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Fall Critter Camp

October 26 – October 30, 2026
Preschool- 6th Grade

Daily sign ups available!

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Fall Critter Camp Themes

Monday – Survival

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Animals have amazing features and behaviors that help them survive! Campers will discover the adaptations different animals use to move, stay safe, find what they need, and thrive in their environments. Campers will meet a dog, rabbit, bearded dragon, turtle, and earthworm.

Tuesday – Shelter

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What’s hiding in the habitats around us? Campers will take a closer look at the mysterious world of ecosystems and discover how plants, animals, and their environments are all connected. Campers will meet a miniature cow, chinchilla, dove, rosy or sand boa, and beetle.

Wednesday – Signals

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Animals have all kinds of clever ways to communicate! Campers will decode the sounds, movements, and other signals animals use to share messages and stay safe. Campers will meet a miniature horse, dog, parrot, tortoise, and leopard gecko.

Thursday – Predator or Prey

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Every animal needs to eat, but they don’t all find food in the same way. Campers will explore the ways animals hunt, gather, and eat, from sneaky strategies to surprising food choices. Campers will meet a sheep, guinea pig, chicken, ball python, and frog.

Friday – Coexistence

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Animals share our world, and it’s important to treat them with kindness and respect. Campers will explore how we can care for all creatures, from the cuddly to the creepy-crawly! Campers will meet a goat, rabbit, parrot, skink, and cockroach.
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Your program fee helps support all of our adoptable animals, as well as the many human and animal services Helen Woodward Animal Center provides.

For more information:
Please contact us at education@animalcenter.org or 858-756-4117 ext. 318

 

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Due to Hurricane Hilary, all  departments will be closing at 3pm today.  Stay safe!