2024 Zoo Camp

One- Day Camp:
All Around the World

July 3rd: All About Cavies

July 17th: All About Camels

July 31st: All About Coatis

Ages: 5 - 12
Hours: 10am - 3pm
Add-0n Lunch Meal Plan: $10

Camp Fee (per day):
- Early Bird (Nov. 24th - Jan. 5th): $50
- Regular (Jan. 6th - March 31st): $55
- Last Chance (April 1st - April 30th): $65

What to Bring:

• Backpack with extra pair of clothes (just in case)

• Sunscreen 

• Filled reusable water bottle

• A full stomach. Zoo camp is a ‘high energy’ activity; so all campers should eat a hearty breakfast before arrival. Campers are on the move and exploring the zoo all day. 

What NOT to Bring: 

• Jewelry, electronics, cell phones, and valuables 

• Cell phone and other device use will not be allowed during camp time. In the event of an emergency, parents may call the main zoo line at 715-699-1442 or the main instructor at 715-558-8380. Zoo camp is an opportunity to make new friends and develop important life skills.

• NO toys or fidgets 

Lunch and Snacks

• A nutritious snack will be provided in the afternoon. No snacks should be brought for the children.

• An optional lunch meal plan can be added for an additional $40 for the 4 - day camp or $10 for the one day camp.

• Lunch meal plan includes: brat, hotdog, or corn dog with a handful of original ruffle chips, and water. 

• If you do not choose the optional lunch plan, parents/ guardians need to pack a sack lunch for your child.

• If your child has any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please pack your own snacks and lunches.

Food Allergies 

We cannot guarantee a food allergy free environment at the zoo as visitors often bring their own food items. Please disclose all participant food allergies during registration.

Medication Needs During Zoo Camp

Camp Instructors do not administer medication. If your child has special medication needs, you will need to make plans accordingly. 

Medical Procedures 

First aid will be administered to campers with minor scrapes, cuts, bumps and insect bites. People are often unaware of allergies to wild animal dander or bedding materials. In these situations, we have Benadryl on hand. Please specify on the registration form if we can give your child Benadryl in these situations. 

Behavioral Expectations

All campers are expected to behave in a safe, respectful, and courteous manner. In the event of behavioral concerns, corrective measures such as temporarily removing the disruptive camper from the group and/or consulting a parent/guardian may be used. Should a camper’s behavior become a major distraction or is dangerous to others, the camper will be removed from camp and a parent/guardian will be notified immediately. The Wilderness Walk Zoo staff reserves the right to remove a camper from camp at any time. In the event of removing the camper, there will not be a refund issued. 

Illnesses

Wilderness Walk Zoo reserves the right to refuse entrance to zoo camp if a child exhibits symptoms listed below. In the event a camper becomes ill while at zoo camp, camp staff will notify the registered parent/guardian. For the well-being of your camper and the safety of other campers in our program, if your child(ren) shows any of the following symptoms, you will be asked to pick up your child(ren) immediately.

Symptoms included but not limited to: fever, severe headache, persistent cough, sore throat, vomiting, pinkeye, lice, and other contagious illnesses. A doctor’s note must be provided before the camper with signs of any contagious illnesses or lice may return to camp. No refunds will be issued for any missed days of camp. 

Special Needs:

Please detail any physical, academic or social special needs your child has that our staff should be aware of. Special needs will be accommodated to the best of our ability. All considerations, it is not possible for us to offer one on one attention. If your child is not self-sufficient, you will need to provide a non-parent or parent aide for the week of camp.