Grades 3 & 4

IN-PERSON WEEK-LONG GRADES 3 & 4

For children entering 3rd or 4th grade in the fall of 2022.

Farmyard Connection

9:30 am–3:30 pm June 13–17 June 27–July 1 July 18–22 August 1–5 August 15–19 Make glue from milk and transform wool into clothing. Explore the amazing connections people have with farm animals through close up encounters! Explore other areas of the zoo while on the lookout for our farm animals' wild counterparts. $340 ($275 for Zoo members)

Navigating Nature

9:30 am–3:30 pm July 25–29 August 15–19 Animals use the sun, the moon, and Earth’s magnetic field to find their way. How about you? Create a map, use a compass, and solve a Zoo treasure hunt with GPS. Explore the incredible ways animals use their own internal navigation system. $340 ($275 for Zoo members)

Photo Safari

9:30 am–3:30 pm June 20–24 July 11–15 August 8–12 Let’s explore! Pack your field bag with your journal and camera (all provided) as we explore the countries that make up each Zoo trail. A homemade photo journal will be our week-long project. Our animals are ready for their closeup—are you? $340 ($275 for Zoo members) S.E.A. Camp

9:30 am–3:30 pm June 13–17 July 18–22 August 1–5 Splashing! Experiments! Adventure! Explore water and its wildlife in both marine and freshwater environments at the zoo! Visit our aquarium, slosh and search for creatures in the marsh, investigate water invaders, perform experiments, and play water games. Please bring a bag each day with extra clothes and shoes that can get wet/muddy. $340 ($275 for Zoo members)

Tree House Adventure

9:30 am–3:30 pm June 27–July 1 August 22–26 Embark on mysterious missions with Jack and Annie as your guides (based on the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne). From the tropical rainforest to the depths of the ocean, you never know what you’ll discover! $340 ($275 for Zoo members)