Zoo Camp - Little Ray's Reptile Zoo

Zoo Camp

A week at Little Ray's Eco-Zoo Camp is an unforgettable experience for the animal lover in your family. Not only will they learn about exotic creatures from around the world, but they will also discover what nature has to offer them in their own backyard.


The price for the week is $240, with additional weeks or siblings at $220. The week of June 28th-July 2nd & August 2nd- August 6th, 2010 are 4 day camp weeks (camp will not be running on Canada Day or the Civic Holiday), therefore the price for these weeks will be $200, with siblings at $180. Camp begins June 28th, 2010 and runs until September 3rd, 2010. This is a week long program (sorry, no Day programs available) running 9-4pm each day. Pre & Post care is available as early as 7am and as late as 6pm at $6/hr per family. We accept children from 4-14 years old, and take a maximum of 40 children a week. Please note: Children are divided by age, 4-8 years old, and 9-14 years old. *NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS* You can register at anytime in person, over the phone or by email with a 50% deposit due at the time of registration (remaining balance due by the first day of camp). Click here to register- link to contact us page All camp prices subject to 5% GST.


This week long program's focus is on Eco-education: everything from endangered species to protecting our fragile environment. And of course, lots and lots of hands on with the animals. What's a typical day like for a Little Ray's camper? Each day has a different theme: snake day, bug day, lizard day, etc. So everything they do that day will focus on that species. Once the campers arrive, they start off with a tour of the zoo with one of the zookeepers, paying special attention to all the snakes on display. After the tour, the zookeeper introduces the feature animal that day, which today is a green anaconda. The children learn about the different adaptations this snake has for surviving, it's role in the South American ecosystem, and where it's listed on the threatened species list. And of course, no Little Ray's experience would be complete without some hands on with the snake. After a quick snack (included with the camp), the children head out for an interpretive hike in the large forest behind the zoo. The diversity of wildlife in this local forest is incredible. Along with their nature interpreter, the campers will learn about our local plants, mammals, insects, trees, birds, and of course the reptiles and amphibians. Hiking through the forest from swamp to swamp, the children foster an appreciation for our incredible wildlife. Once back at the zoo, the children will have an opportunity to participate in a craft, or an outdoor game/activity. Again these activities focus on our animal of the day, so today the campers are making "Rattlesnake Eggs" in the craft area, or playing "Viper's Vengeance" in the field. After lunch (provided by the camper), the children head back out to another location in the forest for some more discovering. They'll check their "animal friendly" bug traps they set the day before on Bug Day, to see if there's anything new to see. After their hike it's time to head to the swimming pool (a short 10 minute walk through the forest) for some cooling off and fun. After their swim, the campers head back to the zoo for their hands on presentation. Their zookeeper will bring out several different snakes, that the children can touch and hold, and may even be able to feed a snake or two. One of the major things that sets Little Ray's Eco-Zoo camp apart from other camps is the staff. The counselors and educators are fabulous with the children, so campers return year after year as much for the staff as they do for the animals. One thing is for sure. Children attending Little Ray's Eco-Zoo Camp leave with an increased appreciation for wildlife, as well as a fun, informative experience that feeds their thirst for knowledge. Each child registered also receives a Little Ray's Eco-Zoo Camp T-shirt.