Summer Safari
Students completing K – 8th grades can experience the amazing world of animals this year at Alexandria Zoo’s Summer Safari!
These weekly themed camps are an exciting opportunity for kids to dive into the natural world in a safe, hands-on environment.
Students of all abilities and learning styles can enjoy a fun, action-packed week where they will go on adventures through the zoo, encounter animals up close, visit with zookeepers, meet new friends, play games, and express their creativity.
Online Registration
- Each class has to be registered for individually.
- Multiple children can be registered for the same class on one online form.
- Once you have submitted the online form, you will be redirected to PayPal for payment. You do not need a PayPal account; a credit card can be used.
- If you do not recieve a payment confirmation email from PayPal, your registration is incomplete.
The Animal Bop
Completed Kindergarten
June 19 - 23, 2023
9 am - noon
Leap, Wiggle, and Soar! Join us as we burrow our way into the fascinating and unique movement of wildlife.
Zoo Clues
Completed Kindergarten
July 17 - 21, 2023
9 am - noon
Get out your magnifying glass! Take a closer look! We’re going to explore some wild clues to figure out who the mystery animal of Summer Safari is.
Hoot, Hoot, Hooray!
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
June 5 - 9, 2023
9 am - noon
Have you heard the news!? It’s time to explore the wild world of animal communication. Join as we discover how tarantulas dance to tell each other “I’m not food” or eavesdrop on the local birds to find out which early bird got the worm.
Wildlife Superheroes
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
June 12 - 16, 2023
9 am - noon
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s wildlife! Join us as we explore the amazing superpowers of wildlife.
Art in Nature
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
June 26 - 30, 2023
9 am - noon
Do you have a “budding” artist, then this camp is for them! Join us as we explore the beauty of nature through art, music, and dance.
Crafty Critters
Completed Grades 1st & 2nd
July 10 - 14, 2023
9 am - noon
The solution to many a problem is right around us. Nature has many unique solutions to every day challenges. Together will explore how animals deal with staying warm, traveling, and other daily tasks and test if some of these solutions will work for us.
Humerous Anatomy
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
June 5 - 9, 2023
9 am - noon
It’s time to laugh until our ribs ache as we explore the weird and wonderful anatomy that makes each animal unique.
Love the Boot
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
June 26 - 30, 2023
9 am - noon
Louisiana is home to many wonderful and amazing creatures! Join us as we explore the animals that call our state home and how Louisiana compares to other habitats around the globe.
Flock of a Feather
Completed Grades 3rd & 4th
July 10 - 14, 2023
9 am - noon
From a murder of ravens to a bloat of hippos, wildlife is frequently found in groups. We’ll work as a pack to explore the benefits of living in a group and the challenges of being a lone wolf.
Operation Survival
Completed Grades 5th & 6th
June 12 - 16, 2023
9 am - noon
We need you on the front line of wildlife protection! We’ll discover how wildlife populations thrive, what impacts them, and how we can each do our part to keep them safe.
#Conservation
Completed Grades 5th & 6th
June 19 - 23, 2023
9 am - noon
Conservation work is occurring every day all over our planet. We’ll meet local conservationist, explore the zoo’s conservation efforts, and practice conservation work right here in central Louisiana.
Zoo Careers
Completed Grades 7th & 8th
July 17 - 21, 2023
9 am - noon
Working at a zoo isn’t all about scooping poop! Practice your hand at designing a zoo, explore what it takes to care for sick animals, and find out about many other fun career options that the zoo world has to offer.
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