Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp
by Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)
Zoo Ambassador Certificate
Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp is a camp by Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) for students in Grade 5 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 5 to 12
Fee
₹900
Duration
2 to 4 days per batch depending on the year's schedule, roughly 4 hours per day
Format
Individual
Time needed
About 4 hours daily across 2 to 4 consecutive days per assigned batch
About this opportunity
Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp is a hands-on wildlife education programme run by Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) during the summer school vacation, introducing students to the zoo's mammals, birds, reptiles, and butterflies under expert guidance.
The camp is open to students studying in Class 5 and above, and is conducted across multiple batches of up to 50 students each between April and June. Each batch is a multi-day, non-residential programme with daily morning sessions at the zoo premises.
Participants receive a kit with activity sheets and learning materials, and study different animal classes through guided, in-person sessions led by zoo veterinarians, biologists, and educators. Students also learn about the zoo's conservation, breeding, and rescue operations.
On completing the programme, students are awarded a Vandalur Zoo Ambassador certificate and badge, along with a passport granting ten free zoo visits. The exact batch dates, duration, and fee vary slightly from year to year based on the zoo's summer schedule.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 5 to 12
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students studying in Class 5 and above. Conducted in multiple batches of up to 50 students each during the summer school vacation (April to June) at Vandalur Zoo, Chennai. Non-residential; parents are responsible for daily transport and supervision. No prior wildlife or science background required.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
Covers mammals, birds, reptiles, and butterflies through guided sessions, alongside an introduction to the zoo's conservation, breeding, and rescue operations.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Zoo Ambassador Certificate
Participants who complete their assigned batch receive a Vandalur Zoo Ambassador certificate and badge issued by Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
Recognition
Zoo Ambassador Recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Register online through the official Arignar Anna Zoological Park website ahead of the announced batch dates
- 2Pay the registration fee and collect the training kit
- 3Attend the assigned batch sessions at the zoo during the scheduled dates and timings
Camp details
Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)
Trainers
Sessions conducted by zoo veterinarians, biologists, and educators
Facilities
Activities
- Guided sessions on mammals
- Guided sessions on birds
- Guided sessions on reptiles
- Guided sessions on butterflies
- Assignment and activity sheets for each topic
- Orientation to zoo functions and conservation operations
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Most recently listed for the 2025 batches as a registration fee of Rs 100 plus a training kit fee of Rs 800 (total Rs 900). The exact fee has varied by year (Rs 300 in 2018) and is announced afresh on the official registration page each summer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp free?
No. The registration fee is ₹900.
Who can participate in Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp?
Students in Grade 5 to 12.
What will my child gain from Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp?
Vandalur Zoo Ambassador certificate and badge on completion. Passport granting ten free entries to the zoo. Hands-on learning from zoo veterinarians, biologists, and educators. Structured exposure to mammals, birds, reptiles, and butterflies. Kit bag with activity sheets and learning materials. Insight into the zoo's conservation and breeding programmes.
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