Camp Zoofari Sensory
Solo Safari Sensory Camp: June 30 and July 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sensory Safari Camp w/ Caregivers: July 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Can you hear as well as a bat or see as good as a jaguar? Campers will discover the five senses with us as we explore the zoo and learn how animals’ senses help them survive!
At Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, we value the inclusion of campers of all abilities. This year we will be offering two different camp sessions for our campers with unique and differing needs. As the traditional day camp environment may be overstimulating for some campers, our Sensory Safari camp will be offered in two different formats: two single day camp options (for campers able to attend camp solo) and one single day camp (for campers attending with an adult caregiver). Both camp formats will be held with half day (morning) attendance.
Campers will get to experience the zoo while learning how our 5 senses relate to the animal world. Our camp activities will be conducted in a way to provide opportunities for our campers to engage with the zoo environment in a variety of methods while keeping sensory needs in mind.
However, to ensure safe and successful participation in the program, Solo Safari campers must be able to attend camp without an individual adult caregiver- including staying with the group for the duration of the camp day and adhering to camp rules and agreements whether or not they have accommodations. This includes, but is not limited to, remaining with the group while not engaging in aggressive or self-injurious behaviors. If your child cannot safely and successfully participate in the program, even with accommodations in place, they may not be ready for solo camp at the zoo. For campers attending with a caregiver, both camper and caregiver must be able to stay with the group for the duration of the camp day and adhere to camp rules and agreements.
Children ages 6-10 and in grades k-6 may enroll.
Register your camper for one or more days.
Camp runs 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Morning drop off is 8:45-9:00 a.m. Afternoon pickup is 11:45 a.m. -12 p.m. Extended care is not available.
if Solo Safari (Single Day): $45
Member & City/County Employee Rate: $38.25/day (15% off)
Solo Safari (Both Days): $85
Member & City/County Employee Rate: $72.25 (15% off)
if Safari with Caregiver: $45
Member & City/County Employee Rate: $38.25/day (15% off)
DISCOUNTS: A discount is offered to parents / guardians that are Zoo members and City of Evansville / Vanderburgh County employees. Only ONE Discount can be applied. Registrants should be logged into the zoo members website, or membership can be purchased or renewed online PRIOR to registering for camp using the membership form on our website. Employees of the City of Evansville or Vanderburgh County must enter place of employment on the registration form (apply code GO!ZOO!). PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THIS DISCOUNT IF YOU ARE LOGGED IN AS A MEMBER. The regular price rate will display in your cart until discounts are applied UPON CHECKOUT.
The registration and/or cancellation DEADLINE is June 24th at noon.
Campers should dress for the weather, and bring a snack and water bottle.
Registrants will receive camp details via email during the week prior to camp.
**Refund Policy** No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline. We reserve the right to cancel any camp with insufficient registrations or due to unforeseen emergency circumstances. If such events occur, a full refund will be issued.
For more information or help with registration, call 812-435-0809 or email education@meskerparkzoo.com.
TIPS:
- Click on "List View" or "Other Dates" to enroll in more than one day of camp on this registration form. Do this BEFORE clicking the green "Register" button.
- You can click on "copy information to all registrants" from the first registration entry: or "same as above" on the second registration entry, to autofill entries for multiple sessions / campers.
- Use CAMPERS NAME as REGISTRANT.
- When registering for multiple dates, it can be tricky. Tips:
- If you need to register for more dates you will click on "Continue shopping".
- You can click on the dropdown menu at the top of the data entry form to choose info to autofill. Click on "Add to cart".
- Click on "Checkout". All of them should then be in your cart, and you can check out.