Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–7 · $385/week
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Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2)

Reid Park Zoo · $385/week

Reid Park Zoo offers themed day camps for children in grades K-8, providing immersive experiences with animals, conservation education, and hands-on activities.

▌ Editor's read The Reid Park Zoo offers various summer day camps for children in grades K-8, including the 'Sensory Safari' for grades 1-2. The website, reidparkzoo.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp programs, including themes, dates, and pricing. The camp is operated by the Reid Park Zoo, which is a municipal entity. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or staff background checks, it does outline a comprehensive curriculum focused on animal encounters, conservation, and hands-on learning. Google reviews for Reid Park Zoo generally show a high rating of 4.6 stars from over 10,000 reviews, with many praising the educational opportunities and animal exhibits. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@reidparkzoo) and Facebook (ReidParkZoo) page, showcasing their activities and animals. The program is clearly a day camp, with specific drop-off and pick-up times listed.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–7
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
  • Cost notes: $345 for Zoo Members

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2)

What ages does Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) accept?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) is open to children ages 6–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) cost?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) publishes $385/week for the standard session. $345 for Zoo Members Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2)'s hours?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2)?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) provide lunch?
Reid Park Zoo - Summer Camp - Sensory Safari (Grades 1-2) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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