At the Henson Robinson Zoo

ZooCamps are a chance for your 7-12 year old to have a wild time at the Zoo. Each ZooCamp is held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Fridays in June and July. Costs are $50 for Zoological Society members and $60 for non-members. To register, send in your registration form [PDF, 63k] with your payment or call us at (217) 753-6217 and pay with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card.

Cool Cats	June 2 to 4	Ages 7 to 9 years
Lions, tigers and cheetahs, oh my! Join in on our cat chat and learn about the members of the feline family.

Nature Art	June 9 to 11	Ages 10 to 12 years
Animals can't go shopping when they need something.� They have to use natural materials.� Become a crafty critter yourself and learn to make fun and beautiful works of art from the craft supplies nature provides.

Going, Going, Gone	June 16 to 18	Ages 7 to 9 years
Going, going, almost gone.� Many species of endangered animals are becoming extinct every year. �Learn about these animals and find out what is being done to stop their disappearing act.

Mission Survival	June 23 to 25	Ages 10 to 12 years
Become a member of a wild tribe and help your team conquer wild & fun challenges while learning how animals fight to survive in the wild. �Who will be the ultimate zoo survivors?

Ocean Explorations	June 30 to July 2	Ages 7 to 9 years
No scuba gear is necessary for this under-sea safari! �We are going to use our imaginations to dine in and explore the animals of the world's oceans.

The Most Extreme	July 7 to 9	Ages 10 to 12 years
Let's go to extremes!� Extreme habitats that is.� Find out what it takes for animals to live in the harshest ecosystems on earth.

Telling Tales	July 14 to 16	Ages 7 to 9 years
Does an opossum really sleep hanging by its tail?� Discover the difference between animal fact and fiction as we reveal the truth behind some of the animal world's biggest myth-teries.

If I Ran The Zoo	July 21 to 23	Ages 10 to 12 years
What would you do if you ran the zoo? See how the Henson Robinson Zoo makes a home for over 300 animals in this hands-on class.

Animal Magic	July 28 to 30	Ages 7 to 9 years
Now you see it, not you don't!� Animals can disappear into their habitats.� Is it magic or just a trick?� Discover some almost magical animal adaptations.