Call of the Wild-Day 2

March 25 & April 1

Communication is just as important for Denver Zoo’s smallest residents as it is for our largest! Campers explore exactly what animals can tell each other (and us!). How do sights, scents, and sounds call attention to predators or their prey? And how can animals use this to avoid becoming lunch?

PRE-K

DAY OVERVIEW

**Schedule Subject to Change

Question of the Day

AM: How do mammals communicate? PM: How can you tell when a mammal is happy?

Zoo Exploration

Primate Panorama. How are the animals “talking” to each other? Are the animals using anything to communicate? Can they communicate with humans?

Animal Experience

What animal(s) did we meet in our classroom?  How was each animal that we met different?  Could they communicate if they were happy to us?

Engineering Challenge

Campers design something that makes a Guinea Pig happy. What might they like?

Further Exploration

What areas of the zoo did we explore in the afternoon?  How did this help us better understand/apply the Question of the Day?

Taking It Home

Are there any animals at our house that are “talking” to us or each other? Can we tell if they are happy?

Kindergarten – 1st Grade

DAY OVERVIEW

**Schedule Subject to Change

Question of the Day

AM: How do nocturnal predators see differently than diurnal predators?  PM: How can prey hide from animals at night vs. during the day?

Zoo Exploration

Large cats and Toyota Elephant Passage. What similarities and differences did you notice between animals?

Animal Experience

What animal(s) did we meet in our classroom?  How was each animal that we met different?  How did the time they were awake change their behavior?

Engineering Challenge

Campers design something that lets nocturnal prey hide from an owl or that lets diurnal prey hide from a cheetah.

Further Exploration

What areas of the zoo did we explore in the afternoon?  How did this help us better understand/apply the Question of the Day?

Taking It Home

Are there any nocturnal or diurnal animals in our house or neighborhood? How do they hunt for their food or hide from their predators?

2nd – 3rd Grade

DAY OVERVIEW

**Schedule Subject to Change

Question of the Day

AM: How do animals transmit “secret” messages? PM: Can you transmit a secret message to another camper?

Zoo Exploration

Tropical Discovery. Are any animals transmitting secret messages? How can you tell?

Animal Experience

What animal(s) did we meet in our classroom?  How was each animal that we met different?  Did they have any “secret” messages?

Engineering Challenge

Campers design a method to transmit a secret message to another camper.  How does it work?

Further Exploration

What areas of the zoo did we explore in the afternoon?  How did this help us better understand/apply the Question of the Day?

Taking It Home

Are any animals in our neighborhood or home able to communicate? What are they trying to tell other animals or us?

Reminders

  • Please review IMPORTANT INFORMATION, as well as our Policies and Procedures, to ensure you and your child are ready for camp.
  • Campers must bring a lunch, water bottle, and dress for the weather (plus lots of walking!). As most animal exhibits are outside, we WILL go outside every day.
  • A photo ID is required every day at pick up. Please notify the staff ahead of time if someone who is not on the authorized pick-up list will be picking up your child.
  • To contact us during the day, add authorized pick-ups, or to arrange a late arrival/early pick-up, call the Guest Care Center at 720-337-1400.


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