Summer Safari

Each summer kids in kindergarten through the 8th grade can spend a whole week learning about the zoo and its unique residents during Summer Safari. Each class is geared to a specific age group and sessions include activities, crafts, behind-the-scenes tours, snacks, train rides, animal encounters, visits with zookeepers, and a t-shirt. Summer Safari classes enable your child to experience the Zoo and its animals under the guidance of educators, trained volunteers and Zoo staff.

FOTAZ Member: $80 per class
Non-Member: $90 per class

Please Note

• The Parent/Guardian/Grandparent listed on the form must match the name listed on the FOTAZ Membership to qualify for the discount, and FOTAZ membership status is checked.
• Non-members can begin registering Monday, April 1 at 9 am. Non-member registrations will not be processed until Monday, April 1.

Registration

• Print the Summer Safari registration form and frequently asked questions.
• Forms can be mailed, faxed, or dropped off at the zoo office. Registrations will not be taken over the phone.

For Online Registration

• Each class has to be registered for individually.
• Multiple children can be registered for the same class on one online form.

Cancelations & Rescheduling

• Full refunds are given only to those who make the request more than two weeks prior to class starting (A $3 processing fee will be charged for refunds of credit card or online payments).
• Requests made less than two weeks prior to class will receive only a 50% refund since the spot has been reserved for you and it may not be filled.
• Individuals making a request within six days of the class shall not receive a refund.
• Rescheduling requests are determined by availability.

Children can only be registered for TWO Summer Safari classes at a time.

All classes are based on GRADE COMPLETED in May 2013.

KINDERGARTEN (Completed)
June 10 - 14 9 am - noon	Exploring Habitats Connect animals with their habitats and learn what animals need in their environment to survive.	CLASS FULL
June 24 - 28 9 am - noon	Traveling Through the Tree Tops Monkey around and see how animals use the trees as a safe hide-away or a cafe in the clouds.	CLASS FULL
July 15 - 19 9 am - noon	From A to Z in the Rainforest Go on a wild trip to find the intriguing creatures and plants that call the rainforest home.	CLASS FULL
July 29 - Aug. 2 9 am - noon	A Hop, Skip and Jump to South America Discover if you've got the moves as we explore South America to see how animals move and search for food.

GRADES 3rd & 4th (Completed)
June 3 - 7 9 am- noon	Helping Save Species Discover the zoo's endangered species and what is being done to help save them. You can come up with ideas of your own!	CLASS FULL
June 17 - 21 9 am- noon	Exploring the Americas Travel through North, Central and South America to learn interesting facts about the animals and how people co-exist with them.	CLASS FULL
June 24 - 28 1 pm - 4 pm	Ants, Termites, Spiders & More Creepy Critters Surf a different kind of web - the web of life! Uncover fun facts about creepy critters and the animals that depend on them.
July 8 - 12 9 am- noon	Building a Zoo What does it take to build a new animal exhibit? Learn about the process, visit the work site and help design an exhibit of your own.	CLASS FULL
July 22 - 26 9 am- noon	Safari in Central America Go on a cultural safari to discover the wildlife, people and way of life in areas of Central America.	CLASS FULL

GRADES 7th & 8th (Completed)
June 24 - 28 9 am - noon	Keeping Animals Healthy Learn about the proactive approach to zoo veterinary medicine and how our team works hard to keep the animals healthy.