ZOO BOISE SPRING BREAK ZOO CAMPS For the Jr. Zoologist and Zoo Careers camps offered during Spring Break, please see page 10. Zoo Boise Youth camps include: • Zoo guided tours • Classroom lessons • Demonstrations and experiments • Exploration of animal biofacts • Daily animal encounter or enrichment • Arts & crafts projects • Educational videos • Zookeeper talks • Ecology-focused games
SCHOOL BREAK MINI-CAMPS WINTER WONDER-ZOO-LAND
Many of Zoo Boise’s animals love winter chilly days! You will see how snow leopards frolic in their rocky habitat, why sloth bears do not hibernate and where penguins play during the colder months. We will meet a mystery animal up-close that has no problem staying warm and cozy during January. Experiments and activities about animals staying warm, hot chocolate and a winter wildlife art creation are all part of a day that will bring warm memories. Minimum 10, maximum 26. GRADE DAYS TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR FEE RES/NR ACTIVITY# 1-6 M 9:00am-4:00pm Jan 18 Zoo Boise Carlson $45/$50 230800-01 FRIENDS OF ZOO BOISE RATE
1-6
M
9:00am-4:00pm
Jan 18
Zoo Boise
Carlson
$45
230801-01
TIGERS
Tigers are the largest cats in the world. Explore what makes this animal such a great hunter and how it survives in its habitat. Meet the zookeepers who care for tigers at the Zoo, check out what tigers eat at the Zoo, compare tigers to other cat species, create and give a toy to a cat, and create your own tiger art. Minimum 10, maximum 26. GRADES DAYS TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR FEE RES/NR ACTIVITY# 1-6 M 9:00am-4:00pm Feb 15 Zoo Boise Neibaur $45/$50 230804-01 FRIENDS OF ZOO BOISE RATE
1-6
M
9:00am-4:00pm
Feb 15
Zoo Boise
Neibaur
$45
230805-01
HOMESCHOOL ZOO
The Homeschool Zoo program series provides a unique learning experience for students schooled at home. The course consists of classroom discussion, laboratory activities, animal encounters and specialized zoo tours. Classes will align with Idaho State Science Standards and focus on topics and principles based on grade level. Themes will emphasize looking at animal groups and taxonomy, adaptations, habitats, and ecology. Please bring a small snack for a 15 minute break during class. Minimum 10, maximum 25. KINDERGARTEN & 1ST DAYS TIME/DATES W 9:00-11:30am/Jan 6 W 9:00-11:30am/Feb 3 W 9:00-11:30am/Mar 2
GRADE TOPIC Swinging & Swimming Weathering Winter Little Scientists
LOCATION/INSTRUCTOR FEE Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75 Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75 Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75
ACTIVITY# 230550-01 230550-02 330550-01
2ND & 3RD GRADE DAYS TIME/DATES W 9:00-11:30am/Jan 13 W 9:00-11:30am/Feb 10 W 9:00-11:30am/Mar 9
TOPIC What’s for Dinner? Wildlife Research Wildlife Conservation
LOCATION/INSTRUCTOR FEE Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75 Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75 Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75
ACTIVITY# 230551-01 230551-02 330551-01
4TH & 5TH GRADE DAYS TIME/DATES W 9:00-11:30am/Jan 20 W 9:00-11:30am/Feb 17 W 9:00-11:30am/Mar 16
TOPIC Plant Play Junior Zoologists Endangered Species
LOCATION/INSTRUCTOR FEE Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75 Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75 Zoo Boise/Neibaur $5.75
ACTIVITY# 230552-01 230552-02 330552-01
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ADULT PROGRAMS WOO AT THE ZOO A WILD VALENTINE’S CELEBRATION FOR ADULTS
Birds do it. Bees do it. Snow leopards do it. Find out how animals at Zoo Boise woo each other at Woo at the Zoo. Open to both singles and sweethearts, this memorable Valentine’s Day event will reveal the intimate secrets of exotic animal mating and dating – from the humorous and tawdry to passionate and subtle. Enjoy a guided stroll through the zoo, presentations by zookeepers regarding animal breeding in zoos, up-close animal encounters and other animal-amore-related activities. A pasta dinner, dessert, drinks, photos with your sweetheart and take-home chocolate are included. Space is limited to 30. Need someone to watch the little ones while parents enjoy an evening at the zoo? Enroll your kiddos in the “I Love the Zoo” program! AGES DAYS TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR FEE RES/NR ACTIVITY# 18+ Sa 4:00-7:00pm Feb 13 Zoo Boise Carlson/Neibaur $40/$45 230700-01 FRIENDS OF ZOO BOISE RATE
18+ Sa
4:00-7:00pm
Feb 13
Zoo Boise
Carlson/Neibaur $40
230701-01
I LOVE THE ZOO FOR KIDS OF “WOO AT THE ZOO” PARENTS
Need a place for the kids while you enjoy some time with your sweetheart during Zoo Boise’s Woo at the Zoo? Look no further than Zoo Boise! Kids will have an evening of animalthemed fun. It all starts with a pizza dinner, followed by a guided zoo walk see what critters do at night, a sneak peak at the Zoo Kitchen. They will also enjoy a fun game, craft, and an up-close animal encounter. Space is limited to 26. Note: This program is open only to kids whose parents/guardians are enrolled in Woo at the Zoo. AGES DAYS TIME DATES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR FEE RES/NR ACTIVITY# 5-10 Sa 4:00-7:00pm Feb 13 Zoo Boise Carlson/Neibaur $15/$20 230704-01 FRIENDS OF ZOO BOISE RATE
5-10 Sa
4:00-7:00pm
Feb 13
Zoo Boise
Carlson/Neibaur $15
230705-01
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