Zoo camp offers animal experience

Youngsters can learn about animals during a weeklong zoo camp at

Orange Coast College.

The educational experience features science labs, field trips, games

and other events. Students ages 7 to 12 will work directly with animals

at the Santa Ana Zoo.

Study of animal skeletons and senses will be a part of the students’

curriculum.

The program takes place from July 31 to Aug. 4. Campers meet from 8:30

a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, the group visits

the San Diego Zoo and meets from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Friday, they

meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students should bring a sack lunch and

beverage each day.

Registration is $155 and includes transportation and materials.

Enrollment is underway at OCC’s community education office. OCC is at

2701 Fairview Road in Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 432-5880.