# Thanksgiving Break Camp: Giving Green at the Saint Louis Zoo

> Program for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time.

- When: Ongoing
- Dates: Starts Wed, Nov 25
- Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Ages: Grades 1–5
- Price: $66 eligible Zoo members, $73 general public
- Organizer: Saint Louis Zoo
- Official page: https://stlzoo.org/education/education-registration
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A one-day school-break camp for grades 1–5: campers use reduce, reuse and recycle to turn trash into eco-friendly gifts and meet the animals they are helping. Limited to 20; after-care 3–6 pm can be added ($22 members / $24 public).

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