Summer Conservation Camps for Ages 2-5

Down to Earth: Age 2
Engage in fun sensory experiences with nature while learning how animals use mud, sticks, leaves and other earthy bits. One hour per day, three days a week for two weeks. One child with one adult. Jul 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 9:30 a.m.
Aug 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 9:30 a.m.
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Wonderful Water: Age 3
Explore the splish-splash fun that animals have in water. Animals play in it, drink it, and live in it. Your little one will dive right in! One hour per day, three days a week for two weeks. 11 a.m.-noon Wed.-Fri. One child with one adult. Aug 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 11 a.m.
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Bugs!: Age 4
Wiggle and giggle with interesting insects, from beautiful butterflies to lovely ladybugs. Two hours per day, daily for two weeks. 1-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Aug 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 1 p.m.
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Hide 'n Seek-Camouflage: Age 5
Learn about the animals playing hide ‘n seek at the zoo. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Aug 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 9 a.m.
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Summer Conservation Camps for Ages 6-15

Animal Habitats: Ages 6 & 7
Learn about habitats that support life-deserts, forests, oceans and savannas. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Aug 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 9 a.m.
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Animal Care - Vets 'n Pets: Ages 8 & 9
Learn ways pet owners, veterinarians and keepers care for animals. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Aug 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 9 a.m.
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Care For The World—Local and Global Science : Ages 10-12
Learn about Species Survival Plans and participate in local conservation science. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Aug 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 9 a.m.
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Animal Explorers: Ages 10-14
Discover the amazing animal world with Lincoln Park Zoo and The Anti-Cruelty Society with the Great Lakes Region of Roots & Shoots of the Jane Goodall Institute through this intimate and intensive camp experience. Five hours per day, daily for one week. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Aug 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 10 a.m.
Aug 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 10 a.m.
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Conservation Careers: Ages 13-15
Explore zoo careers in education, animal care and conservation with us and the Great Lakes Region of Roots & Shoots of the Jane Goodall Institute. Five hours per day, daily for one week. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Jun 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 10 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes - New Sessions! New Times!
For one child age 2 or 3 with one adult
In each three-day series children learn about animals that live at the zoo by listening to stories and making crafts to take home.
Only registered children may attend.
9:30-10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m.-noon
Members $48/Non-members $60
Tiny Tykes: Ears to Hear
For 2-Year-Olds Nov 4, 18, 25 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Nov 5, 12, 19 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Wonderful Wings
For 2-Year-Olds Dec 2, 9, 16 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Dec 3, 10, 17 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Tales on Tails
For 2-Year-Olds Sep 9, 16, 23 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Sep 10, 17, 24 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Comfortable Coverings
For 2-Year-Olds Oct 7, 14, 21 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
Oct 8, 15, 22 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Fall on the Farm
For 3-Year-Olds Sep 11, 18, 25 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Backyard Buddies
For 3-Year-Olds Oct 9, 16, 23 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Stock Up Nuts & Build Blubber
For 3-Year-Olds Nov 6, 13, 20 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Tiny Tykes: Desert Delights
For 3-Year-Olds Dec 4, 11, 18 9:30 a.m.or 11 a.m.
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Programs for Early Childhood
For children ages 2 and 3* (An adult must accompany each child)
Sibling Safari
Calling all brothers and sisters to learn about the amazing animals at the zoo. Ages 9-24 months with an adult. Oct 6, 20, 27 9:30 a.m.
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Mis Tres Amigos
Learn about the animals that live in Pritzker Family Children's Zoo in both English and Spanish. Ages 2-4 with an adult. Sep 8, 15, 22 10 a.m.
Nov 3, 10, 17 10 a.m.
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One Big Family in Nature
Explore nature with your family. Ages 4-5. Sep 20 12:30 a.m.
Oct 18 12:30 a.m.
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Bug Club
Discover the wonders of bugs. Ages 4-6. Sep 20 9:30 a.m.
Oct 18 9:30 a.m.
Nov 15 9:30 a.m.
Dec 13 9:30 a.m.
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