Racine Zoo Summer Camp Now Open, Register Today

MOUNT PLEASANT-STURTEVANT, WI - From The Racine Zoo: It’s cold outside, but it’s not too early to be thinking warmer thoughts. How about joining the Racine Zoo for Summer Camp this year? Summer Camp sessions are available to children three years of age to youngsters entering the seventh grade in the fall of 2018. Zoo Summer Camp sessions begin the week of June 18th and end the week of August 20th. Registrations are being accepted online at https://www.racinezoo.org/2018-zoo-summer-camp, via mail or email to education@racinezoo.org.

Each year, Racine Zoo’s Summer Camp program hosts hundreds of children for hands-on educational opportunities to learn about animals and conservation while playing games and having fun. From story-time for preschool campers to our older Junior Zookeepers helping staff care for the animals, each child leaves our camp with a deep love and respect for wildlife and wild places. Racine Zoo summer camp offers all campers a unique, hands-on opportunity to gain knowledge about animals and their environments from our Zoo conservation team and our education experts. Each camp will include a T-shirt, daily snack, up-close animal encounters, games, crafts, special tours and so much more. From old favorites like Zoovengers and Animal Outlaws, Super Sleuths, Fossils, & Mysteries, and Animal Olympics to new themes like Animal Patrol, Gonna Go Wild, and Magical Menagerie, children are sure to have an amazing week and come home with new crazy animal facts and crafts every night.

“Summer camp is a fantastic opportunity for kids to take a deep dive into conservation education,” says Aszya Summers, Conservation Education Manager at the Racine Zoo. “By having a full week to explore a topic, we are able to build a bond with our campers and build a deep love and understanding for the natural world. Plus, what is more fun than coming to the zoo every day and spending time with our animals?”

Each week-long Racine Zoo Camp session is $165 for current Zoo members and $190 per week for non-Zoo members. Camps run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each camp session is limited to 20 campers, so sign up soon because space is limited.

For an additional fee, before and after camp childcare options are also available. For a complete listing of Zoo Summer Camp descriptions and registration information visit racinezoo.org.

Save money and take advantage of the discounted Zoo membership rate. You can purchase a Zoo membership anytime online or at our Zoo gift shop. Memberships start at $40 and include benefits like free zoo admission all year long, free admission to exclusive Member Mondays, discounted admission to special events and programs, and a whole lot more.

About the Racine Zoo

Nestled along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, the Racine Zoo is open year round. Current hours are 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Winter admission rates are: Members and children under the age of three: FREE, children three years to 15 years: $3, seniors: $3.50, and adults: $4. For more information on the Racine Zoo, its programs and events, visit www.racinezoo.org, call 262.636.9189 and find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Photo courtesy of Racine Zoo Summer Camp