The Idaho Falls Zoo will be hosting in-person camps for kids in grades K-7 over winter break on December 21,22,29 and 30.  These unique, one-day camps provide fun, interactive activities and up-close learning with animals at your Idaho Falls Zoo. The camps are listed below:

We Want Winter! (Grades K-1): While some animals hibernate, others celebrate! Did you know certain animals rely on cold winter weather to survive? Come find out who just can’t wait for the ice and snow. Tuesday, December 21 from 9:00A.M.- 12:00P.M.

Where’s the Wildlife? (Grades 2-3): Mother Nature seems quiet in winter, but don’t be fooled! Discover where wildlife goes when the weather gets frosty, then go behind the scenes to see zoo animals in winter housing.  Wednesday, December 22 from 9:00A.M.- 12:00P.M.

Zoo Engineers (Grades 4-5):  Come investigate amazing animal engineers and explore how humans can learn from their designs!  Wednesday, December 29 from 9:00A.M.- 12:00P.M.

Explore Zoo Careers (Grades 6-7): Thinking about having a job at a zoo? This camp will explore the zookeeper’s world and what it takes to work at a zoo. Campers will also learn about other careers you can have at a zoo.  Thursday, December 30 from 9:00A.M.- 12:00P.M. 

Registration is now open! Be sure to sign into your account for membership discounts. For more information, click here or visit https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/847/Winter-Break-Classes 

We will be following City of Idaho Falls and East Idaho Public Health COVID-19 policies in effect at time of camp.  Questions? Contact Augusta Grumdahl, Zoo Educator, at [email protected] or call (208) 612-8254.

Stay informed on the fun at the zoo! Follow the Idaho Falls Zoo on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and subscribe to zoo notices under Notify Me on the City’s website, www.idahofallsidaho.gov. 

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 Media Note: For more information or to schedule an interview with zoo staff, please contact City of Idaho Falls Public Information Officer, Bud Cranor at 208-612-8306 or at [email protected]

About Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park:   With more than 330 individual animals representing 130 species from all around the globe, the Idaho Falls Zoo is known as the “Best Little Zoo in the West.” Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the zoo participates in 44 Species Survival Plans. Learn more on our website.