Live Reptile Summer Camp Programs

Looking for something to do this summer? PHS offers a variety of live reptile summer camps for kids! These programs are unique in that they can be whatever suits your needs. Programs are age appropriate and can be customized to each group. The animal presentation and interaction must be held indoors to the warm weather, however some of the activities can be held outdoors. All programs are self-contained so there is no preparation required on your part! Book multiple programs throughout the summer and receive a discount.

Program 1: “Little Critters” - Children ages 3-6

Designed with the youngsters in mind, lasting 30 minutes with extensive hands-on experiences. Trained instructors discuss the basics of reptiles on a kid’s level. Kids get down on the floor with the instructor and gentler of the reptile species like small tortoises, lizards, snakes, and discuss how they interact with each other, raise their young, and the unique personalities each one has—just like them! Kids are given the opportunity to touch certain animals if they choose to do so. This program works the best with 10–15 kids in each 30-minute session.

Cost is $275 for one hour (two 30-minute sessions)

Program 2: “Scales and Tails” - Children ages 7-12

Targeted for the elementary and middle school kids.

Session is one hour with the presentation being 45 minutes and animal interaction being 15 minutes. The focus of this program is desert safety, how to identify a rattlesnake, discussion on reptiles from around the world and responsible pet ownership.

Two-hour presentation includes additional activities such as snake relay race, reptile survival experiment, arts and crafts projects that are related to reptiles.

Program can be customized to two one-hour presentations depending on the number of kids.

Cost starts at $275

Program 3: “Extreme Reptiles” - Teens ages 13-17

Targeted for high school age students, the focus is desert safety, evolution, biology of reptiles and the importance of conservation. Keeping in step with the age group, this program is exciting, fast-paced and designed to captivate high school audiences. Current environmental issues and solutions teens can help with are discussed. This is a very unique and one-of-a-kind class.

Cost is dependent on number of students and the specific subject matter. Can be held in an auditorium setting and meets specific Arizona State Curriculum Standards for this age group.

Program 4: Field Trip

Students and teachers visit the PHS facility for a 2-3 hour private, behind-the-scenes tour. With a guide, see over 1100 native and non-native reptiles from around the world living in a natural habitat including: alligators, crocodiles, monitor lizards, iguanas, tortoises, turtles, Gila monsters, bearded dragons, as well as venomous and non-venomous snakes. See the largest display of venomous snakes in the U.S. in addition to every species of snake native to Arizona. Visitors may help feed the giant tortoises (some over 100 lbs.), hold a 10-foot python, and get up-close with a 400+ lb. alligator, named Amos.

Cost is $10 per student and $7.50 per teacher

Summer Special Two for One!

Book your program before June 30th and get two hours for the price of one. The actual presentation date does not have to be in June. Additional hour(s) - $165 per hour

Call or email now to schedule your program!

602-550-1090

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