Does Camp Work? Evaluating Curiosity and Wildlife-Saving Impact

• In Event: Bright Spots—Group 13

Session Submission Type: 10-Minute Bright Spot

Summary

Every summer, the Houston Zoo hosts 1400 campers in Camp Zoofari. During each week-long session, campers engage in activities across Zoo grounds with goals of increasing camper curiosity and motivation to take action to save wildlife. But does it work? We did a deep-dive evaluation to find out!

Sub Unit

• Conservation and Environmental Education

Presenter

• Nicholas Larberg, Houston Zoo