Chattanooga, Tennessee — Registration for Summer Camp at Chattanooga Zoo is officially open. The Zoo is offering programs for rising 1st through 12th grade students that include face-to-face encounters with wildlife, educational experiences with Zoo staff, opportunities to go behind the scenes at the Zoo and many other interactive and engaging activities.
“Zoo Camp is designed for explorers and adventurers of all ages,” said Darde Long, president and CEO of Chattanooga Zoo. “Camp programs for younger kids pack so much fun into a week at the Zoo and really help students develop a passion for wildlife and for learning. Middle and high school students get more robust opportunities to work alongside animal care and veterinary professionals, giving them an inside look into what it takes to care for animals and protect their habitats.”
Rising 1st through 5th graders will become Junior Zookeepers of the World at camp as they discover wildlife from around the globe. Camp includes creative games and crafts, age-appropriate science experiments with Zoo staff, exciting field trips, lots of animal meet and greets and time to explore the Zoo! Each week-long camp session will explore different types of animals — like carnivores, primates and reptiles — so students can sign up for multiple sessions for different experiences…