Youth Adventures (10-14 years)
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Animal Care - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Single Day
Learn how our vets and zookeepers tend to the needs of the Zoo's Animals. Includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Animal Health Complex (providing the hospital is not closed for an emergency situation). Participants will need to bring a lunch. Program cost is $75 for members, $85 for non-members.
Offered June 25, June 30 and August 11. |
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 Destination Exploration - Weeklong, Whole Days
An intense, hands-on immersion into animals and behavior, conservation and animal welfare, this experience will give experienced youth the opportunity to build on their knowledge and love for nature and wildlife. A trip to the Belle Isle Nature Zoo to study the islands eco-system is just the beginning! Participants will need to bring a lunch each day. Program cost is $225 for members, $235 for non-members.
Offered July 7-11, July 21-25 and August 4-8. |
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Eco Adventure - NEW 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Single Day
How much of an impact do you have on the earth? Join us to explore your place in the natural world and learn what it means to be 'green'. Participants will need to bring a lunch. Program cost is $75 for members, $85 for non-members.
Offered June 24, July 1 and August 13. |
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 Enrichment 101 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Single Day
Help enrich the lives of the Zoo's animals by making a large-scale enrichment item for them and then investigate animal behaviors by visiting many of our animals' habitats. Participants will need to bring a lunch. Program cost is $75 for members, $85 for non-members.
Offered June 26, July 3 and August 14. |
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Snakes Galore - NEW Single, Half-Day
Reptiles are one of the most feared and misunderstood species of the animal kingdom. Join us as we dispel myths and get to the truth of these cold-blooded critters. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Offered June 23 morning, July 4 morning and August 15 afternoon. |
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 Wetland Warnings - NEW Single, Half-Day
Amphibians are in trouble! An indicator species, their grim situation is sending warning flags that the environment is suffering. We'll investigate the causes and look into what we can do to help these vital members of the earth's biodiversity. Program cost is $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Offered June 23 afternoon, July 4 afernoon and August 15 afternoon. |
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ZSI - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Single Day
Be a Zoo Scene Investigator! Track down big cats, venomous snakes, powerful bears and many other animals in the Zoo. Collect clues you'll need to understand the adaptations and behaviors of carnivores. Participants will need to bring a lunch. Program cost is $75 for members, $85 for non-members.
Offered June 27, July 2 and August 12. |
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Summer Safari Youth Adventures 10-14 yrs. 