It's Almost Time To Ship Your Kids Off to Houston Zoo's Winter Camp Zoofari

By Brian Hill

Houston, TX - Registration is open now for Winter Camp Zoofari at the Houston Zoo. Winter Camp Zoofari is art, education and fun all rolled into one! Kids can tour the world with out ever leaving Houston and enjoy a “naturally wild” school break with the Houston Zoo’s Winter Camp. Children ages 4 to 12 can enjoy exploring the world’s ecosystems and wildlife while engaging in fun activities, games, crafts, and guided Zoo tours.

On-line registration is $55 per child per day. For complete details visit the Houston Zoo on the Web at http://www.houstonzoo.org/camp/. View the Winter Camp Zoofari 2009 brochure at http://www.houstonzoo.org/attachments/wysiwyg/50553/Wintercamp09brochure.pdf .

Houston Zoo Winter Camp Zoofari 2009

Rainforest Researchers

Monday, December 28

Button up your raincoat as we investigate the wet world of animals that run, slither, and swing through our tropical rainforests. Learn about the importance of these rapidly decreasing habitats and find out what we can do to save them!

Underwater Adventures

Tuesday, December 29

Travel the tides of our surrounding oceans, lakes, and wetlands and explore the unique animals, from the strange to the familiar, that thrive in these liquid habitats.

Savanna Safari

Wednesday, December 30

Slather on your sunscreen as we explore the hot, arid expanses of savannas and deserts. Find out what animals can survive in these blistering habitats and how they adapt to the extreme temperatures.

Winter Wildlife

Thursday, December 31

Pack your parka and discover animals in the frozen reaches of the poles and the snowy peaks of mountains as we travel to some of the coldest spots on the globe for some frosty fun!

About Winter Camp

Register on-line for Winter Camp Zoofari when you visit http://www.houstonzoo.org/camp/ and click the green “Register Now” button. Camps may be sold out before noted on the Web site. Please click the green “Register Now” button to check for camp availability. Please do not bring non-registered children, including siblings to programs. Children must be the age designated for their selected program at the time of the program requested. Winter Camp is a rain or shine event and campers will be outside in all types of weather; Please dress appropriately.

About the Houston Zoo

Recognized by Parents magazine as one of the Ten Best Zoos for Kids, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.7 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species, the provision of engaging educational opportunities and the creation of stimulating exhibits that broaden the experiences of our guests and encourage their curiosity.

The Houston Zoo is located at 6200 Golf Course Drive in beautiful Hermann Park. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Central Standard Time (last admission at 5 p.m.) and from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. during Central Daylight Time (last admission at 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed Christmas Day. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors, $6 for children ages 2-11 and FREE for children under 2. Visit the courtesy booth at your neighborhood Fiesta Mart and purchase an adult Zoo admission for $8 and a child Zoo admission for $5. Zoo memberships start at only $55. For information on all the great benefits of becoming a Zoo member call (713) 533-6713 or visit our Web site at www.houstonzoo.org.

Ride METRORail to the Houston Zoo from the Fannin South Park and Ride lot. With frequent service, METRORail is a convenient answer to traffic congestion in the Texas Medical Center/Hermann Park/Museum District corridor. For METRORail information, visit www.ridemetro.org.

The Houston Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information visit www.aza.org.

To view Houston Zoo's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-727-Houston_Zoo