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December 7, 2009

Winter Camp Registration is open!

Register your wild ones for Winter Camp at the Zoo!

Snow Survival
Dec. 21-23, 9am-3pm
Cost: $100 for Zoo members, $130 for non-members
Ages: 6-12
It’s cold outside. You’d freeze without your coat and hat. So how do wild animals manage to survive the winter when it is especially chilly? We will discuss survival strategies, special adaptations and how you can track their movement in the winter months.

Amazing Adaptations
Dec 28-30, 9 am-3pm
Cost: $100 for Zoo members, $130 for non-members
Ages: 6-12
Why do giraffes have such long tongues? Why do leopards have spots? We’ll talk about amazing animal adaptations including camouflage and behavior.