Camp · Specialty · Ages 8–12 · $260/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–12

Junior Zookeepers

London · $260/week

Learn about animal care, conservation, and the daily life of a zookeeper through hands-on activities.

▌ Editor's read The Little Rays Nature Centre's Junior Zookeepers program is a day camp for children aged 6-12, offering hands-on animal care and conservation education. The website details daily activities such as feeding, cleaning enclosures, and creating enrichment for animals, indicating a highly interactive program. While the specific camp itself doesn't have independent Google reviews, Little Rays Nature Centre has a 4.6-star rating from 1,072 reviews on Google, with many praising the educational value and animal interactions. The program is run by Little Rays Inc., which is a registered non-profit organization. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @littlerays_inc on Instagram and 'littleraysinc' on Facebook, which primarily showcase the nature center's activities and animals.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Junior Zookeepers sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: half-day
  • Address: 1200 Commissioners Rd E, London, ON N5Z 4R3
  • Phone: 519-686-9696
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Junior Zookeepers

What ages does Junior Zookeepers accept?
Junior Zookeepers is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Junior Zookeepers cost?
Junior Zookeepers publishes $260/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Junior Zookeepers's hours?
Junior Zookeepers runs half-day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Junior Zookeepers?
Junior Zookeepers is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Junior Zookeepers provide lunch?
Junior Zookeepers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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