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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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10 animal encounters Events Found
Wines for Wildlife
Join Kalli Vitale as she hosts Wines for Wildlife, the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary's second annual tasting event! Featuring acclaimed wines from DA Vines Vineyard, paired perfectly with food samplings, this elegant evening will dazzle your taste buds. Enjoy the rare opportunity to experience up-close animal encounters while savoring exquisite flavors. Animal Encounters: 5 p.m., Wine Tasting: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Phoenix Zoo
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3/8/26
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Wines for Wildlife
Join Kalli Vitale as she hosts Wines for Wildlife, the Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary's second annual tasting event! Featuring acclaimed wines from DA Vines Vineyard, paired perfectly with food samplings, this elegant evening will dazzle your taste buds. Enjoy the rare opportunity to experience up-close animal encounters while savoring exquisite flavors. Animal Encounters: 5 p.m., Wine Tasting: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Tickets available - contact for pricing
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Mar 8, 3:00 AM ET
02-12-2026
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Bunny Brunch
Bunny Brunch features two seatings (8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) with close-up animal encounters and a delicious buffet brunch. Includes Animal Discoveries at 8:45 & 10:45 a.m., Animal Presentations at 10:30 a.m. & Noon, and photo opportunities with Wendell the Bunny. Member tickets on sale February 25, General tickets on sale February 27.
Phoenix Zoo | Stonehouse Pavilion
$30.95 - Members...
$30.95 - Members: $30.95, General Adult: $45.95, General Child: $37.95, Children 2 years and under: Free
3/29/26
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29
Bunny Brunch
Bunny Brunch features two seatings (8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) with close-up animal encounters and a delicious buffet brunch. Includes Animal Discoveries at 8:45 & 10:45 a.m., Animal Presentations at 10:30 a.m. & Noon, and photo opportunities with Wendell the Bunny. Member tickets on sale February 25, General tickets on sale February 27.
$30.95 - Members...
$30.95 - Members: $30.95, General Adult: $45.95, General Child: $37.95, Children 2 years and under: Free
In-Person
Mar 29, 6:30 PM ET
Animals
Wildlife
Biology
Life Sciences
Education
Family
Easter
Brunch
Animal Encounters
Presentations
Photography
Zoo
02-12-2026
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Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Single-Day Camps
Single-day camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Sessions include penguin exploration, red panda adventures, sea lion discovery, tiger exploration, and turtle adventures. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Multiple dates available throughout June and July. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
Minnesota Zoo
$50.00 - $50 ($4...
$50.00 - $50 ($45 for Zoo members)
6/1/26
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Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Single-Day Camps
Single-day camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Sessions include penguin exploration, red panda adventures, sea lion discovery, tiger exploration, and turtle adventures. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Multiple dates available throughout June and July. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
$50.00 - $50 ($4...
$50.00 - $50 ($45 for Zoo members)
In-Person
Jun 1, 3:00 PM ET
Wildlife
Nature Education
Animal Encounters
Outdoor Learning
Early Childhood Education
Minnesota Zoo
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02-08-2026
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Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Weeklong Camps
Week-long camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Various themed weeks including farm exploration, animated animals, nature adventures, detective work, predators, rainforest exploration, animal babies, and ocean discovery. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Multiple weeks available June through August. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
Minnesota Zoo
$225.00 - $225 (...
$225.00 - $225 ($210 for Zoo members)
6/1/26
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Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Weeklong Camps
Week-long camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Various themed weeks including farm exploration, animated animals, nature adventures, detective work, predators, rainforest exploration, animal babies, and ocean discovery. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Multiple weeks available June through August. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
$225.00 - $225 (...
$225.00 - $225 ($210 for Zoo members)
In-Person
Jun 1, 3:00 PM ET
Wildlife
Nature Education
Animal Encounters
Outdoor Learning
Early Childhood Education
Minnesota Zoo
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02-08-2026
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 1 & 2 Camps
Week-long camps for children entering 1st or 2nd grade in fall 2026. Half-day options include farm exploration and farm-forest connections (PM session: 1-4pm). Full-day options include nature art, dinosaur exploration, ocean adventures, and Pokemon-inspired camps (9:30am-3:30pm). Multiple weeks available June through August.
Minnesota Zoo
$225.00 - $225 (...
$225.00 - $225 ($210 for Zoo members) for half-day, $445 ($420 for Zoo members) for full-day
6/8/26
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 1 & 2 Camps
Week-long camps for children entering 1st or 2nd grade in fall 2026. Half-day options include farm exploration and farm-forest connections (PM session: 1-4pm). Full-day options include nature art, dinosaur exploration, ocean adventures, and Pokemon-inspired camps (9:30am-3:30pm). Multiple weeks available June through August.
$225.00 - $225 (...
$225.00 - $225 ($210 for Zoo members) for half-day, $445 ($420 for Zoo members) for full-day
In-Person
Jun 8, 7:00 PM ET
Wildlife
Nature Education
Animal Encounters
Outdoor Learning
Elementary Education
Art
Paleontology
Marine Science
Minnesota Zoo
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02-08-2026
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 3 & 4 Camps
Full-day week-long camps for children entering 3rd or 4th grade in fall 2026. Programs include farm connections, nature photography, Magic Tree House adventures, animal drama, and mystery animal investigations. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Multiple weeks available June through August.
Minnesota Zoo
$445.00 - $445 (...
$445.00 - $445 ($420 for Zoo members)
6/8/26
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 3 & 4 Camps
Full-day week-long camps for children entering 3rd or 4th grade in fall 2026. Programs include farm connections, nature photography, Magic Tree House adventures, animal drama, and mystery animal investigations. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Multiple weeks available June through August.
$445.00 - $445 (...
$445.00 - $445 ($420 for Zoo members)
In-Person
Jun 8, 3:30 PM ET
Wildlife
Nature Education
Animal Encounters
Outdoor Learning
Elementary Education
Photography
Drama
Mystery Solving
Minnesota Zoo
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02-08-2026
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 5 & 6 Camps
Full-day week-long camps for children entering 5th or 6th grade in fall 2026. Programs include animal survival studies, paleontology with hands-on excavation, ocean ecosystems, farm-to-pizza experiences, and wildlife crime investigation. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Multiple weeks available June through August.
Minnesota Zoo
$445.00 - $445 (...
$445.00 - $445 ($420 for Zoo members)
6/8/26
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 5 & 6 Camps
Full-day week-long camps for children entering 5th or 6th grade in fall 2026. Programs include animal survival studies, paleontology with hands-on excavation, ocean ecosystems, farm-to-pizza experiences, and wildlife crime investigation. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Multiple weeks available June through August.
$445.00 - $445 (...
$445.00 - $445 ($420 for Zoo members)
In-Person
Jun 8, 3:30 PM ET
Wildlife
Nature Education
Animal Encounters
Outdoor Learning
Paleontology
Marine Science
Forensics
Agriculture
Minnesota Zoo
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02-08-2026
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 7-9 Camps
Full-day week-long camps for youth entering 7th-9th grade in fall 2026. Programs include field ecology research, marine conservation, STEM problem-solving for animal care, and zookeeper career exploration. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Campers learn outdoor skills, meet field experts, and contribute to scientific research.
Minnesota Zoo
$445.00 - $445 (...
$445.00 - $445 ($420 for Zoo members)
6/8/26
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Summer Zoo Camps - Grades 7-9 Camps
Full-day week-long camps for youth entering 7th-9th grade in fall 2026. Programs include field ecology research, marine conservation, STEM problem-solving for animal care, and zookeeper career exploration. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Campers learn outdoor skills, meet field experts, and contribute to scientific research.
$445.00 - $445 (...
$445.00 - $445 ($420 for Zoo members)
In-Person
Jun 8, 3:30 PM ET
Wildlife
Nature Education
Animal Encounters
Field Research
Marine Conservation
Stem
Career Exploration
Ecology
Minnesota Zoo
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02-08-2026
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Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Four-Day Camps
Four-day camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Programs include animated animals adventure, predator exploration, and animal babies discovery. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Runs June 29-July 2. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
Minnesota Zoo
$185.00 - $185 (...
$185.00 - $185 ($175 for Zoo members)
6/29/26
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Summer Zoo Camps - Preschool/Kindergarten Four-Day Camps
Four-day camps for children age 4 to entering Kindergarten in fall 2026. Programs include animated animals adventure, predator exploration, and animal babies discovery. AM sessions: 9am-12pm, PM sessions: 1-4pm. Runs June 29-July 2. Children must be fully toilet-trained.
$185.00 - $185 (...
$185.00 - $185 ($175 for Zoo members)
In-Person
Jun 29, 3:00 PM ET
Wildlife
Nature Education
Animal Encounters
Outdoor Learning
Early Childhood Education
Minnesota Zoo
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02-08-2026
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Llama Drama and Other Quirky Critters Single-Day Camps
Single-day camps for children entering 1st-9th grade in fall 2026. Explore animal personalities and characters at the Zoo. Morning includes llama interaction at Llama Trek, afternoon features meeting other resident animal superstars. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Multiple dates available in July and August.
Minnesota Zoo
$120.00 - $120 (...
$120.00 - $120 ($105 for Zoo members)
7/13/26
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Llama Drama and Other Quirky Critters Single-Day Camps
Single-day camps for children entering 1st-9th grade in fall 2026. Explore animal personalities and characters at the Zoo. Morning includes llama interaction at Llama Trek, afternoon features meeting other resident animal superstars. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Multiple dates available in July and August.
$120.00 - $120 (...
$120.00 - $120 ($105 for Zoo members)
In-Person
Jul 13, 3:30 PM ET
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02-08-2026
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