional questions at (540) 343-3241 x103 or education@mmzoo.org.

Camp Schedule

Tuesday, April 4- Amazing Animal Adaptations Abound!
What special traits and abilities help various types of animals survive, how did they develop them and why are they so important? Campers will get a firsthand look at different types of animal adaptations and how these physical features and behaviors ensure the survival of animals in the wild and right here at the zoo!

Wednesday, April 5-Animal Detectives
What makes a bird a bird or a mammal a mammal? Do reptiles always have scales? Campers will learn about how animals are classified and use their detective skills to identify various animals at the zoo.

Thursday, April 6- Endangered Species Escapades
What does it mean when a species becomes endangered and what are some of the common causes? Mill Mountain Zoo has numerous endangered and vulnerable species in its collection, and campers will get a chance to learn about those and other species found around the globe, as well as ways they may be able to help these animals.

Single Day Rates: Member/$65 & Non-Member/$70

3 Day Rates: $180/Member & $200/Non-Member

Each day has a special theme and is filled with fun and educational activities like hands-on interactions with animals, guided zoo tours, games, art activities, stories and more. To make it easy for any schedule, parents can enroll their children in one day or in all three!

Spring Camp is designed for students ages 6-13 and runs from 9am-3:30pm. All camps are outdoors and occur rain or shine, so students must dress appropriately. Tennis shoes are required. Campers should bring along a lunch that does not require refrigeration. The zoo will provide water and juice.

Registration deadline is March 24, 2023!

Reservations can only be made with full payment. No refunds are given unless the zoo cancels camp. Space in all camps is limited. To register, fill out the attached form and return to the zoo with full payment or register online at www.mmzoo.org. No phone reservations will be accepted. Please call or email Bambi Godkin with additional questions at (540) 343-3241 x103 or education@mmzoo.org.

Camp Schedule

Tuesday, April 4- Amazing Animal Adaptations Abound!
What special traits and abilities help various types of animals survive, how did they develop them and why are they so important? Campers will get a firsthand look at different types of animal adaptations and how these physical features and behaviors ensure the survival of animals in the wild and right here at the zoo!

Wednesday, April 5-Animal Detectives
What makes a bird a bird or a mammal a mammal? Do reptiles always have scales? Campers will learn about how animals are classified and use their detective skills to identify various animals at the zoo.

Thursday, April 6- Endangered Species Escapades
What does it mean when a species becomes endangered and what are some of the common causes? Mill Mountain Zoo has numerous endangered and vulnerable species in its collection, and campers will get a chance to learn about those and other species found around the globe, as well as ways they may be able to help these animals.

Single Day Rates: Member/$65 & Non-Member/$70

3 Day Rates: $180/Member & $200/Non-Member

Each day has a special theme and is filled with fun and educational activities like hands-on interactions with animals, guided zoo tours, games, art activities, stories and more. To make it easy for any schedule, parents can enroll their children in one day or in all three!

Spring Camp is designed for students ages 6-13 and runs from 9am-3:30pm. All camps are outdoors and occur rain or shine, so students must dress appropriately. Tennis shoes are required. Campers should bring along a lunch that does not require refrigeration. The zoo will provide water and juice.

Registration deadline is March 24, 2023!

Reservations can only be made with full payment. No refunds are given unless the zoo cancels camp. Space in all camps is limited. To register, fill out the attached form and return to the zoo with full payment or register online at www.mmzoo.org. No phone reservations will be accepted. Please call or email Bambi Godkin with additional questions at (540) 343-3241 x103 or education@mmzoo.org.

Camp Schedule

Tuesday, April 4- Amazing Animal Adaptations Abound!
What special traits and abilities help various types of animals survive, how did they develop them and why are they so important? Campers will get a firsthand look at different types of animal adaptations and how these physical features and behaviors ensure the survival of animals in the wild and right here at the zoo!

Wednesday, April 5-Animal Detectives
What makes a bird a bird or a mammal a mammal? Do reptiles always have scales? Campers will learn about how animals are classified and use their detective skills to identify various animals at the zoo.

Thursday, April 6- Endangered Species Escapades
What does it mean when a species becomes endangered and what are some of the common causes? Mill Mountain Zoo has numerous endangered and vulnerable species in its collection, and campers will get a chance to learn about those and other species found around the globe, as well as ways they may be able to help these animals.

Single Day Rates: Member/$65 & Non-Member/$70

3 Day Rates: $180/Member & $200/Non-Member

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

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Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters living on our planet.  Each 3-day camp is designed to encourage a child’s respect and enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities. Besides shadowing and assisting keepers, campers will experience up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations and OH, SO MUCH MORE!  There are camps available for ages 6-13.

Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters living on our planet.  Each 3-day camp is designed to encourage a child’s respect and enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities. Besides shadowing and assisting keepers, campers will experience up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations and OH, SO MUCH MORE!  There are camps available for ages 6-13.

Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters living on our planet.  Each 3-day camp is designed to encourage a child’s respect and enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities. Besides shadowing and assisting keepers, campers will experience up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations and OH, SO MUCH MORE!  There are camps available for ages 6-13.

Mill Mountain Zoo’s popular summer camps are a terrific way to introduce your child to the animal kingdom or to foster an existing interest in the feathered, furry and scaly critters living on our planet.  Each 3-day camp is designed to encourage a child’s respect and enthusiasm for the natural world through hands-on, fun and educational activities. Besides shadowing and assisting keepers, campers will experience up-close animal encounters, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, scientific explorations and OH, SO MUCH MORE!  There are camps available for ages 6-13.

Special Notes

All camps are outdoors and go rain or shine so students must dress appropriately. Tennis shoes are best.  No flip flops, sandals or crocs please!

All camps are from 9am-3:30pm, although there is After Camp Care available.

Campers will need to bring a lunch. The zoo will provide water and juice.

Space in all camps is limited. Registration is required one full week prior to the start date of the camp.

The Emergency Medical Form and the Liability Form will be emailed to you upon receipt of your registration form. Please return forms by the start date of camp.

No refunds unless zoo cancels camp.

registration

To register, fill out the form and return it to the zoo with full payment or book using the button below.  Please call or email Bambi Godkin with any additional questions at (540) 343-3241 ext. 103 or education@mmzoo.org.

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