https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/critter-camp/ See website for full camp details Must be at least 4 years old to register, 5 years old to pet reptiles. Species may vary depending on animal health and safety. MONDAY Theme: Survival – Animals have amazing features and behaviors that help them survive! Campers will discover the adaptations different animals use to move, stay safe, find what they need, and thrive in their environments. Animals: Dog, rabbit, bearded dragon, turtle, and earthworm. TUESDAY Theme: Shelter – What’s hiding in the habitats around us? Campers will take a closer look at the mysterious world of ecosystems and discover how plants, animals, and their environments are all connected. Animals: Miniature cow, chinchilla, dove, rosy or sand boa, and beetle. WEDNESDAY Theme: Signals – Animals have all kinds of clever ways to communicate! Campers will decode the sounds, movements, and other signals animals use to share messages and stay safe. Animals: Miniature horse, dog, parrot, tortoise, and leopard gecko. THURSDAY Theme: Predator or Prey – Every animal needs to eat, but they don’t all find food in the same way. Campers will explore the ways animals hunt, gather, and eat, from sneaky strategies to surprising food choices. Animals: Sheep, guinea pig, chicken, ball python, and frog. FRIDAY Theme: Coexistence – Animals share our world, and it’s important to treat them with kindness and respect. Campers will explore how we can care for all creatures, from the cuddly to the creepy-crawly! Animals: Goat, rabbit, parrot, skink, and cockroach.
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