Reservations: Required—Call 619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534. Or book online below.
Questions? Call 619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534.
Audience: Children entering grades K–7 in the fall
Location: San Diego Zoo
Duration: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (6 hours), with extended-day options available (7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Includes free T-shirt!
Dates & themes: Monday–Friday
through August 13
Forms: Admission form
Full-day Info form
Map for Camp
Release form
 

Calendar: Summer Camp 2010

At the San Diego Zoo

With a little help from Summer Camp at the San Diego Zoo, the two words you won't hear from your youngsters this summer are "I'm bored." Students entering grades K–7 in the fall can take cool five-day programs for each grade level.

Every day includes a variety of animal encounters, behind-the-scenes visits, bus rides, crafts, games, and "snafts"—food you can eat!

Choose one or two weeks of wildlife adventures! See schedule below...

Program Fees

Check out Cub Camp for ages 4 and 5
Check out Little Artists for grades 1–3
Check out Summer Art Camp for grades 4–adult

And don't forget Wild Animal Camp at the Wild Animal Park for ages 2–17!

Note: Please be aware that animal presentations and behind-the-scene tours are subject to change based on the health and welfare of the animals as well as the availability of keepers and unforseen exhibit changes. Campers will always visit a variety of animals within our published themes, and staff will do their best to highlight the specific animals mentioned below, but changes do occur. We appreciate your understanding.

Entering Kindergarten

An introduction to the world of critters

Dates

ABCs of Animals
Who ever knew that the ABC's could be such fun! Campers will be introduced to animals from the Zoo's amazing alphabet of critters. It could be a specially programmed animal feeding or a ride on the Zoo's miniature train. Anyway you look at it, the program is packed with fun.

August 9–13

Entering 1st Grade

A close look at mammals

Dates

Furry Friends
Friends are always great to have, and this camp is all about making friends on the furry side. Tigers, bus rides, and adventures with hippos will leave lasting impressions upon our first-grade campers!

August 9–13

Entering 2nd Grade

Compare animals that fly with animals on land

Dates

Friends that Fly
Look up and you're sure to find a friend! Campers will get a chance to compare friends that fly with friends who are ground-bound. Animals of every kind with make this class fun and exciting. From Matilda the laughing kookaburra to her tree-mate, the koala, this class is a winner.

August 9–13

Entering 3rd Grade

Study cool animals with bad reputations

Dates

Animal Outlaws
Sometimes the reptiles, amphibians, and insects are judged unfairly. This class will help to set the facts straight. Animal outlaws are NOT outlaws at all. After our lizard feedings and giant snake encounters with keepers, campers are sure to find a soft spot in their hearts for these misunderstood creatures.

August 9–13

Entering 4th Grade

How adaptations help animals survive

Dates

Parts for Stayin' Alive
Creature features so unbelievable that they seem to be from another world are the target study for this camp. Feet that work better than snowshoes, nose- to-nose encounters with omnivorous bears, and an visit with an insect so amazing that it has the ability to stay alive up to three days after losing a head! Learn about adaptations so incredible that you'll have to tell your friends about them.

August 9–13

Entering 5th Grade

Zoo careers and insider secrets

Dates

It's a Zoo in Here
It's an amazing city at the San Diego Zoo and we're inviting fifth-grade students to an insider's look at it. From keepers to trainers, we're going to cover most of the 120 acres and discover which career has the most thrills.

August 9–13

Entering 6th and 7th Grades

Animal homes and habitats

Dates

Home Sweet Habitat
Campers get ready to explore animal habitats. We'll lure some animals out into the open by feeding them. We'll talk to keepers and look behind-the-scenes at our man-made habitats. We'll ride the Skyfari across the Zoo to explore life on the tundra. Anyway you look at it, this class is so SWEET that you'll never want it to end.

August 9–13

 

"We are very impressed with all aspects of Zoo Camp. As parents, we appreciated the wonderful supervison and attention given to our children while at camp. Everything is run smoothly and the staff is all upbeat, competent, and friendly. The drop-off/pick-up is easy and safe. Our children come home excited and always beg to go back!"—June O., parent