Campers get unique, hands-on opportunities for up-close animal encounters and direct interaction with zoo professionals, offering an insider's perspective on wildlife care and conservation efforts.
Denver Zoo Safari Camps offer an immersive experience where campers engage in a variety of hands-on activities focused on animals, conservation, and scientific exploration. Campers participate in up-close animal encounters, go on zoo expeditions, and tackle engineering challenges to devise solutions for real-world problems. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, allowing students to investigate guiding questions, engage in self-directed learning, and explore animal biofacts like pelts and skulls. Activities also include games, train and carousel rides, field trips, and interactions with zookeepers and other zoo staff, providing a comprehensive look into animal care and conservation science. Campers gain skills in observation, problem-solving, and data collection while fostering a deeper connection with wildlife and nature.
A typical day involves drop-off between 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., followed by various activities such as animal encounters, zoo exploration, engineering challenges, and games, with pick-up between 3:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
This camp is ideal for elementary-aged children (Kindergarten through 9th grade) who have a strong curiosity about animals, a desire to explore the natural world, and an interest in conservation science and engineering.
2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
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