Group Overnight Camps

Group Camp Programs

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  Zoo Journeys: Grades 4-12

  Take a journey into the fascinating world of animals & their habitats.

  Every day presents new opportunities to investigate the mysteries of the animal world; from some of the smallest to the very largest of creatures. Make the acquaintance of two-legged & four-legged species, from rainbow-colored lorikeets to towering giraffes & a baby rhino. Appropriate curriculum is available for grades 4-5, 6-8 & 9-12.

  Camp experiences include:

  • ●  Visiting giant tortoises and offering nectar to lorikeets

  • ●  Interactive scavenger hunt through the Edge of Africa®

  • ●  Safari across the Serengeti Plain® to hand-feed giraffes

  • ●  Encounters with reptiles including alligators, a giant python & native snakes

  • ●  Amazing rides & shows at Busch Gardens & Adventure Island®

  
  

  Duration: 2 nights  Price per participant: $270
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  Animal Adventures: Grades 6-8

  Get close to exotic animals & make unforgettable memories along the way.

  Looking for new opportunities to investigate the mysteries of the animal kingdom? Uncover the inner workings of a premier zoo and meet the professionals that keep it running smoothly.

  Camp experiences include:

  • ●  Safari across the Serengeti Plain® to meet giraffes, zebra & antelope

  • ●  Creating animal enrichments in the Zoo Nutrition Center

  • ●  Observing animal procedures in the Animal Care Center

  • ●  Encounters with hippos, lions, hyenas & more

  • ●  Amazing rides & shows at Busch Gardens & Adventure Island®

  
  

  Duration: 3 nights 
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  Zoo Apprentice: Grades 9-12

  Become an amateur zookeeper & discover what it takes to care for animals from around the world.

  You can't get any closer to animals than this! Go behind the scenes to assist zoo staff with daily husbandry: prepare habitats, distribute diets, and observe animal care sessions. Engage animal care professionals in career discussions while in the zoo, then have great fun exploring Busch Gardens in the afternoon.

  Camp experiences include:

  • ●  Learning the inner workings of a world-class zoological facility 

  • ●  Working alongside zookeepers to care for hippos, giraffe & more

  • ●  Safari across the Serengeti Plain®

  • ●  Amazing rides & shows at Busch Gardens & Adventure Island®

  
  

  Duration: 3 nights  Price per participant: $405