Children love our fun and educational Zoo Camps! They gain knowledge and understanding in what it takes to be a zookeeper, and they make friends and memories that last a lifetime.
School's out camp
Our School’s Out Camps are designed to get your kids out and about on their school holidays. Each day camp includes hands on educational workshops, animal observations, animal meet and greets, crafts, and more!
Ages 6-12
9:00AM – 3:30PM
APRIL
Mon. 4/3 – Spring Break
Tue. 4/4- Spring Break
Wed. 4/5 – Spring Break
Thu. 4/6 – Spring Break
Fri. 4/7 – Spring Break
Members: $50/Day
Non-Members: $55/Day
Early drop off and late pick up is available for an added cost. Early drop off is at 8:00am – 9:00am for $15/child per day, and late pick up is at 3:30pm – 4:00pm for $15/child per day.
Registration issues? Email us at camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org
2023 Summer Camp
Each weeklong Summer Camp includes a lot of learning and fun, with crafts, stories, snacks, animal visitors, and in-depth tours of the zoo. Regular summer zoo events and shows are incorporated into camp each week.
Early drop off / late pick up is not available for 3-5 year old camp.
6-8 year old camp
Full Day Camp- 9am - 3:30pm
Yearly Member: $375
Non-Member: $400
June 19-23: Fossils, Feathers, and Fangs SOLD OUT
June 26-30: Jr. Zookeeper SOLD OUT
July 3-7: Super Species SOLD OUT
July 10-14: Conservation Ranger SOLD OUT
July 17-21: Jr. Zookeeper SOLD OUT
July 24-28: Survivor: Camp Elmwood SOLD OUT
July 31-August 4: Jr. Zookeeper SOLD OUT
August 7-11: Zoologist in Training SOLD OUT
August 14-18: Jr. Zookeeper SOLD OUT
August 21-25: Animal Detectives SOLD OUT
Early drop off and late pick up is available for 6-8 year old camp at an additional cost. Early drop off is at 8:00am- 8:30am for $15/child per day, and late pick up is at 4:00pm-5:00pm for $15/child per day.
Pre-registration is required.Early drop off and late pick up is available for 9-12 year old camp at an additional cost. Early drop off is at 8:00am- 8:30am for $15/child per day, and late pick up is at 4:00pm-5:00pm for $15/child per day.
Pre-registration is required.13-15 year old Workshops
Full Day Camp- 9am - 3:30pm
Yearly Member: $525
Non-Member: $550
June 19-23: Wildlife Conservation
June 26-30: Animal Training and Behavior
July 10-14: Zookeeping 101
August 7-11: Zoo Engineering and Design
August 14-18: Zookeeping 101