Alabama Gulf Coast summer zoo camps through July 25

Alabama Gulf Coast summer zoo camps through July 25

Summer Zoo Camp is offered for six individual weeks through July 25 (closed July 4 week) at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. This camp offers new and exciting adventures for students who have completed kindergarten through fourth grade. Campers will learn through hands-on experiences how to be a zookeeper, what it takes to run a zoo, how to care for animals, and learn to be great conservationists.
Zoo Camp Theme Weeks include: June 16-20: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes – Animal Abilities; June 23-27: Predator vs Prey – What do Animals Eat?; July 7-11: Before They’re All Gone – Endangered Species and Conservation; July 14-18: It’s a Zoo Around Here – Habitats vs. Exhibits; July 21-25: Design-a-Zoo & Zookeeper Olympics.
Registration is open until each camp is full. Cost is $225 per camper, or $200 per camper for zoo members. More info: alabamagulfcoastzoo.com.
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is located at 20499 Oak Rd E in Gulf Shores and is open daily from 9 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. Learn more at alabamagulfcoastzoo.org or call (251) 256-7008.
Pictured: The zoo’s Ringed Teal Ducks, Hades and Kore, recently welcomed new additions to their family in the Campbell Aviary. The hatchlings are doing well, and the aviary is open to guests.