Zoo Camp Information

Summer 2024

Age Appropriate – Each Zoo Camp curriculum is designed to be age appropriate to meet the attention, interests, and developmental needs of each age range, therefore it is important that the age guidelines are followed.

Duplicate Sessions – For each age range, there are multiple opportunities to attend Zoo Camp. For ages 4-5 years and 6-7 years, the AM session is the same as the PM session. Sessions in June are the same as the sessions in July/August. Please only register your child for one session.

Cost 

• Become a Zoo Member before registering and save 20% on Zoo Camp! Member discount is given at the end of the registration process.
• Ages 4-5 & 6-7: 5 days, partial day = $120 for Zoo Members, $150 for Non-Members
• Ages 8-9 & 10-13: 5 days, full day = $200 for Zoo Members, $250 for Non-Members
• Scholarship: If a situation exists that prevents a family from being able to afford to send a child to Zoo Camp, they can apply for the Mary Lou Ries Education Program Scholarship to cover a portion or all of the costs of Zoo Camp. To apply for scholarship assistance, email jvanderbush@niabizoo.com to request a scholarship application.

Considerations

• Children age 4-5 years must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to stay for the duration of the camp.
• Food: Snacks will be provided at each session, except for 4-5 years. Lunches are only necessary for those registering for full-day sessions (Ages 8-9 and 10-13).
• Drinks: Each child should bring a refillable water bottle as water will be provided.
• Camp Description: Locate the camp sessions at the bottom of this page on our events calendar and select the session of interest to see the description.
• Weather: Zoo Camp is held rain or shine, hot or cold. Prepare your child appropriately.
• Registration: Fees are non-refundable. Select the button below to take you to the Registration Page.
• Camp t-shirt: Be sure to provide the shirt size of your Zoo Camper as a Camp t-shirt is included with paid registration.

For questions or to be added to our education contact list, please email us at education@niabizoo.com.