Summer Wild Adventure Programs

Drop off for each week will be 9:00am (note: please arrive at 8:45am on the first day of your child’s program). The 2025 drop off/pick up location will be updated in early June before programs begin.

Children will be picked up at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, or 4:00pm depending on the end time for the program your child is registered for. The 2025 drop off/pick up location will be updated in early June before programs begin.

Make sure your child is dressed for the weather. We spend most of the day outdoors and do a large amount of walking, so we recommend that children wear comfortable shoes and do not wear sandals or open toed shoes. 

• A mask or other fabric face covering such as a bandana. Children will only be required to wear a mask when indoors or if in an area where they cannot socially distance. *Mask requirements will be subject to current Department of Public Health guidance when the programs take place.*
  
• Sneakers or boots only (no sandals, flip flops, or open-toed shoes). Shoes must be comfortable enough for children to walk all over the zoo.
• Backpack
• A pencil bag with colored pencils, markers, crayons, small paint brush and regular pencils.
• Additional clothing depending on the day’s weather forecast (i.e. extra socks, raincoat, sweatshirt, hat, etc.)
• Water bottle – We have water available to refill bottles, but, to minimize contact, we recommend packing two water bottles each day.
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Lunch & snacks – We provide snacks and water during morning and afternoon snack time. Snacks will be individually packaged, single serve snacks. Since kids are active all day, they tend to get hungry, so you may wish to send more than you typically would for school lunch.
• Hand sanitizer – We have installed a hand washing station, staff will have hand sanitizer, and hand sanitizer is available in various locations in the zoo, but we recommend that children bring their own to help minimize contact.