Be a Pony Wrangler for a Bit.

(Ages 5 to 130 pounds)

Want your kids to learn what it's like to take care of a pony? Have them join us for pony camp to find out. It's a great way for kids to get close to the Zoo's pony herd with a wrangler at their side. Kids will learn important equine skills and how to groom, feed and ride ponies during this fun hour long camp.

Dates & Times

Every Wednesday and Saturday morning rain or shine, beginning June 18th.

    Time:  8:15 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.

    Cost:  $25.25 - Members & non-members

Subjects covered in camp run on a monthly rotating schedule:

    First week of month- Anatomy and grooming

    Second week of month- Tack and saddling

    Third week of month- Nutrition and feeding

    Fourth week of month- Breeds, colors and markings

Notes:

    Please wear appropriate footwear and outer gear.  (Closed- toed shoes, long pants- no shorts or sandals)

    All camps will include some riding of ponies

    Camp sizes may not exceed 10 kids

    Maximum weight  for riders is 130 pounds

    Minimum age for participants is 5 years old

    Saturday- members early hours- walk-ins welcome.

    Bring water bottle

A signed Pony camp waiver form must be completed before attending camp.

Discount of $5 per session if you pre-register for 4 sessions. So each session is $20.25.

To Register or for questions? Call 719-633-9925, ext. 127, or e-mail edprograms@cmzoo.org.

Pony Storytelling

    Time:   Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays at 10:45am.

    Where: Pony Rides, next to the entrance of Rocky Mountain Wild and The Lodge at Moose Lake.

    Cost:    Free