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Slither, crawl, and snap into a week of scaly fun! Discover what makes reptiles truly amazing as we explore the biology, behavior, and unique adaptations of snakes, lizards, turtles, alligators, and more. This hands-on camp features up-close encounters with live reptiles while you learn how to safely care for and handle our resident reptiles! Head outdoors with us to search for wild lizards, turtles, and snakes, get creative with reptile-inspired crafts like making a wearable turtle shell, and get ready to play some action-packed reptile games. Find out if you’re up to the challenge of eating like a snake—no hands allowed. We’re planning some unforgettable animal encounters and seriously cool reptile adventures just for you.
Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp is a outdoor & nature summer camp in Houston, TX for ages 5 to 10. Tuition starts at $350 and goes up to $400 per week. The camp runs full_day sessions. Enrollment is currently unknown.
5-10
$350.0-$400.0
per week
full_day
Sessions (18)
Week 1 & Week 7 - Who's Hungry?
Explore animal diets through hands-on activities including owl pellet dissections, feeding ambassador animals, and learning about digestion and food chains.
Week 1: Who's Hungry?
Explore animal diets, investigate animal teeth and senses, build food chains, and engage in owl pellet dissections and feeding ambassador animals.
Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp — Summer 2026
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Week 2 & Week 8 - Animal Homes & Habitats
Explore animal homes through field investigations, art projects, and live animal care, including building nests and maintaining ambassador animal enclosures.
Week 2: Animal Homes & Habitats
Explore animal habitats through hands-on field investigations, creative art projects, and live animal care while building nests and maintaining ambassador animal enclosures.
Week 3 & Week 9 - Tree-mendous Forest Fun
Explore forests from Texas Piney Woods to tropical rainforests through live animal encounters, tree identification, and forest conservation activities.
Week 3: Tree-mendous Forest Fun
Explore forests from around the globe through live animal encounters, tree identification, native tree planting, and hands-on forest discovery activities.
Week 4 & Week 10 - Ridiculously Cool Reptiles
Discover reptile biology and behavior through hands-on encounters with live snakes, lizards, turtles, and alligators, plus outdoor reptile searching.
Week 4: Ridiculously Cool Reptiles
Discover reptile biology and behavior through up-close encounters with live reptiles, outdoor searches for wild species, and reptile-inspired crafts and games.
Week 5 & Week 11 - Wet & Wild
Water-focused camp with pond studies, aquatic animal care, and water play activities including sprinkler day and water games.
Week 5: Wet & Wild
Explore aquatic animals through hands-on pond studies and care for captive aquatic ambassadors with plenty of water-based games and activities.
Week 6 - Artfully Messy
Creative outdoor art experiences using natural materials, inspired by Andy Goldsworthy, combined with animal-inspired art projects.
Week 6: Artfully Messy
Engage in hands-on outdoor art experiences using natural materials, creating land art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy and animal-inspired artwork.
Week 7: Who's Hungry? (Repeat)
Explore animal diets through investigation of teeth, senses, food chains, and digestion with hands-on activities including owl pellet dissections and feeding ambassador animals.
Week 8: Animal Homes & Habitats (Repeat)
Explore animal habitats through hands-on field investigations, creative art projects, and live animal care while building nests, dams, and other animal-inspired structures.
Week 9: Tree-mendous Forest Fun (Repeat)
Explore forests from around the globe through live animal encounters, tree identification, planting activities, and creating bird feeders.
Week 10: Ridiculously Cool Reptiles (Repeat)
Discover reptile biology and behavior through up-close encounters with live reptiles, outdoor searches for wild species, and reptile-inspired crafts and games.
Programs offered
Location
7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp cost?
- Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp costs $350.0-$400.0 per week.
- What ages does Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp accept?
- Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp accepts children ages 5 to 10.
- Is Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp still accepting registrations?
- Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp enrollment is currently unknown. Visit the camp website for the most current availability.
- Where is Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp located?
- Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp is located at 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401 in Houston, TX.
- What is the schedule for Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp?
- Ridiculously Cool Reptiles - Nature Discovery Center Summer Camp offers full_day sessions.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.