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Adorable axolotls, neato narwhals and perky pangolins! Through hands-on experiments, art, and observation, explore the world of strange species and endangered animals and how they adapt to their habitats. Learn about animal behaviors, locomotion, biomimicry, symbiotic relationships between animals, migration, and adaptations. Includes a trip to the Point Defiance Zoo to learn about how zoos keep animals’ minds and bodies interested and active through behavioral enrichment. Explore some of earth’s most unusual animals and animal behaviors. Learn about endangered species and how changes to the climate are affecting animals around the globe. Experiment with animal adaptations like camouflage and opposable thumbs to explore how animals match their environment. Create your own imaginary animal and the story of how it lives in its natural habitat. Learn about animal taxonomy and how different species are related to each other. Explore the science of animal movement with fliers, runners and jumpers. Discover things we can do to protect animals and their habitats. Please Note: This camp includes a field trip to Pt. Defiance Zoo. Transportation will be by school bus.
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