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Camp Descriptions

  • All camps will be held from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on ASD in-service or holidays.

  • Maximum enrollment will be 15 campers per day to maintain 1:5 staff ratio.

  • Winter camps will be ages 6-12, with appropriate activities for younger/older kids.

  • Camps include behind-scenes encounters with animals and staff.

  • Indoor and outdoor activities planned, depending on weather conditions.

  • Camp fees include two snacks, a full lunch, bottled water, materials.
  • All camps are pre-registration only.  Registration is online only.
  • After you register, you will receive a confirmation email which includes camp details.
  • NOTE:  Drop-off/pick-up locations may have changed since the last camp season.  Details included in the confirmation email.
Snow Cats:  Go behind-the-scenes with our cats this winter!  Learn how snow leopards, Amur tigers, and lynx thrive in winter conditions in their native habitats.  Program includes close encounters with our cats and keeper staff.
 
Battle of the Poles:  Do polar bears and penguins coexist?  Only in cartoons!  This program will highlight the differences in the wildlife species and ecosystems of both the North and South Polar Regions.  Program includes encounters with our polar animals of the north.
 
Animal Enrichment 3-Day Session:  Don’t miss one of our most popular camps!  Learn why enrichment is an important in animal care and help staff make enrichment for the animals.  Program includes assisting with enrichment for the animals and observing their reactions.  Each day will have a different species focus.  Monday = Canids, Tuesday = Raptors, Wednesday = Weasels.
 
Sweating Polar Bears:  Learn how polar bears are being threatened by the loss of their sea ice habitat.  Activities will illustrate how we can do our part to reduce our carbon footprint and save this species in the wild.  Program will include interactive games and close encounters with our two polar bears.
 
Dog Mushing:  Our popular dog mushing program is back for another winter, so register early to reserve your spot.  Meet a recreational musher and dog team, learn what it takes to care for sled dogs, and examine a sled and other equipment.  Program includes hands-on encounters with sled dogs.
 
Zoo Awareness Week 5-Day Spring Break Session:  Monday = Modern Zoos, Tuesday = Zoo Diets, Wednesday = Enrichment, Thursday = Animal Training, Friday = Zoo Ambassadors.  Programs provide a clear picture of what zoos are about through a variety of animal encounters, staff discussions, demonstrations, and activities.
 
Questions?  klarson@alaskazoo.org, jsirova@alaskazoo.org, (907) 346-2858.