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Early Learner (Ages 4-5)
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 Animal Alphabet - Single, Half-day
Aardvarks to Zebras, campers will visit a variety of Zoo animals while coloring in a unique Detroit Zoo Animal Coloring Book. Participants will be encouraged to observe the animals’ patterns, but still express their creativity! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: July 1, 1-4 p.m. July 13, 1-4 p.m.
July 23, 1-4 p.m. July 26, 1-4 p.m.
August 9, 9a.m.-noon |
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 Animal Talk - Single, Half-day
Roars and growls, hoots and hollers, squawks and squeaks! Come talk to the animals and we’ll see who answers back. Campers will visit the primates, lions, free-ranging peacocks and the macaws, some of the nosiest animals in the Zoo! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: July 1, 9 a.m.-noon July 12, 9 a.m.-noon
July 22, 9 a.m.-noon July 30, 9 a.m.-noon
August 13, 9a.m.-noon |
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 Artic Adventure NEW - Single, Half-day
Trek through the tundra, explore the open sea, watch seals swim overhead and journey through the pack ice in search of polar bears! Campers will tour the Arctic Ring of Life, a one of a kind exhibit among zoos and aquariums. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: July 2, 9 a.m.-noon July 14, 9 a.m.-noon
July 19, 9 a.m.-noon July 27, 9a.m.-noon
August 10, 9 a.m.-noon |
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 Bugs and Butterflies - Single, Half-day
Discover the weird and wild wonders of the insect world! Explore the indoor butterfly garden, then search outdoors under logs, near the ponds, and through the Backyards for Wildlife site as you get a close-up look at bugs of all sorts! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: June 28, 9 a.m.-noon July 15, 9 a.m.-noon
July 21, 9a.m.-noon July 29, 9a.m.-noon
August 12, 9 a.m.-noon |
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 Busy Barnyard NEW - Single, Half-day
The barnyard is a favorite among young guests. We’ll drop in on the horses, steer, pigs, chickens, donkeys and barn owl to see what they’re up to. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: July 2, 1-4 p.m. July 15, 1-4 p.m.
July 20, 9 a.m.–noon July 28, 1-4p.m.
August 11, 1-4 p.m. |
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 Crocodile Capers - Single, Half-day
What’s the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Come find out while you visit all the reptiles that live in the Holden Museum of Living Reptiles. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: June 29, 1-4 p.m. July 14, 1-4 p.m.
July 19, 1-4 p.m. July 27, 1-4p.m.
August 10, 1-4 p.m. |
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 Dino Digs - Single, Half-day
Become a paleontologist as we venture into the ancient world where dinosaurs once roamed. We’ll compare what we know about dinosaurs to their modern day relatives. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: June 29, 9 a.m.-noon July 13, 9 a.m.-noon
July 23, 9 a.m.-noon July 26, 9a.m.-noon
August 9, 9a.m.-noon |
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 Frog Hop - Single, Half-day
Hop through the National Amphibian Conservation Center to find frogs of all colors, toads, salamanders, newts and caecilians! Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: June 28, 1-4 p.m. July 12, 1-4 p.m.
July 22, 1-4 p.m. July 30, 1-4 p.m.
August 13, 1-4 p.m. |
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 Penguin Tales - Single, Half-day
Our penguins can’t wait to share their tales! Join us to explore the Penguinarium and the aviary, to compare cold weather to warm weather birds. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: June 30, 9a.m.-noon July 15, 9a.m.-noon
July 20, 9 a.m.–noon July 28, 9a.m.-noon
August 11, 9a.m.-noon |
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 Who's New at the Zoo? - Single, Half-day
Join us to find out who our newest addition to the Zoo is! During 2009 we welcomed aardvarks, a red panda, lesser kudus, a pudu and many more. We’ll visit as many new arrivals as we can. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Dates: June 30, 1-4 p.m. July 16, 1-4 p.m.
July 21, 1-4 p.m. July 29, 1-4 p.m.
August 12, 1-4 p.m. |
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 Animal Artists - Weeklong, Half-days
The animals can’t wait to pose for your drawings. We’ll explore very basic drawing skills and a variety of media (markers, watercolors, crayons, pastels, and colored pencils) as we visit animals in the Zoo and creatively express what we see. Program cost is $105 for members, $115 for non-members.
Dates: June 21-June 25, 9a.m.-noon
July 5-9, 1-4 p.m. |
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 Stories of the Wild - Weeklong, Half-days
Join us for a week of legends, stories, games, projects and more! Each day is packed full of fascinating animal facts and loads of fun. Program cost is $105 for members, $115 for non-members.
Dates: June 21-25, 1-4 p.m.
August 2-6, 9 a.m.-noon
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 World of Wildlife - Weeklong, Half-days
Visit animals from all over the world. Each day will bring adventures on a different continent, discovering unique animal adaptations that allow them to survive in very diverse habitats. Program cost is $105 for members, $115 for non-members.
Dates: July 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon
August 2-6, 1-4 p.m. |
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