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Eco Explorers (Grades 5-6)

Travel the world without leaving Florida. Interact with a variety of animals-from giraffe to lemurs to kangaroos, and discover their unique adaptations for survival. Enjoy a special geocaching adventure through Busch Gardens and enjoy all the amazing rides, shows and attractions. Plus, have 'splashtastic' fun at Adventure Island, our water park. This camp is adventurous exploring at its best!

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Go on an African safari—in Florida!
  • Meet animals daily, with opportunities to take photos.
  • Explore Busch Gardens’ animal exhibits during interactive scavenger hunts and group activities.
  • Enjoy all the amazing rides, shows and attractions of Busch Gardens and the "splashtastic" water fun of Adventure Island.



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ZooVentures (Grades 7-9)

If animals are your passion, this is the camp for you. Investigate the animal kingdom and all its diversity. Go on a quest to find native Florida wildlife along the Hillsborough River. Discover the interconnections between animals while feeding giraffes and searching for zebras across the Serengeti Plains. Plus, enjoy all the fun and adventure of Busch Gardens and Adventure Island.

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Hand feed a giraffe from the back of a flat bed truck.
  • Encounter animals up close daily and make new best friends of the two-legged and four-legged varieties.
  • Explore Busch Gardens’ animal exhibits and enhance your conservation knowledge about wildlife at risk during interactive group activities.
  • Enjoy all the world class rides, shows, and immersion animal exhibits Busch Gardens and Adventure Island have to offer.



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ThrillVentures (Grades 7-9)

Are you a theme park fan? If so, this camp will deliver lots of twists and turns just for you. Learn the insider tips into designing and building amazing coasters and then buckle up to enjoy the most intense coaster rides, including SheiKra, Montu and Cheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens. Expect the extreme at Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, SeaWorld and Aquatica.

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Defy America’s first 3 launch coaster, Cheetah Hunt, and reach 60 mph in just 3 seconds.
  • Experience up-close animal interactions.
  • Splash away summer heat in the cool pools at Adventure Island.
  • Fly like a ray on SeaWorld's Manta and then dream the night away next to marine life.
  • Explore the wild side of water at Aquatica, where exotic animals meet splashtastic fun.
  • Challenge all the world class rides, shows, and wildlife at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld.



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XtremeVentures 12-night Camp (Grades 7-9)

Enjoy two weeks at Busch Gardens. You'll participate in ThrillVentures and ZooVentures and explore the Tampa Bay area for 2 days in between.

ThrillVentures
Are you a theme park fan? If so, this camp will deliver lots of twists and turns just for you. Learn the insider tips into designing and building amazing coasters and then buckle up to enjoy the most intense coaster rides, including SheiKra, Montu and Cheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens. Expect the extreme at Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, SeaWorld and Aquatica!

ZooVentures
If animals are your passion, this is the camp for you. Investigate the animal kingdom and all its diversity. Go on a quest to find native Florida wildlife along the Hillsborough River. Discover the interconnections between animals while feeding giraffes and searching for zebras across the Serengeti Plains. Plus, enjoy all the fun and adventure of Busch Gardens and Adventure Island.



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Wild Florida (Grades 9-12)

Travel across Florida to explore the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and other native Florida habitats AND enjoy Busch Gardens and SeaWorld. Prepare to swim, snorkel, camp and still find time to ride world-class roller coasters and meet amazing animals from the deep seas at SeaWorld to the jungle treetops at Busch Gardens.

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Study sea grass ecology while snorkeling among salt water fishes in the Florida Keys.
  • Paddle a pristine Florida river, home to sunbathing alligators and diving ospreys.
  • Experience a swamp buggy ride through the Everglades in search of endangered Florida panthers and Everglades kites.
  • Enjoy Seminole Indian tales around a campfire and slumber in a native-style chickee lodge.
  • Sleep next to marine life at SeaWorld Orlando.
  • Enjoy all the world class rides, shows, and animal exhibits Busch Gardens and SeaWorld offer.



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Zookeeping 101 (Grades 9-12)

You can’t get any closer to animals than this! Assist zookeepers with their daily routine including preparing diets, animal training and providing veterinary care. Experience first–hand what it takes to care for a variety of exotic animals from giraffes to hippos to lemurs. Plus, enjoy all the thrilling rides and world-class shows at Busch Gardens and cool off at Adventure Island.

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Spend zoo mornings cleaning and preparing habitats, distributing diets, and observing animal behavior training.
  • Hand feed a giraffe from the back of a flat bed truck.
  • Engage in up-close animal encounters.
  • Explore Busch Gardens’ animal exhibits and enhance your conservation knowledge about wildlife.
  • Enjoy all the world class rides, shows, and animal exhibits Busch Gardens and Adventure Island offer.



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Zookeeping 201 (Grades 10 – College)

Take zookeeping to the next level. Experience real-life, hands-on animal care at one of the nation’s largest zoos. Work alongside expert zookeepers, observe animal training methods and engage in up-close animal encounters. Plus, enjoy all that Busch Gardens and SeaWorld have to offer.

Prerequisites for this camp are Zookeeping 101, Career Camp 10-12 at SeaWorld Orlando or related experience working with animals.

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Assist professional zookeepers in animal care.
  • Venture across the Serengeti Plain for an eye-to-eye view of giraffes and zebra.
  • Experience SeaWorld including amazing animal exhibits and Manta-where you fly like a ray.
  • Enhance your knowledge about wildlife at risk and identify ways you can make a difference during a team project.
  • Enjoy all the world class rides, shows, and animal exhibits Busch Gardens and SeaWorld offer.


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Vet Careers for College Students

Aspiring to become a professional in veterinary healthcare? Join our staff and experience veterinary medicine firsthand. Shadow staff on rounds, participate in labs and professional development classes, and even observe procedures. Campers work behind the scenes to explore what being on a veterinary team at a world-class zoo is all about. After hours, enjoy all that Busch Gardens and SeaWorld have to offer.

Prerequisites for this camp are Zoo Careers and a high school diploma.

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Spend a morning shadowing a veterinarian; attend morning rounds and help with procedures.
  • Work alongside professional zookeepers to better understand their role in veterinary care.
  • Gain firsthand knowledge about real day-to-day care of exotic animals from zoo professionals.
  • Tour the Serengeti Plain on a flat bed truck to hand-feed giraffes.
  • Enjoy all the world class rides, shows, and animal exhibits Busch Gardens and SeaWorld offer.



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Zookeeping The Series 12-night Camp (Grades 10-College)

Enjoy 2 weeks at Busch Gardens. You'll participate in Zookeeping 101, Zookeeping 201 and explore the Tampa Bay area for 2 days in between.

Zookeeping 101
Assist zookeepers with their daily routine that includes preparing diets, animal training and providing veterinary care. Experience first–hand what it takes to care for a variety of exotic animals from giraffes to hippos to lemurs. Plus, enjoy all the thrilling rides and world-class shows at Busch Gardens and cool off at Adventure Island.

Zookeeping 201
Take zookeeping to the next level. Experience real-life, hands-on animal care at one of the nation’s largest zoos. Work alongside expert zookeepers, observe animal training methods and engage in up-close animal encounters.



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Zoo Careers (Grades 11-College)

Considering a future in the animal care field? This is an intense exploration of working with animals including everything from scrubbing and raking, to preparing animal diets and so much more. Gain insight into managing a world-class zoological facility with opportunities to interact with zoo staff and receive valuable career guidance. Participants work behind the scenes daily under the guidance of professional zookeepers, attend training workshops and even prepare a special project. This is your chance to 'sample' a zoo career!

Prerequisite for this camp is Zookeeping 201, Career Camp 10-12 at SeaWorld Orlando or related experience working with animals.

Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:
  • Shadow zookeepers and help with animal care.
  • Tour the Serengeti Plain on a flat bed truck and even hand-feed giraffes.
  • Draw on the keepers’ expertise to expand your conservation facts and share your newfound knowledge with park guests.
  • Enjoy all the world class rides, shows, and animal exhibits Busch Gardens and Adventure Island offer.



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Zookeeping Intensive 12-night Camp (Grades 11-College)

For a more in-depth zoological experience spend two weeks at Busch Gardens, you'll participate in Zookeeping 201 and Zoo Careers and explore the Tampa Bay area for 2 days in between.

Zookeeping 201
Take zookeeping to the next level. Experience real-life, hands-on animal care at one of the nation’s largest zoos. Work alongside expert zookeepers, observe animal training methods and engage in up-close animal encounters.

Zoo Careers
This is an intense exploration of working with animals including everything from scrubbing and raking, to preparing animal diets and so much more. Gain insight into managing a world-class zoological facility with opportunities to interact with zoo staff and receive valuable career guidance. Participants work behind the scenes daily under the guidance of professional zookeepers, attend training workshops and even prepare a special project. This is your chance to 'sample' a zoo career!



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Careers In-Depth 12-night Camp for College Students

You'll participate in Zoo Careers, Vet Careers and explore the Tampa Bay area for 2 days in between.

Zoo Careers
This is an intense exploration of working with animals including everything from scrubbing and raking, to preparing animal diets and so much more. Gain insight into managing a world-class zoological facility with opportunities to interact with zoo staff and receive valuable career guidance. Participants work behind the scenes daily under the guidance of professional zookeepers, attend training workshops and even prepare a special project. This is your chance to 'sample' a zoo career!

Vet Careers
Aspiring to become a professional in veterinary healthcare? Join our staff and experience veterinary medicine firsthand. Shadow staff on rounds, participate in labs and professional development classes, and even observe procedures. Campers work behind the scenes to explore what being on a veterinary team at a world-class zoo is all about. After hours, enjoy all that Busch Gardens and SeaWorld have to offer.



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