Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp
by Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)
Zoo Ambassador Certificate
Hands-on wildlife education camp for Class 5 and above students at Vandalur Zoo, covering mammals, birds, reptiles, and butterflies with zoo experts.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹900
Participation format
Individual
Duration
2 to 4 days per batch depending on the year's schedule, roughly 4 hours per day
Eligibility
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.
- Grade level
- Grade 5 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
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
Rules and guidelines
- Parents are responsible for transport and safety of participants to and from the zoo each day
- Participants must attend all sessions of their assigned batch to receive the Zoo Ambassador certificate
- Each batch is limited to 50 students on a first come, first served basis
Fees and 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.
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.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How do students typically adjust to a multi-day, non-residential wildlife camp held during summer heat?
Sessions run for about four hours each morning, are supervised by zoo veterinarians and educators, and each batch is capped at 50 students, which keeps the pace manageable for first-time participants.
What safety measures are in place given the camp takes place inside a working zoo?
All sessions are conducted by zoo veterinarians, biologists, and educators, and each batch is limited to 50 students; parents remain responsible for daily transport and pick-up since the programme is non-residential.
What lasting skills or interests does the Zoo Ambassador programme typically build in participants?
Structured, hands-on exposure to different animal classes and the zoo's conservation work has been used across multiple editions since at least 2018 to build early interest in wildlife biology and environmental science.
Does completing one batch of the programme lead to further opportunities at the zoo?
Graduates receive a Zoo Ambassador certificate, badge, and a passport for ten free zoo visits, and the zoo separately runs a Winter Camp edition of the same ambassador programme later in the year.
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