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 Day camp
Our School’s Out Day 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!
All School’s Out Day Camp and Spring Break Camp purchases are final. Refunds are not available.
Ages 6-12
9:00AM – 3:30PM
Tuesday, April 23
Members: $60/Day
Non-Members: $65/Day
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 4:30pm for $15/child per day.
Registration issues? Email us at camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org
2024 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.
Cancellations made prior to April 1st are eligible for a 50% refund; purchases made during our holiday sales in December 2023 are excluded and not eligible for any refund. Cancellations made after April 1st are not eligible for refund.
Early drop off / late pick up is not available for 3-5 year old camp.
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 24-28: Zookeeping 101
July 8-12: Animal Training and Behavior
July 22-26: Wildlife Conservation
August 5-9: Enrichment Engineering and Design
Week 10 August 19-23: Zookeeping 101