Shoushan Zoo Opens Overnight Stays – Elementary School Students in Grades 3 to 6 Can Sign Up

Reported by You T-Ru / Comprehensive Report

To promote ecological education, wildlife conservation awareness, and provide summer leisure activities for students, Kaohsiung’s Shoushan Zoo is hosting the 2014 overnight camp “Kids Overnight at the Zoo” for elementary school students in grades 3 to 6 during the summer months of July and August. Registration is now open, allowing children to get closer to animals and learn more about them.


▲ The 2014 overnight camp “Kids Overnight at the Zoo” is now open for registration. (Photo / Provided by Kaohsiung City Government)

Hsu Chuan-sheng, Director of Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau, stated that to instill knowledge about animal and ecological conservation from an early age, it is important to cultivate a sense of care for animals among students. To this end, the summer overnight camp has been specially organized. Through team-building games and educational courses, conservation knowledge is integrated into fun activities, helping participants gain a deeper understanding of its importance. The camp will be held over four sessions on July 25–27 and August 1–3, 2014 (Year 103 in Taiwan’s calendar), with each session accommodating 50 students. Additionally, each session offers 5 free spots for low-income students from Kaohsiung. Interested children can register online via the zoo’s official website and download the application form. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

This year’s camp promises to be exciting, featuring activities such as tracking black bears, venturing into the Animal Forest Kingdom, becoming a junior animal doctor, and the unique Animal Planet Night Show available only during the overnight stay. There will also be opportunities for animal feeding experiences and trying out the role of a wildlife conservationist, giving students a deeper insight into animal protection. For detailed information, please visit the Shoushan Zoo official website or its Facebook fan page.