Summer Camp, 2026!

## JULY 7 – JULY 11 ##

An unforgettable, hands-on exotic animal adventure where campers learn, explore, camp, and even experience a real overnight inside the pet store!

Perfect for animal lovers who want real-world experiences with amazing species, outdoor adventure, and mentorship.

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# CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

• Hands-on exotic animal encounters

• Real behind-the-scenes animal care

• Reptile field trip & swimming

• Wilderness camping experience

• Campfire cooking & survival skills

• Overnight pet store sleepover

• Mentoring, leadership & animal wellness activities

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# DAILY CAMP ADVENTURES

## TUESDAY, JULY 7 – OWN THE STORE DAY

**Check-in:** 8:30 AM | **Pick-up:** 6:30 PM

**SPECIAL GUEST: FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE

Campers learn how a real exotic animal facility operates:

• Laws & regulations

• Cleaning & husbandry

• Guest services

• Animal quarantine procedures

• Zoonotic diseases & safety

### Featured Animal Encounters

Raccoons • Skunks • Otter • Sloth • Egyptian Fruit Bats • Fennec Fox • Mongoose • American Alligator • Ring-Tailed Lemurs • Prairie Dogs • Rabbit • Guinea Pig • Patagonian Mara • Virginia Opossum • Naked Mole Rats

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## WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 – EMERALD COAST EXOTICS DAY

**Check-in:** 8:30 AM | **Pick-up:** 7:30 PM

**SPECIAL GUEST :Dan & Tammy Craft

A full immersive day with :

• Reptile education & handling

• Breeding & conservation

• Feeding demonstrations

• Swimming & outdoor fun

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## THURSDAY, JULY 9 – WILDERNESS CAMPING EXPERIENCE

**Check-in:** 9:30 AM

**Special Guest: Stephanie Eddins

Campers will experience life like animals in nature:

• Tent pitching

• Survival skills

• Campfire cooking

• Star navigation

• Campfire storytelling

• Life without technology

• Florida forest exploration

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## FRIDAY, JULY 10 – STORE SLEEPOVER NIGHT

**Special Guest: Holly Hudspeth**

After breaking down camp, campers return to the store for a one-of-a-kind overnight experience.

• Nighttime animal observations (nocturnal animals active!)

• Behind-the-scenes animal interactions

• Snow cone machine

• Karaoke & fun activities

• Lemur story time

• Mentoring & leadership development with Holly Hudspeth

Not every child gets the chance to spend the night inside a pet store!

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## SATURDAY, JULY 11 – FINAL PICK-UP

**Pick-up:** 11:00 AM

Campers will enjoy breakfast, morning animal care, and pack up after the overnight sleepover before heading home.

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# REGISTRATION & CONTACT

Panhandle Exotics

Phone: 850-542-4410