Advance reservations requiredBunkerville near Mesquite(800) 836-4036

School & educational groups

A Keeper-Guided Desert Animal Learning Experience

A school or homeschool visit can use camels and other animals to explore adaptations, behavior, husbandry, positive-reinforcement training, and desert stewardship. Content, supervision, group size, and interaction expectations are planned in advance.

These experiences take place at Camel Safari in Bunkerville near Mesquite, not on the Las Vegas Strip. Advance reservations are required.

Information reviewed July 29, 2026

A Camel Safari keeper standing with an alpaca and camels in the Mojave Desert.

Keeper guided

Advance group planning

No guaranteed contact

Age-appropriate discussion

Possible learning themes

  • Dromedary and Bactrian camel adaptations
  • Camels, llamas, and alpacas as camelids
  • Desert animal adaptations
  • Positive-reinforcement training
  • Daily animal husbandry
  • Habitat and land stewardship
  • Animal-care careers

Supervision and behavior

Teachers, chaperones, and Camel Safari staff share responsibility for a calm learning environment. Students must follow boundaries around habitats, noise, feeding, touching, and sanitation.

Plan for the actual group

Share student ages, curriculum interests, chaperone count, accessibility needs, transportation plan, and desired length. Published curriculum-standard alignment should not be assumed unless reviewed for the specific program.

Clear answers

Frequently asked questions

Is hands-on contact guaranteed?

No. Staff direct interactions, and animal participation varies.

Can homeschool groups inquire?

Yes. Homeschool and other educational groups may ask about current options.

Are curriculum standards provided?

Do not assume formal standards alignment. Discuss the group's learning goals in advance.

How many chaperones are required?

Current supervision expectations depend on ages and group size and must be confirmed.

Reservation-only in Bunkerville

Ready to choose your Camel Safari experience?

Use the current calendar for availability and complete terms, or ask Camel Safari about a private group.