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Zoo Camp

All sessions of ZooCamp teach an appreciation for and understanding of animals and nature through live animal interactions, animal observations, environmental games, arts & crafts, and many other exciting activities. ZooCamp sessions emphasize the importance of conservation and environmental stewardship. Each session focuses on a different aspect of animal life. Sessions are offered for children entering grades K-8. All sessions of ZooCamp are aligned with Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum Standards for Science. Take a look at some of our photos from ZooCamp

        
                           
 
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 Summer Camp
 
Zoo Camps are a wonderful way to engage your child this spring or summer in a fun filled, all about animals experience. Gift Certificates can be purchased for camp(s) by contacting the Education Department at 410.546.3440.  Click here to download ZooCamp information.
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Home School Workshops

Home School Workshops provide the opportunity for teaching parents to provide their children a fun, science themed, educational workshop.  Workshops are geared for multilevel age groups and are held at the Salisbury Zoo Education Center.  Each workshop includes a discussion on the given topic, live animal presentations, when available and a hands-on activity or game.
August 16: Birds of Prey 3:00-3:45
September 20: Aquatic Animals 10:00-10:45
October 18: Spooky, Scary Animals 10:00-10:45
November 1: Marine Mammals 10:00-10:45
December 6: Pet Enrichment 10:00-10:45
January 3: Animals in Winter 10:00-10:45
February 7: Animal Mates 10:00-10:45
March 7: Animal Moms 10:00-10:45
April 4: Whose Egg Is This? 10:00-10:45
May 2: Animal Dads 10:00-10:45
 
 
Family Workshops

Parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. Zoo Family Workshops are designed to foster the interactions of parents and children. Family Workshops are offered the third Saturday of each month.  Through hands-on programs designed for families with children ten and under, parents work and learn with their children.  Parents must accompany children. $6.00 per child. Registration is required by Friday afternoon prior to program.


November 17: Unusual Animals
December 15: Local Invertebrates
January 19: Australia
February 16: Rainforest Habitats
March 16 What is a Bug?
 

Storytime

This free program is intended for preschool children and their parents. Four and five year old children and accompanying adults are invited to join Wildlife Interpreters for an animal story, fun and sometimes silly songs and games and related craft project. This program is not intended for large groups or daycare centers.
Feel free to join us every Tuesdays at 10:00 am, March through November.

 To find out more information on family programs, contact the Education Department.

 
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Salisbury Zoological Park

755 South Park Drive
PO Box 2979
Salisbury, MD 21802
Call Us: 410.548.3188

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