Looking for a Digital Camera?

I need a camera and have no clue on what to get. I'm not really sure what is what. I absolutely love taking pictures. I like taking pictures of the deer and other wildlife that run in my yard. And I love taking pictures of my pets ( Goats, chickens, horse, peahen etc.). I have to have a decent zoom for the wild animals. I also enjoy taking pictures of the environment and my family. I would love a really good zoom. I also take pictures at night. I would appreciate something that when I take pictures of my pets their eyes aren't red. I'm thinking of taking photography in 4-H so a good camera would be nice. I really need it to last. I would like something sturdy but not really bulky. Some cool style would be nice but not required. Kodak or Nikon or some nice brand would be nice. As for budget unfortunately I'm cheap. Around a Hundred dollars. Two hundred is crazy. I would like it to be somewhere like Walmart or Meijer where I can hold it and look at it (not required). I need a good sturdy camera. With a really good zoom please. I'm not a technical person but I need a variety of options. My last camera was a kodak and I loved it. Please help. Thank you

Added (1). What's the difference between "point and shoot" and SLR

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