Zoo Babies and Animal Behavior

Zoo babies and Animal Behavior

Grades 2-6

June 19 – June 21: 9:00am-12:00pm

$155 Non-Member / $139.50 EARTH Ltd Member

This mini-camp focuses on two of our favorite topics: animal behavior and zoo babies! Students will help create enrichment for a variety of species and then watch the animals interact with it. This will help students gain a better understanding of what enrichment is, why it’s important, and how it can promote a variety of natural behaviors including foraging and problem solving. Students in the program will also learn more about the many baby animals currently found in Southwick’s Zoo!

*Member discounts and early bird pricing may NOT be combined.

Refund Policy:

Refunds may be requested 7+ days prior to the start date of your child’s program. Any refunds requested within 7 days of the program start date may not be granted.

If you have any questions, please contact: Bob Clark, Program Director, at earthltdsummerprogram@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

My child is an EARTH Member. How do I apply the member discount?

EARTH members receive a 10% discount on Summer Wild Adventure Programs. To receive your member discount when you register, click “enter promotional code”. Your code is the first 5 letters of your last name + the first 2 letters of your first name. Example: John Smith’s code would be SMITHJO. If your last name is fewer than 5 letters, just use your full last name + the first 2 letters of your first name, Jane Doe’s code would be DOEJA.

*Must be a current EARTH member at the time of registration to receive the member discount.

Where and when do I drop my child off?

On the first day of the program, please arrive by 8:45am. The drop off area is located at the top of the zoo’s smaller parking lot (across the street from the larger field parking lot). There will be a picnic table.

Where do I pick up my child?

Children will be picked up at 12:00pm at the top of the zoo’s smaller parking lot (across the street from the larger field parking lot). There will be a picnic table and sign.

What should my child wear?

Make sure your child is dressed for the weather. We spend most of the day outdoors and do a large amount of walking, so we recommend that children wear comfortable shoes and do not wear sandals or open toed shoes.

What should my child bring?

• Sneakers or boots only (no sandals, flip flops, or open-toed shoes). Shoes must be comfortable enough for children to walk all over the zoo.
• Backpack
• A pencil bag with colored pencils, markers, crayons, small paint brush and regular pencils.
• Additional clothing depending on the day’s weather forecast (i.e. extra socks, raincoat, sweatshirt, hat, etc.)
• Water bottle – We have water available to refill bottles, but, to minimize contact, we recommend packing two water bottles each day.
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Snacks
• Hand sanitizer – We have installed a hand washing station, staff will have hand sanitizer, and hand sanitizer is available in various locations in the zoo.