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2019 Summer Programs Early Mail-in Registration Deadline: 4 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019 Zoo Member Online and Mail-in Registration Opens: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 General Public Online and Mail-in Registration Opens: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Visit stlzoo.org for more information. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
Table of Contents
Registration Information...........................................................3
Camp Programs..........................................................................6
Children age 4 through children in 12th grades. Includes Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo,
Teen Camp, Specialty Camps and Camp Extended Care programs.
Zoo ALIVE Teen Volunteer Program...................................... 15
For teens ages 15 and up.
Early Childhood........................................................................ 16
Children ages 4 months - 7 years, accompanied by an adult.
Youth.......................................................................................... 21
Partial and full-day programs for students entering 1st - 11th grades.
Career Programs.....................................................................24
Students ages 7 and up and entering 2nd – 12th grades.
Families......................................................................................28
Adults with children entering 1st grades and up.
Overnight Programs and Snooze at the Zoo....................... 29
Overnight programs for adults; families with children entering kindergarten and up;
overnight programs for Cub Scouts, Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes.
Adults........................................................................................33
Adults ages 18 and up.
Teachers....................................................................................37
Summer Outreach Programs..................................................38
Registration Forms – located in the center of this booklet
Saint Louis Zoo Mission
To conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation and
educational activities that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.
Education Department Mission
Working in partnership with local and global communities, we provide educational opportunities
and experiences that nurture compassion for animals and our shared world in order to empower
conservation action.
Photo Credits
Michael Abbene, Chris Blair, Roger Brandt, Christopher Carter, Kari Frey, Ray Meibaum, Dave Merritt,
Brennan Robinson, Ed Spevak, JoEllen Toler, Jill Wider, Robin Winkelman
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
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Registration Information
Advance registration is required for all •Grandchildren (as general public
programs. Registrations close two weeks registration or as part of your
prior to the program date or when the membership if you have a Grandparent
program is sold out. Zoo Membership level or above)
Zoo members receive priority registration NOTE: Zoo members are not eligible to
and a discount on program fees. register nieces, nephews, friends,
If you would like to join or renew your neighbors, out-of-town guests, etc.
membership, please visit stlzoo.org/ Extended family members, friends,
membership or call (314) 646-4771 for neighbors, and out-of-town guests must
more information. register themselves and their household
members separately.
Choose between:
Processing Registration Forms
•Mail-in/drop-off Registration Forms. The processing of early registration forms
>Camp Registration and Health/ will begin on March 5, 2019. Zoo Member
Information Form for Camp Joey, Registrations are processed first, followed
Camp KangaZoo, Teen Camp and by the General Public Registrations.
Specialty Camps •Mail-in/drop-off Registrations must
>Individual Registration Form for all be received by Monday, March 4,
other programs 2019, at 4 p.m.
•Online Registration (available on the •Online registration opens first for
Saint Louis Zoo’s website). Zoo members on March 5, 2019, and
then for general public on March 6,
NOTE: 2019. Visit our website for exact dates
and times.
•Fax, email and phone registrations are
not accepted. Daily Registrations will include any
registrations received after March 4,
•Participants must be the appropriate
2019. These will be processed upon
age or grade level and can only register
completion of the Early Registrations,
for one session of each camp topic or
in the order received.
program title.
•Processing fees will apply for Buddy Registrations
duplicate registrations, cancellations We offer “buddy” registration for our
and/or transfers. Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo and Teen
Camp programs for mailed-in forms only.
Who Can I Register? Listing a buddy during online registration
Whether you choose mail-in or online does NOT guarantee that they will be
registration, you can register: together. It is only a request that can
•Yourself be fulfilled IF both children register
themselves for the same Camp session.
•Immediate family members residing Please visit our website for complete
in the same household (spouse and information on how to register
children) Camp Buddies.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
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Registration Information
Mail Or Drop-Off Registrations
Before mailing or dropping off your 5. Mailing Envelopes
envelope, check to make sure it includes Registration forms should be mailed
the following (any missing information to: ATTN: (See previous column)
may delay your registration while we Saint Louis Zoo Finance Department
attempt to contact you): One Government Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110
1. Completed registration form(s)
6. Drop Off
•All membership, household and
Registration forms in a SEALED
participant information.
envelope, marked as noted above,
•Original signature(s) on the Terms and will be accepted in the Education
Conditions of each adult participant Department, Monday through Friday,
and the parent/legal guardian for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Education Offices
participants under the age of 18. are located on the lower level of The
Living World building/North Entrance.
2. Complete Payment
•Credit card or Saint Louis Zoo gift card Registration Confirmation
information and signature. You will receive a Registration Report
•Check – A SEPARATE CHECK is required by email or mail (if requested) as a
for each program. A fee will be confirmation of your registration. Please
assessed for any checks returned due read the following information:
to insufficient funds. All checks should •Confirmed program dates and times
be made payable to “Saint Louis Zoo (these may be your 2nd or 3rd choice).
Education Department.” Please write
•Special notes.
your phone number on your check.
•Waiting list information if program
3. ONE buddy may be included for all sessions you selected were sold out.
Camp Programs. Please refer to the
Buddy Registration section on the NOTE: We reserve the right to cancel
website. programs due to low enrollment or
extenuating circumstances. Full refunds
4. Please mark your envelopes will be issued.
as follows:
Forms received before 4 p.m. Wait List
March 4, 2019 During the processing of your mail-in
•For Zoo Member - ATTN: Zoo Members form, you will be placed on the wait
Early Registration list(s) if ALL of your session choices for
a requested program are sold out. If you
•For General Public - ATTN: General are placed on a wait list, we will not
Public Early Registration process your payment for that program.
Forms mailed after March 4, 2019 We will notify you if an opening occurs.
•ATTN: Daily Registration
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
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Registration Information
Online Registration Parking for Programs
Online Registration will open for Zoo Parking is available on the Zoo’s North
members on March 5, 2019, at 9 a.m. and Lot on Government Drive and South Lot
for general public on March 6, 2019, at on Wells Drive for a fee. Members can
2 p.m. Please visit stlzoo.org for detailed use their free parking benefits. Limited
information on how to register online. free street parking is available.
Visit stlzoo.org/parking for parking
Cancellations details and pricing.
We require at least two weeks’ notice
for refund requests. Please notify the Please allow a minimum of 15 minutes
Education Department as soon as prior to the program start time to park
possible at (314) 646-4544, #6. or drop off participants. For all Camp
Cancellation fees apply as follows: programs, specific parking information
will be included in the camp packet and/
•Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo, Teen or on the Registration Report.
Camp and Specialty Camps – Fee: $25
•KangaCare and all other programs – Zoo Policy
Fee: $8 Children under the age of 14 must be
•Less than two weeks’ notice – accompanied by an adult. Parents of
no refund children under the age of 14, please
plan to escort your child to class and
•Participants may not make up or
then pick them up when their program
receive a refund for missed programs.
is over. You will be asked to sign your
child “in” and “out” before and after
Transfers programs. All program participants will
Transfers are subject to availability. be accompanied by Zoo staff and/or Zoo
Please notify the Education Department volunteers during their program.
at least two weeks before the program
session. Transfer fees apply and are due
at the time of your request.
Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo, Teen Camp
and Specialty Camps
•Two weeks’ notice – Fee: $25
For KangaCare and all other programs
•Two weeks’ notice – Fee: $8
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
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Camp Joey
Children attend these programs on Half-Day Sessions (5 days)
their own, unaccompanied by a parent Limited to 30 campers per session
or other adult. Please visit our website Fee: Zoo Members $190
for information about our inclusion General Public $200
services.
June 3-7 M-F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Camp Joey June 10-14 M-F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
For children age 4 - entering kindergarten
who can use the restroom independently. Full-Day Sessions (5 days)
Children must be 4 years old by their program
Limited to 30 campers per session
date. No exceptions will be made.
Fee: Zoo Members $270
General Public $290
Get ready, little ones! It’s time to hop out
of the pouch and into the Zoo at Camp June 17-21 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Joey! Our days will be filled with animal
antics, habitat ventures and Zoo fun as June 24-28 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
we experience and appreciate the animal
world together. The Camp Joey theme this July 8-12 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
summer is Amazing Animals and explores July 15-19 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
animal adaptations. Camp Joey T-shirt,
group photo and snack included. Extra July 22-26 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Camp Joey T-shirts can be purchased for
$12. For more information about Camp July 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Joey, please check out the FAQ page on Aug 5-9 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
our website: stlzoo.org/camp.
KangaCare is not offered for Camp Joey.
Mini-Camp Week
You will: (3 Full Days)
•Meet and touch live animals Limited to 30 campers per session
•Create amazing art and a journal to Fee: Zoo Members $170
take home General Public $180
•Play active animal games
July 1-3 M-W 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
•Ride the Zooline Railroad
•Sing Zoo tunes
•Visit great Zoo habitats Camp KangaZoo Scholarships are
•And more! available for families with financial
need. Call (314) 646-4544, option #6
Instructors: Zoo Early Childhood or go to stlzoo.org/education for
Educators and application materials.
Zoo ALIVE Volunteers
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
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Camp KangaZoo
Camp KangaZoo Camp KangaZoo - Animal Detectives
For students entering 1st - 6th grades Incredible animal diversity is all
around us, and it will be your assignment
Explore the Zoo with caring counselors to make sense of all of that animal
and new friends, meet the animals and awesomeness. Campers will observe
learn amazing things at Camp KangaZoo! and investigate our Zoo animals for clues
Campers spend time in age-specific and codes. We will discover family trees,
groups for most activities and are all scientific keys and some “black sheep” -
together each day for an introduction, unique animals that are exceptions
lunch and snack. Camp KangaZoo T-shirt, to the rules. You can count on fun and
group photo, snacks, Thursday pizza engaging hands-on activities, lots of
dinner and Friday morning breakfast animal observation, mysteries to solve,
included. Extra Camp KangaZoo T-shirts outdoor games, tours, crafts and all of the
can be purchased for $12. For more things that make Zoo Camp great!
information about Camp, please check
out the FAQ page on our website: June 10-13 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
stlzoo.org/camp. A detailed information June 13-14 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
packet will be sent in the spring.
June 17-20 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: Zoo Members $220 June 20-21 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
General Public $240
Instructors: Zoo Educators and June 24-27 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Zoo ALIVE Volunteers June 27-28 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
July 8-11 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Once again, campers can double their
July 11-12 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Camp fun. Choose Animal Detectives
or Zoo Adventure or best of all, register July 15-18 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
for BOTH! Both Camps include the same July 18-19 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
amount of animal contact, tours and Zoo
experiences. July 22-25 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
July 25-26 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Thank you to the Walter and Nancy July 29-Aug 1 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Galvin Education Scholarship Fund Aug 1-2 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
for providing financial assistance for
underserved students to attend Mini-Camp Week
Camp KangaZoo. (no overnight experience)
Fee: Zoo Members $145
Thank you to AFB International/EBI General Public $155
Foundation for its support of the
Saint Louis Zoo’s Education Programs. July 1-3 M-W 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
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Camp KangaZoo and Teen Camp
Camp KangaZoo - Zoo Adventure Teen Camp - We Care-WildCare
In Zoo Adventure, campers will trek to For students entering 7th - 9th grades
a different area of the Zoo each day as
they search for a special mystery animal. Too old for Camp? Then you’re ready
They will soon find out that what they see for Teen Camp, an awesome summer
from the Zoo path is only one chapter of adventure for teens! Teen Camp
our Zoo animals’ stories. Campers will combines all of the best aspects of
discover what animals need in the wild camp – fun, friends, music, crafts, skits,
and how we care for animals at the Zoo live animal encounters and cool
and around the world. Join the adventure counselors – with more in-depth
and discover a side of the Zoo you never information about Zoo animals and
knew, all to the tune of active games, conservation, as well as a special field
crafts, tours and visits with our amazing experience.
Zoo animals.
Limited to 21 campers per session
June 10-13 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Instructors: Zoo Educators and
June 13-14 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Zoo ALIVE Volunteers
Fee: Zoo Members $235
June 17-20 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. General Public $255
June 20-21 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
June 10-13 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
June 24-27 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. June 13-14 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
June 27-28 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
June 17-20 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 8-11 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. June 20-21 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
July 11-12 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
June 24-27 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 22-25 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. June 27-28 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
July 25-26 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
July 1-3 & 5 M-W & F 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 29-Aug 1 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July 5-6 F-Sa 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Aug 1-2 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
July 8-11 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Aug 5-8 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July 11-12 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Aug 8-9 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
July 15-18 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 15-19 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July 18-19 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
This is a five-day Camp session with no
overnight experience July 22-25 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 25-26 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Need a five-day, all-day camp?
Add KangaCare (before and/or after July 29-Aug 1 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
camp), KangaCare Friday or choose a Aug 1-2 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Friday single-day program to round
out the week.
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
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Specialty Camps
Specialty Camps Limited to 12 students per session
Participants should bring a lunch Instructor: Zoo Educator
and beverage each day and dress for Fee: Zoo Members $195
the weather. General Public $215
KangaCare and K.C. Friday options are June 10-13 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
available for an additional fee. July 8-11 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hoofin’ It Around the World Camp (NEW)
Three- or four-day program for students Backyard Conservation Camp:
entering 1st - 3rd grades Helping Animals Here at Home (NEW)
Four-day program for students entering
Join us as we visit hoofed mammals 2nd - 4th grades
from around the world without leaving
the Zoo! Through games, tours and The Saint Louis Zoo supports animal
hands-on experiences, we’ll learn about conservation all around the world and
zebras, camels, giraffes, elephants and in our own backyard. We will learn about
more as well as the habitats they live in. animals that share our space, how to
care for them and gain new insights into
Limited to 12 students per session the important role they play in our eco-
Instructor: Zoo Educator system. Come join us to learn about our
native pollinators, how to be a
Fee: Zoo Members $195 citizen scientist, and how to help our
General Public $215 local wildlife through hands on activities,
live animals, and more.
July 22-25 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Limited to 12 students per session
Aug 5-8 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $195
Nature Play Camp (NEW) General Public $215
Four-day program for students entering
1st - 3rd grades June 17-20 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 22-25 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Come explore the great outdoors with
us! Each day is a new adventure full of
messy, muddy, hands-on play. We will
use nature to create beautiful works of
art, investigate and observe native
habitats, work as a team building forts,
find ways to help native animals, and
much more!
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
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Specialty Camps
Carnivore Camp (NEW) Fee: Zoo Members $195
Three- or four-day program for students General Public $215
entering 2nd - 4th grades
June 24-27 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
You are probably familiar with big cats
and bears, but do you really know what July 15-18 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
makes a carnivore a carnivore? Why is
Animal Care Camp (NEW)
the bamboo-loving red panda in the
Four-day program for students entering
carnivore family? Are painted dogs
5th - 6th grades
actually dogs? How are seals and sea
lions different? Join us to answer these Find out what it’s like to work in the
puzzling questions as we explore ALL of animal care field at the Zoo and beyond!
the carnivores that call the Saint Louis Scientists and zookeepers work
Zoo home through hands-on activities, together with other departments to
games and tours throughout the Zoo! provide excellent care to our Zoo animals
and learn more about their wild cousins.
Limited to 12 students per session In this camp, we will meet live animals,
Instructor: Zoo Educator engage in exciting hands-on activities
Fee: Zoo Members $145 (3 days) and explore different areas of the Zoo.
$195 (4 days) Limited to 12 students per session
General Public $165 (3 days) Instructor: Zoo Educator
$215 (4 days) Fee: Zoo Members $145 (3 days)
$195 (4 days)
June 10-13 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
General Public $165 (3 days)
July 1-3 M-W 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $215 (4 days)
Three-day program, July 4th week
June 24-27 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 1-3 M-W 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wild Worlds Camp (NEW)
Three-day program, July 4th week
Four-day program for students entering
2nd - 4th grades Junior Primatologist Camp (NEW)
Four-day program for students entering
Explore the wild worlds of your favorite 5th - 6th grades
wizards, superheroes and star fighters
from galaxies far, far away in this new four- If you enjoy visiting apes, monkeys and
day camp. Learn about the animals that lemurs at the Zoo, then this camp is
inspired the creatures of these worlds for you! As a primatologist in training,
and investigate their many adaptations you will learn what makes the different
and habitats through tours, crafts, groups of primates similar and unique.
games and more! Join us for a four-day adventure that will
include activities, up-close observations,
Limited to 12 students per session discoveries and learning what it takes
Instructor: Zoo Educator to care for the many different species of
primates that call the Zoo home.
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
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Limited to 12 students per session our own connections to ocean
Instructor: Zoo Educator conservation and visit the Sea Lion Show
Fee: Zoo Members $195 and Stingrays at Caribbean Cove.
General Public $215
Limited to 12 students per session
June 10-13 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $195
July 22-25 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
General Public $215
Junior Zoologist Camp
June 3-6 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Four-day program for students entering KangaCare and K.C. Friday not available
5th - 7th grades
this week
Zoologists are scientists who study June 24-27 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
animals. In this camp, we will focus
on different animal groups, like birds, July 29-Aug 1 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
reptiles and mammals. We will make
observations and discoveries in the
classroom and outdoors, learn and Conservation Engineers Camp (NEW)
practice a variety of research methods Four-day program for students entering
for studying animals, and discuss career 7th - 9th grades
options. What discoveries will you make
this summer? In this four-day STEM* camp, students
will build and deploy conservation
Limited to 12 students per session technology projects at the Saint Louis
Instructor: Zoo Educator Zoo. From weather stations to camera
Fee: Zoo Members $195 traps to drones, participants will create
General Public $215 and contribute to real-world projects
and support the future of conservation
July 8-11 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and biodiversity around St. Louis.
Aug 5-8 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Science, technology, engineering and
*
math content
Junior Marine Biologist Camp
Limited to 12 students per session
Four-day program for students entering
5th - 8th grades
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $195
What does it take to be a marine General Public $215
biologist? Dive in to learn about the
July 15-18 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
wonders of our oceans and their
inhabitants. In this four-day program,
students will explore the ocean through
scientific techniques, iPads, microscopes
and animal dissection. We will explore
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
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Senior Marine Biologist Camp Conservation Leaders Camp
Four-day program for students entering Four-day program for students entering
7th - 9th grades 9th - 12th grades
In this four-day program, we will dive In this four-day specialty camp, students
deeper into the world of marine biology will practice hands-on field techniques,
by exploring the connections between work with Zoo professionals and learn
people and the ocean’s resources and how to be involved and engage others in
taxonomic groups, performing more conservation action. Explore the science,
dissections, and focusing on symbiotic technology and engineering needed to
relationships of the aquatic world. make zoo conservation successful here
This program is recommended for and around the world.
participants who have taken Junior
Marine Biologist in previous years. Limited to 12 students per session
Limited to 12 students per session Instructor: Zoo Educator
Instructor: Zoo Educator Fee: Zoo Members $195
Fee: Zoo Members $195 General Public $215
General Public $215
July 29- Aug 1 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
June 17-20 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 8-11 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Aug 5-8 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Zoo Careers Camp: An Insider’s Look
Four-day program for students entering
7th - 9th grades
Zookeepers aren’t the only ones working
at the Saint Louis Zoo! The Zoo works
like a small city with a diversity of careers
from educators to train conductors to
veterinarians. Come join us for an exciting
four days as we explore the many career
options through unique experiences,
meeting Zoo professionals and tours.
Limited to 12 students per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $195
General Public $215
June 3-6 M-Th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
KangaCare and K.C. Friday not available
this week
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
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KangaCare and K.C. Friday KangaCare PM: During this after-care
A before- and after-care program for Camp program, campers will enjoy activities
KangaZoo, Teen Camp and Specialty Camp. building on their Camp experience.
Campers will visit an area of the Zoo each
Instructors: Zoo Educators and day and then have indoor activities until
Zoo ALIVE volunteers pick-up. KangaCare is offered until 6 p.m.
Monday through Wednesday and until
KangaCare AM: Campers may be
6:30 p.m. on Thursday when the rest
dropped off between 7 - 8:15 a.m. They
of the campers arrive for the overnight.
can enjoy a continental breakfast (cereal,
Parents must arrange for their child to be
fruit, milk, juice) or can eat a breakfast
picked up at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning
that they bring. Indoor activities will be
following the overnight, unless registered
offered until 8:15 a.m., when we will
for K.C. Friday.
stroll across the Zoo to the main Camp
location for check-in.
KangaCare PM limited to 40 campers
KangaCare AM limited to 20 campers per session
per session Fee: Zoo Members $70
Fee: Zoo Members $25 General Public $75
General Public $30
June 10-13 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. Th)
June 10-13 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m.
June 17-20 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m.
June 17-20 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m. (6:30 p.m. Th)
June 24-27 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m. June 24-27 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. Th)
July 1-3 M-W only 7 - 8:15 a.m.
Fee: Zoo Members $19 July 1-3 M-W only 3 - 6 p.m.
General Public $23 Fee: Zoo Members $53
General Public $57
Teen Camp participants only
July 1-3, 5 M-W, F 7 - 8:15 a.m. Teen Camp participants only
July 1-3, 5 M-W, F 3 - 6 p.m.
July 8-11 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m. (6:30 p.m. F)
July 15-18 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m. July 8-11 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. Th)
Zoo Adventure Camp participants only
July 15-19ZA M-F 7 - 8:15 a.m. July 15-18 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m.
Fee: Zoo Members $32 (6:30 p.m. Th)
General Public $37
Zoo Adventure Camp participants only
July 22-25 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m. July 15-19ZA M-F 3 - 6 p.m.
Fee: Zoo Members $87
July 29-Aug 1 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m. General Public $93
Aug 5-8 M-Th 7 - 8:15 a.m.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
13Camp Extended Care
July 22-25 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m. K.C. Friday Full Day: Campers may stay
(6:30 p.m. Th) at the Zoo on Friday after the overnight
until 6 p.m. Campers will explore the Zoo
July 29-Aug 1 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. Th) in the morning and enjoy a movie and
indoor activities in the afternoon. A hot
Aug 5-8 M-Th 3 - 6 p.m. lunch and snacks are provided. Campers
(6:30 p.m. Th) may be picked up between 3 - 6 p.m.
K.C. Friday Half Day: Available for K.C. Friday Full Day limited to 20
campers only requiring morning campers per session
after-care on Friday after the overnight. Fee: Zoo Members $40
The half-day option requires pick-up at General Public $45
11:30 a.m. and does not include lunch
or snacks. June 14 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 21 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
K.C. Friday Half Day limited to 10
campers per session June 28 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fee: Zoo Members $15
General Public $18 July 12 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 14 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. July 19 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 21 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. July 26 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 28 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Aug 2 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
July 12 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Aug 9 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
July 19 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
July 26 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Aug 2 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Aug 9 F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
14Zoo ALIVE
Zoo ALIVE! – Active Leaders In Mandatory Requirements:
Volunteer Education •This is a year-long program. Volunteers
For high school students ages 15 and up will help with at least two activities per
month from June 2019 - May 2020,
Join Zoo ALIVE, the Zoo’s year-round including two consecutive weeks at
Camp KangaZoo.
volunteer program for teens! Zoo ALIVE
volunteers help with Camp KangaZoo, •Attend Zoo Volunteer Orientation on
Overnights and other Zoo programs, either Saturday, April 13, 2019, or
events and conservation projects Monday, June 3, 2019, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
throughout the year. Must be at least 15 years old by your
chosen Orientation date.
In Zoo ALIVE, you will: •Attend Camp training on either
Saturday, June 1, 2019, or Friday,
•Meet other teens who love animals June 7, 2019, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Must be
and kids at least 15 years old by your chosen
•Learn about wildlife, nature, animal Camp Training date.
science and the Zoo •Attend a monthly meeting at the Zoo,
typically on the first or second Sunday
•Participate in conservation projects
of the month, from 5-7 p.m.
•Enhance your leadership and
communication skills Visit the Zoo ALIVE webpage at
stlzoo.org/zooalive for more information
•Gain valuable volunteer experience and application materials.
•Make a difference! Applications are due February 28, 2019.
All applicants must attend an interview
on March 10, 2019.
The Saint Louis Zoo is grateful to receive
support for its Zoo ALIVE Teen Volunteer
Program from the Claire M. Fitzgerald
Teen Leadership Fund.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
15Early Childhood
Children must be accompanied by an Animal Antics
adult. Fees are listed per child. For children ages 18 - 24 months,
accompanied by an adult
These programs require the participation
of at least one parent or other adult for Create your own animal antics as we fly
every one to two registered children. like eagles, hiss like snakes and hop like
These programs are designed for caregivers frogs. A few live animal friends will visit
to interact with and help facilitate the our class for you to see and touch. We’ll
learning of the registered program learn some simple Zoo tunes and create
participant. To best serve all of our Early a craft!
Childhood participants, unregistered
Limited to 12 children and one or
children may not participate in the
two parents each
programs. Please list the accompanying
Instructor: Zoo Educator
adult on the registration form.
Fee: Zoo Members $24
Cubs and Pups General Public $26
For children ages 4 - 18 months, Code: C0622AA
accompanied by an adult June 22 Sa 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Enjoy your little one’s first Zoo program as Code: C0721AA
we hear stories and sing songs about ways July 21 Su 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
animals protect and play with their young.
Make a keepsake craft to take home.
Delightful Diggers
Limited to 12 children and one or two For children ages 2 - 3, accompanied by
parents each an adult
Instructor: Zoo Educator Do you love to dig? So do worms,
Fee: Zoo Members $24 armadillos and other amazing animals!
General Public $26 Join us as we act like these animals and
learn about them through stories, songs
Code: C0622CP and play. We’ll meet a few, too!
June 22 Sa 9 - 9:45 a.m.
Limited to 12 children per session
Code: C0721CP Instructor: Zoo Educator
July 21 Su 9 - 9:45 a.m. Fee: Zoo Members $26
General Public $29
Code: C0608DG1
June 8 Sa 9 - 10 a.m.
Code: C0608DG2
June 8 Sa 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Code: C0714DG1
July 14 Su 9 - 10 a.m.
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
16Early Childhood
Animals at Play
For children ages 3 - 4, accompanied by
an adult
Do you like to play tag, hide-and-go-seek
or catch? Young animals gain strength
and develop survival skills while
playing, which helps them in the wild.
Come and discover why cheetah cubs
wrestle, chimps chase and river otters
play with their food.
Limited to 16 children per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Romp and Stomp Fee: Zoo Members $28
For children ages 2 - 3, accompanied by General Public $31
an adult
Code: C0615AP1
Can you romp like a squirrel or stomp June 15 Sa 10 - 11:30 a.m.
like an elephant? Join other families
with young children as we learn about Code: C0615AP2
animals through songs, stories and June 15 Sa 1 - 2:30 p.m.
games. We’ll also meet an animal or two.
Limited to 12 children and one or two Awesome Animal Families
parents each For children ages 3 - 4, accompanied by
Instructor: Zoo Educator an adult
Fee: Zoo Members $26
General Public $29 Animals have families, just like we do.
Some baby animals live with their mom
Code: C0609RS1 and dad, others are adopted by parents
June 9 Su 9 - 10 a.m. of a different species, but all are amazing.
Join us as we explore perky puggles, caring
Code: C0609RS2 crocs and hopping hornbills and discover
June 9 Su 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. all the awesome things animal parents
do to help their young!
Code: C0720RS1
July 20 Sa 9 - 10 a.m. Limited to 12 children per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Code: C0720RS2 Fee: Zoo Members $28
July 20 Sa 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. General Public $31
Code: C0803RS1 Code: C0616AF
Aug 3 Sa 9 - 10 a.m. June 16 Su 10 - 11:30 a.m.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
17Early Childhood
Scales and Slime and Teeth, Oh My! Animal Hide and Seek
For children ages 3 - 4, accompanied by an For children ages 4 - 5, accompanied by
adult an adult
Creep with us into the world of our “Look closely. Can you see me up in
cold-blooded buddies: the reptiles and the tree?” Discover the wonders of
amphibians. Learn what they eat, where animal camouflage to learn how these
they hang out and why they’re not so “costumes” help them disguise.
scary! We’ll meet live animals, make our Each participant will make their own
own slime and much more! camouflaged critter to take home.
Limited to 16 children per session Limited to 14 children per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator Instructors: Zoo Docents
Fee: Zoo Members $28 Fee: Zoo Members $28
General Public $31 General Public $31
Code: C0602SS Code: C0608AH
June 2 Su 10 - 11:30 a.m. June 8 Sa 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Code: C0731AH
Under the Sea July 31 W 9:30 - 11 a.m.
For children ages 3 - 4, accompanied by
an adult
Be a Zoo Science Kid!
Explore amazing ocean animals through For children ages 4 - 5, accompanied by
stories and art. Participants will have an adult
an up-close encounter with gracefully
gliding stingrays at the Stingrays at What’s hiding among the nooks and
Caribbean Cove exhibit. Each participant crannies of a rotten log? Come find out
will decorate their own organic tote bag as we learn how to use simple tools to
to take home. explore the hidden marvels of the animal
world. Become a “Zoo Science Kid”
Limited to 16 children per session as you investigate what animals need
Instructor: Zoo Educator to survive in their habitats through
Fee: Zoo Members $28 hands-on activities, exploration and
General Public $31 more. Each participant will receive a
journal for future exploration.
Code: C0629US1
June 29 Sa 9 - 10:30 a.m. Limited to 16 children per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Code: C0629US2 Fee: Zoo Members $28
June 29 Sa 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. General Public $31
Code: C0623SK
June 23 Su 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
18Early Childhood
Adventures in Zookeeping Beautiful Busy Bugs
For children ages 5 - 6, accompanied by For children ages 5 - 6, accompanied by
an adult an adult
Come explore the wide variety of Did you know that “bugs” help the
animal careers necessary to run the planet by recycling and farming? We
Zoo. We will test our poop-scooping and will visit the Insectarium and make
snake-hooking abilities, learn some custom-designed butterfly wings as
amazing vet skills, and create real treats we learn more about our amazing
to enrich the lives of animals. You will insect friends!
even design your very own zoo.
Limited to 16 children per session
Limited to 16 children per session Instructors: Zoo Docents
Instructor: Zoo Educator Fee: Zoo Members $29
Fee: Zoo Members $29 General Public $32
General Public $32
Code: C0713BB
Code: C0727AZ1 July 13 Sa 9 - 11 a.m.
July 27 Sa 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Code: C0727AZ2 It’s a Bear-y Good Life
July 27 Sa 1 - 2:30 p.m. For children ages 5 - 7 accompanied by
an adult
Amazing Apes Come learn about the polar, sun and
For children ages 5 - 6, accompanied by grizzly bears that call the Saint Louis Zoo
an adult home. We’ll study their adaptations and
behavior through hands-on activities,
Swing into the wild world of apes learn how the Zoo cares for these
as we learn about Ginger and her animals, and end our class with a trip to
orangutan family, our chimpanzee see some of them in their Zoo habitats.
troop and bachelor gorilla group, and
all their wild relatives. Limited to 16 children per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Limited to 16 children per session Fee: Zoo Members $28
Instructor: Zoo Educator General Public $31
Fee: Zoo Members $28
General Public $31 Code: C0713BG1
July 13 Sa 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Code: C0707AM
July 7 Su 10 - 11:30 a.m. Code: C0713BG2
July 13 Sa 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Code: C0728BG1
July 28 Su 9 - 10:30 a.m.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
19Early Childhood
Marvelous Marine Mammals Superhero Science
For children ages 5 - 7, accompanied by For children ages 5 - 7, accompanied by
an adult an adult
You’ve seen a few of them swimming Discover who else can leap tall buildings
above you in the Sea Lion Sound tunnel. in a single bound, has super senses
Now come learn all about them! We’ll and can transform to protect themselves.
explore the different types of marine Bring your favorite superhero action
mammals that live around the world, figure, and we’ll explore which
including sea lions, dolphins and polar animals have similar adaptations to
bears. You’ll dive into their amazing help them survive. We will create our
adaptations and see how we compare to own animal superhero and conduct
these mammals with a variety of hands- exciting experiments to learn more
on activities. The class will also include a about these cool creatures and their
private evening visit to Sea Lion Sound. amazing adaptations.
Limited to 16 children per session Limited to 16 children per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $28 Fee: Zoo Members $28
General Public $31 General Public $31
Code: C0604MM Code: C0715SH
June 4 Tu 6:30 - 8 p.m. (evening) July 15 M 6:30 - 8 p.m. (evening)
Nocturnal Neighbors
For children ages 5 - 7, accompanied by
an adult
Ever wonder what goes on in your yard
at night? Learn how bats, owls and other
nocturnal animals are adapted to life at
night, and learn ways to observe them
in your own backyard. Receive your very
own bat house to take home and help
the bats in your own backyard!
Limited to 16 children per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $40
General Public $43
Code: C0619NN
June 19 W 6:30 - 8 p.m. (evening)
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
20Youth - Partial Day Programs
Youth attend these programs on their Poop Matters (NEW)
own, unaccompanied by a parent or For students entering 2nd - 3rd grades
other adult.
Become a “scatologist” and study the
Apples to Zucchini - fascinating world of animal scat (poop).
What Animals Love to Eat Determine how to “tell” an animal by
For students entering 1st - 3rd grades what they leave behind. Find out which
animals poop the most and the animal
Do animals eat pizza or PB & J? Let’s find that prefers a weekly schedule! Scat
out! Discover the different foods that the comes in different colors, shapes, and
animals eat when we tour the Animal sizes, and there are plenty of uses for scat
Nutrition Center to see where our Zoo by both animals and humans. We will
animals’ food actually comes from! explore all of this and more. Learn how
the Saint Louis Zoo cares for our animals
Limited to 16 students per session by studying their poop, and finally, what
Fee: Zoo Members $32 does the Zoo do with all that poop?
General Public $36
Limited to 16 students per session
Instructor: Zoo Docents
Code: Y0618AZ
Fee: Zoo Members $32
June 18 Tu 9 - 11:30 a.m.
General Public $36
Code: Y0726AZ Code: Y0716PM
July 26 F 9 - 11:30 a.m. July 16 Tu 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Bear Aware A Case of Animal Identity
For students entering 1st - 3rd grades For students entering 2nd - 4th grades
What do bears need to survive? As Junior Scientists, we will investigate
Through games and activities, discover different animals to figure out who
how different types of bears use their they are and how they are successful at
amazing skills and adaptations to find surviving. Some have scales and some
food, stay safe and explore their world. have fur, some have all sharp teeth and
We’ll also travel around to meet the some have flat teeth. Others have claws,
bears at our Zoo! and some even have webbed feet. We’ll
tour the Zoo, have craft time, meet live
Limited to 13 students per session animals and explore fun activities.
Instructor: Zoo Educator Limited to 16 students per session
Fee: Zoo Members $26 Instructors: Zoo Docents
General Public $29 Fee: Zoo Members $37
General Public $41
Code: Y0730BA
July 30 Tu 9:30 - 11 a.m. Code: Y0626AI
June 26 W 9 a.m. - Noon
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
21Youth - Partial Day Programs
Abracadabra Animals Penguin Plunge
For students entering 2nd - 4th grades For students entering 2nd - 4th grades
Animals have many “magical” Waddle to the Zoo and explore why
adaptations. Join us to learn about penguins are the coolest birds around.
animals that can transform themselves, We will investigate why penguins
disappear in front of your eyes and even waddle, swim and dive through fun
freeze themselves! You’ll even make activities. We’ll even take a trip to visit
some magic of your own to take home. our tuxedo-clad friends.
Limited to 16 students per session Limited to 13 students per session
Instructors: Zoo Docents Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $37 Fee: Zoo Members $32
General Public $41 General Public $36
Code: Y0610AA Code: Y0717PP
June 10 M 9 a.m. - Noon July 17 W 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Code: Y0718AA
July 18 Th 9 a.m. - Noon Photo Safari
For students entering 5th - 6th grades
Fantastic Felines Join us to discover some of the Zoo’s
For students entering 2nd - 4th grades most impressive animals, and learn how
to take their pictures. We will provide
Roar and purr….cats are some of the a digital camera for each participant to
most recognizable animals in the world. use while we learn about photography
In this class, we will learn the differences at the Zoo. Come back the second day
between big and small cats as we to assemble your photos in a special
investigate cat adaptations and visit memory photo album to take home.
some of our big cats at the Zoo. Adults, We look forward to having you in this fun
please plan to join us 15 minutes prior art and animals program!
to the end of the class. The students will
have a special surprise to show off! Limited to 16 students per session
Instructors: Zoo Docents
Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $59
Instructor: Zoo Educator General Public $64
Fee: Zoo Members $32
General Public $36 Code: Y0624PS
June 24 & M 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Code: Y0801FA June 28 F 9 - 10:30 a.m.
August 1 Th 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
22Youth - Full Day Programs
Youth attend these programs on their Field Herpetology
own, unaccompanied by a parent or For students entering 6th - 8th grades
other adult.
Meet at the Zoo, and then spend the
Participants should bring a lunch, day with us exploring the Shaw Nature
beverage and an afternoon snack unless Reserve in search of amphibians and
otherwise noted. reptiles. We’ll learn the best places to
find them and how to observe them once
Magical Animal Investigations we do. Participants should bring a lunch,
beverage and dress for the weather.
For students entering 2nd - 4th grades Transportation to Shaw Nature Reserve
will be provided.
Everyone likes magic. Animals have
“magical” specialties and characteristics Limited to 12 students per session
that will wow you more than Harry Potter Instructor: Zoo Educator
and his invisibility cloak! Join us for a Fee: Zoo Members $80
combination of two of our most popular General Public $85
classes as we investigate how animals
are sorted into different groups and Code: Y0610FH
explore some of their amazing June 10 M 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
adaptations. We’ve added lots of games,
activities and crafts for a fun-filled day. Photography at the Zoo
For students entering 7th - 11th grades
Limited to 16 students per session
Instructor: Zoo Docents If you are interested in photography
Fee: Zoo Members $75 and are an animal lover, this class is
General Public $80 for you! We will cover composition,
lighting, shooting through wire and
Code: Y0615MA glass, animal portraits, and action
photography techniques. Bring your
June 15 Sa 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
digital camera, preferably one that
uses interchangeable lenses; however,
point-and-shoot cameras are also okay.
Class will include instruction, photo
safaris around the Zoo, demonstrations
and photo critiques as we learn some of
the tips used by the professionals to take
great animal photographs. Participants
should bring a lunch and beverage.
Limited to 16 students
Instructors: Zoo Docents
Fee: Zoo Members $74
General Public $79
Code: Y0608PZ
June 8 Sa 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
23Career Programs
Please Note: The Buddy System does not For this program, mark your choices
apply to the Career Programs. for DATES instead of CODE on the
registration form. Use “A” for AM
Due to the popularity of these programs, (morning session) or “P” for PM
please list as many program choices (afternoon session).
as possible. Include a separate sheet if
necessary. Participants will be Limited to two participants per session
registered for only one date. Fee: Zoo Members $125
General Public $135
Questions? Contact the Education
Department, Monday through Friday, Code: April 27 - May 26
(314) 646-4544, option #6 or email at Saturday and Sunday Only
educationquestions@stlzoo.org. AM Session 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
PM Session Noon - 4:30 p.m.
A Day with the Rays Code: May 27 - July 7
For students entering 2nd - 8th grades Daily
AM Session 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join the Saint Louis Zoo’s team of (except May 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5)
amazing keepers by participating in
A Day with the Rays! In your first year Code: July 8 - Aug 15
as an aquatics keeper for the day, we Daily
will give you an official name tag and PM Session Noon - 4:30 p.m.
T-shirt to take home. Jump right in with (except July 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9)
preparing diets and help maintain the
exhibit to keep it looking nice and the Code: Aug 17 - 29
animals healthy. As the new expert, you Saturday and Sunday Only
will help visitors learn about our exhibit, AM session 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
how to touch and feed the stingrays, and
touch the sharks. Please wear a T-shirt,
khaki or jean shorts, and old closed- Advanced Day with the Rays
toed shoes. Bring a bottle of water and For students entering 2nd - 8th grades who
a camera. A Saint Louis Zoo snack and have attended A Day with the Rays
lunch will be provided. Get wet, smell
like fish and have a ton of fun with A Day Dive deeper into the science and career
with the Rays! of an aquatics keeper. After you have
attended A Day with the Rays, continue
Note: We do not recommend this your work by participating in animal
program for children with shellfish husbandry duties. Once the daily tasks
allergies. Please mention any latex are accomplished, you will explore fish
allergies on the registration form. and cephalopod biology, perform
advanced marine water quality monitoring,
and, of course, have some time for fun and
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
24Career Programs
games. It’s time to show off all that you Keeper-for-a-Day
learned from last time as well as pick up For students entering 3rd - 9th grades
a few new tricks along the way. Please
wear a T-shirt, khaki or jean shorts, and Have you ever wanted to be a zookeeper?
old closed-toed shoes. Bring a bottle of Do you have a passion for animals? If so,
water and a camera. A Saint Louis Zoo join a Children’s Zoo keeper for a day of
snack and lunch will be provided. Get zoo-keeping! You will work side by side
wet, smell like fish and have even more with a keeper and learn to care for a
fishy fun with Advanced Day with the Rays! variety of animals. You will prepare diets
Participants must have attended in the Children’s Zoo kitchen and help
A Day with the Rays. our keepers feed some of the animals.
You will learn to handle a small mammal,
Note: We do not recommend this program bird or reptile and then present the
for children with shellfish allergies. animal to Children’s Zoo visitors,
Please mention any latex allergies on describing that animal’s natural history
the registration form. and sharing some fun facts. You will join
the keepers for a staff meeting, break
For this program, mark your choices time and lunch. Please wear a T-shirt,
for DATES instead of CODE on the khaki or jean shorts/pants and old
registration form. Use “A” for AM shoes - you will get dirty! Bring a bottle of
(morning session) or “P” for PM water and a camera, if you’d like.
(afternoon session). A Saint Louis Zoo name tag, snack
and lunch will be provided.
Limited to two participants per session
Fee: Zoo Members $125 Fee: Zoo Members $145
General Public $135 General Public $155
Code: May 27 - July 7 Limited to four participants per day
Daily Code: May 24 - Aug 4
PM Session Noon - 4:30 p.m. (except June 21; July 4)
(except May 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Code: July 8 - Aug 15 Limited to two participants per day
Daily Code: Aug 5 - Sept 3
AM Session 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(except July 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9)
For this program, mark your choices
Code: Aug 17 - 29 for DATES instead of CODE on the
Saturday and Sunday Only registration form. Due to the popularity
PM Session Noon - 4:30 p.m. of this program, please list as many
program choices as possible. Include a
separate sheet if necessary.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
25Career Programs
Engineer-for-a-Day Code: March 15 - Aug 30
For participants ages 7 to adult 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(except May 25-27; July 4)
Come aboard and learn to be a
Zooline Railroad engineer! Get a behind- Code: Sept 3 - Oct 31
the-scenes look at what it takes to be a 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
part of one of the top attractions at the (except Oct 26)
Saint Louis Zoo. Participants will:
For this program, mark your choices
•Tour the Zooline Railroad
for DATES instead of CODES on the
maintenance shed
registration form. Participants will be
•Help an engineer with daily morning registered for only one date.
activities
•Participate in daily train safety checks *Due to safety concerns, participants
with an engineer under the age of 8 will be limited to
only riding on the engine from
•Ride with an engineer on the The Wild Railroad Station to Discovery
locomotive*, blowing the whistle and Corner Railroad Station.
ringing the bell
•Tear tickets at the railroad stations,
and help passengers board the train
•Help announce a narrated tour on the
train (optional)
To look the part, you will receive a name
tag, Zoo bandana and an engineer
cap. You’ll also enjoy a complimentary
lunch with a Zooline Railroad engineer.
Two complimentary train tickets will be
issued so your accompanying family
members can join in on the fun. You will
take home a special certificate, suitable
for framing, as a reminder of your day on
the Saint Louis Zoo’s railroad!
Limited to two participants on weekdays.
Limited to one participant on weekends
and holidays.
Fee: Zoo Members $125
General Public $135
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
26Career Programs
Junior Sea Lion Trainer
For participants ages 10 to adult Code: Sept 7 - Oct 27
Saturdays and Sundays only
Become a Junior Trainer at Sea Lion AM session 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sound! Get a behind-the-scenes look at PM session 1 - 3 p.m.
what it takes to be a part of one of the (except both sessions Oct 26)
most exciting attractions at the Zoo. Work
alongside a trainer to see how they care For this program, mark your choices
for and train the Zoo’s pinnipeds. for DATES instead of CODE on the
Participants will have an opportunity to registration form.
prepare fish diets for the animals, clean
feeding buckets and feed an animal. You Safari Guide-for-a-Day
will get wet and fishy! Participants will For participants entering 6th - 12th grades
get to take home a Saint Louis Zoo name
tag and a commemorative souvenir from Learn the tricks of the trade for engaging
Sea Lion Sound. Participants will also with our guests and help us educate
have the chance to participate in either others about animals! You will see
the 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Sea Lion Show. firsthand what interpreters do at the Zoo.
Family members are encouraged to be Your day will include a mini tour, time
available at show times to take pictures in the library researching your animal,
of the Junior Trainer in action. Four practice time, lunch and then time out
complimentary tickets will be provided with our visitors. A go-pro camera will
for your family and friends. Wear catch all the action of you engaging
comfortable clothes and old close-toed our visitors and will be stored on a
shoes. No flip-flops, please. Bring a wa- flash drive for you to take home. Wear
ter bottle and a camera, if you would like. comfortable, closed-toed shoes and
khaki shorts or pants. We will provide a
Note: We do not recommend this program shirt for the day and a name tag to keep!
for participants with shellfish allergies. Participants meet in the lower level of
The Living World.
Limited to one participant per session
Fee: Zoo Members $140 Fee: Zoo Members $120
General Public $150 General Public $130
Code: April 6 - May 19 Limited to two participants per session
Saturdays and Sundays only Code: May 31; June 7, 14, 28; July 5, 12,
AM session 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16
PM session 1 - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Code: May 24 - Sept 2 For this program, mark your choices
Daily for DATES instead of CODE on the
AM session 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. registration form.
PM session 1 - 3 p.m.
(except PM session June 21,
both sessions July 3-5)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
27Families
Youth and parents attend these
programs TOGETHER. The fees for these Limited to 30 participants per session
programs are per registered participant. Instructor: Zoo Interpreters
All participating family members must Fee: Zoo Members $26
be registered. General Public $29
Wake Up With the Rays Code: F0615RA
For families with children entering 1st grade June 15 Sa 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
and up
Code: F0720RA
Join us behind the scenes at Stingrays July 20 Sa 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
at Caribbean Cove! You will have an
opportunity to walk through the support
tent with a keeper who will discuss
the incredible equipment and marine
expertise required to take care of our
amazing marine animals. You will learn
about our stingrays and sharks. We will
show you how to touch the sharks, and
you can feed the stingrays yourself.
This program will end with a stingray
keeper discussion during a tasty
breakfast provided at Lakeside Cafe.
Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday,
28Overnight Programs
Family Overnight Programs Under the Sea-lion
These overnight programs are for For families with participants ages 5 and up;
families with children ages 5 and up. one adult and one child minimum
Youth and adults attend these programs Join us for this amazing opportunity to
TOGETHER. The fees for these programs sleep inside the Sea Lion Sound tunnel!
are per registered participant. We will explore some of our aquatic
All participating family members life at the Zoo by visiting Stingrays at
must be registered. Caribbean Cove and the Herpetarium.
Summer overnights offer a unique We will end the night by laying out
opportunity for participants to sleep sleeping bags inside the tunnel. You
under the stars or sea (lions), without will awake under the sea and, hopefully,
tents, weather permitting. Under the under a sea lion!
Sea-lion overnights sleep inside the Limited to 16 participants per session
Sea Lion Sound tunnel. All overnights Instructors: Zoo Educators
include an evening snack, guided night Fee: Zoo Members $62
hike around Zoo grounds, continental General Public $67
breakfast and a souvenir cup.
Code: N0601US
The Lion King(dom) June 1-2 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
For families with participants ages 5 and up;
one adult and one child minimum Code: N0615US
June 15-16 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
Is a lion really the king of the jungle?
Come spend an adventurous evening Code: N0706US
at the Zoo to find this out and much July 6-7 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
more. Your night will be filled with
fun activities focused on the varied Code: N0720US
July 20-21 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
landscapes, animals and cultures
that fill the huge continent of Africa. Code: N0803US
A walking safari through the Zoo will give Aug 3-4 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
you a closer look at how you can help
save animals and their natural habitats. Code: N0817US
So come see how far our light reaches! Aug 17-18 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
Join us for a roaring good time!
Code: N0831US
Limited to 60 participants per session Aug 31-Sept 1 6:30 p.m. Sa -
Instructors: Zoo Educators 8:30 a.m. Su
Fee: Zoo Members $42
Code: N0907US
General Public $47 Sept 7-8 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
Code: N0614LK Code: N0913US
June 14-15 6:30 p.m. F - 8:30 a.m. Sa Sept 13-14 6:30 p.m. F - 8:30 a.m. Sa
Code: N0809LK Code: N0921US
Aug 9-10 6:30 p.m. F - 8:30 a.m. Sa Sept 21-22 6:30 p.m. Sa - 8:30 a.m. Su
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) 646-4544, #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org.
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