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Creature Researchers: Grades 5-6

Are you willing to get your hands dirty or your feet wet in the pursuit of wild animal knowledge? Look no further!  You will learn firsthand exactly what goes into the awesome occupation of a field researcher. From focused observations to trucking through the Serengeti Plains®, you will navigate around Busch Gardens® exploring the amazing methods of a researcher. 

Creature Researchers will give you an up close and in-depth look at the exciting career of field research. Here are just some of the experiences you can expect:

  • Become an amateur wildlife researcher while you study our animals within their habitats
  • Meet animals daily, with opportunities to take photos 
  • Explore Busch Gardens’® animal exhibits during interactive group activities 
  • Enjoy all of the age appropriate rides, shows and attractions of Busch Gardens®

Creature Researchers is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Camps are fully chaperoned day programs that include the following amenities:
  • Daily lunches, snacks & drinks 
  • A Camp T-shirt and a water bottle 
  • A complimentary photo with a Busch Gardens® animal ambassador 
  • Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens® following camp each day for campers
$260 per camper if booked before 3/1/13
$270 per camper if booked on or after 3/1/13


Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $15 per camper per day.