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Purdy's Petting Zoo is a privately owned zoo. Therefore, the zoo does not receive state, local or federal funding of any kind. All admissions proceeds goes directly towards caring for the animals and upkeep of the zoo. This includes animal housing, appropriate diet, veterinary care, new exhibit and design for all maintenance of the facility.

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Are you Looking For...
A Unique  
Summer Day Camp?
Experience a “Zoo-Full” of Fun!
...At a farm with Safe, Well-Supervised, Age-Appropriate Activities.

With a different theme each day, campers are busy learning about animals, plants and nature, history, science, crafts and food. Each week includes fun and games of all kinds, and creative endeavors. Our campers are assured of a wonderful and entertaining summer experience in a very unique environment.

bulletEach Day is themed
bulletCreate projects.
bulletGather fresh eggs / incubating eggs
bulletCare for the ponies and hop on for a ride.
bulletTend a Garden: Weeding, Watering, preserving seeds
Picking Vegetables.
bulletTend to the Petting Zoo Animals
bulletAnimal Handling Care
bulletLearn how to trim goat and sheep hooves
bulletFarm Chores
bulletCrafts
bulletGames
bulletHiking
bulletCatfishing, Cleaning Catfish, Cooking and eating Fresh fish!
bulletReading Recipes
bulletMaking Applesauce
bulletBaking Bread
bulletCanning Foods
bulletBaking Cakes, Cookies, & Pies
bulletMaking Butter
bulletMaking Old Fashioned Ice Cream
bulletHay Rides to Maggie Land
bulletOutdoor Games
bulletGem Mining
bulletCampers will explore the petting zoo, saddle up their ponies
and learn about ranching, roping and some horsemanship.

Ages:

Children Ages 5 - 12 may register for:

2012 Farm Camp Dates:

June 12,13,14
June 19,20,21
July   10,11,12
July   17,18,19

Camp will be from 8:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Call for more information!

Space is limited.

Cost for 3 Day Camp:

Full Day Sessions : $125.00
Discounts will be given for the second child
.

A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due to hold a child’s spot at camp.


Summer Camp is great for making new friends and learning social skills in a positive, friendly, and supportive Christian environment.

Camp is directed by, Melissa Purdy, a warm and caring teacher, children will be guided through experiences designed to develop core values, create positive self-image and build new friendships.  The camps are centered around the zoo’s animals and the lessons they teach us, like acceptance, caring for one another and trust.

What Campers Need:

·         Each camper will need to bring an extra set of clothes each day and will need to arrive at camp in Old Clothes and Tennis Shoes or Boots.

·         Each Camper will need to bring a sack lunch every day.
(2 snacks will be given with a drink throughout the day.)

Call or e-mail to register your child for any camp.

Spots are limited…

A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due to hold a child’s spot at camp.

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Purdy's Petting Zoo

120 Plemons Road
Sweetwater, TN 37874
423-295-5156

mpurdy@compurdy.com

Family owned and operated by :Mark , Melissa, Landon & Darrah Purdy


 

Purdy's Petting Zoo is an  approved facility by the United States Department of Agriculture for providing a safe and secure home for exotic and domestic animals.

             

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