At Elmwood Park Zoo Camps, children enjoy a fun and educational experience learning about and interacting with many of the zoo’s resident collection. They gain knowledge and understanding in what it takes to be a zookeeper, and they make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
School's out camp
At Schools Out Camp, children ages 6-13 will explore habits and the daily lives of some of the zoo’s wild residents. Each day camp includes hands on educational workshops, animal observations, animal meet and greets, crafts, and more!
Ages 6-13
9AM-4PM
Monday, January 18- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day SESSION IS FULL
Monday, March 29- Spring Break
Tuesday, March 30- Spring Break
Wednesday, March 31- Spring Break
Thursday, April 1- Spring Break
Friday, April 2- Spring Break
Monday, April 5- Easter Monday
$50/Member Child per day | $55/Non-Member Child per day
If you’re having issues registering, please email camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org.
Early drop off and late pick up is available for an added cost. Early drop off is at 8:00am for $15/child per day, and late pick up is at 5:00pm for $15/child per day.
2021 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. Click on the categories below to find a full list of dates and themes.
13-15 year old Workshops
Full Day Camp- 9am - 3:30pm
June 21 – 25: Wildlife Conservation
July 12- 16: Zookeeping 101
August 2 – 6: RAD! Reptile and Amphibian Discovery
