Zoo Camps

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.

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.

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.

13-15 year old Workshops

Full Day Camp- 9am - 3:30pm

Yearly Member: $525

Non-Member: $550

June 26-30: Animal Training and Behavior
July 10-14: Zookeeping 101 SOLD OUT
August 7-11: Zoo Engineering and Design
August 14-18: Zookeeping 101

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.

For more information on camps, contact the Education Department at 610.277.3825 x234 or email camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org