Explore nature.
Discover wildlife.
Meet exotic creatures.

Looking to go a little wild during YOUR SCHOOl break?

9 a.m. to 4 p.m WEEKDAYS during school breaks for 6 to 13 year olds.

Activities include:

Animal Circle - meet a new highlighted animal each day
Diet Prep Demonstrations - see what goes into preparing diets for over 200 animals at The Zoo
Enrichment Activities - create toys and foraging games for the goats, sheep, birds and other animals!
Scavenger Hunts
Arts & Crafts
And much more

PRICING:

Nonmembers 1 week session: $250
Members 1 week session: $230
Daily rates (based on availiablity): $60 nonmember/$55 member
Before-care (drop-off at 8 a.m.): $10/per day
Zoo Camp Scholarship fund availiable based on financial need. Applicants must reside in Hampden, Franklin, or Hampshire counties. Please email education@forestparkzoo.com for more details.

summer Zoo Camp Session Dates:

Week 1: June 21, 2021 to June 25, 2021
Week 2: June 28, 2021 to July 2, 2021
Week 3: July 5, 2021 to July 9, 2021; Zoo Camp will be OPEN Monday, July 5.
Week 4: July 12, 2021 to July 16, 2021
Week 5: July 19, 2021 to July 23, 2021
Week 6: July 26, 2021 to July 30, 2021
Week 7: August 2, 2021 to August 6, 2021
Week 8: August 9, 2021 to August 13, 2021
Week 9: August 16, 2021 to August 20, 2021

Openings:

This section is updated regularly.

Week 1: COMPLETED
Week 2: COMPLETED
Week 3: COMPLETED
Week 4: COMPLETED
Week 5: IN SESSION
Week 3: FULL (now accepting registrations for waitlist)
Week 7: FULL (now accepting registrations for waitlist)
Week 8: FULL (now accepting registrations for waitlist)
Week 9: FULL (now accepting registrations for waitlist) *

REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 3 P.M. THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SESSION.
The Zoo will not process refunds for Zoo camp unless accompanied by a doctor's note.

* Limited Zoo Camp Scholarship Fund spots availiable during weeks 5 and 9.

Please note: The Zoo in Forest Park has implemented various Covid-19 safety protocols for Zoo Camp, including requiring face masks for all participants and staff, daily temperature and symptom checks, and increased sanitizing and disinfecting of high contact surfaces. All protocols will be sent out with registration confirmation; if you would like to review the protocols prior to registering your camper, please email education@forestparkzoo.com.

TESTIMONIAL:

"As a resident of Springfield, my family has become regular visitors of The Forest Park Zoo. My 10 year old son started at Zoo Camp three summers ago, and it was definitely a great decision for my family. My son has discovered a love for all types of animals, he has learned a lot, and has not complained of a boring day yet. I also have to say the staff is great. They are very helpful to my husband and I, and show patience and attention to our son. I have to tell you that if my child had a choice, he would spend everyday visiting The Zoo. Thank you all for spending days with the Twining family." - Frances Twining | Springfield, MA