Zoo Camp

GET WILD AT ZOO CAMP!

Zoo Camp is for kids ages 6-13 and takes place during school breaks and nine weeks in the summer. Camp runs weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For teens 14-17, check out our Keeper-in-Training or Counselor-in-Training programs which provide hands-on experience in animal care and child care.

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Activities may 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!
  • Hike Forest Park
  • Participate in STEAM Activities 
  • Create and Write
  • Arts & Crafts
  • And much more

Zoo Camp at The Zoo in Forest Park

Zoo Camp runs for nine sessions this summer. The camp day is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the option to add before-care beginning at 8 a.m.
*Campers must be at least six years old at the start of camp.*

Summer Zoo Camp is full. To be added to the waitlist, email camp@forestparkzoo.com with your desired week(s) and the name of your camper. If any spots become available, campers on the waitlist will be contacted in the order they were added.

Zoo Camp Costs:
Non-Member Rate: $340/week
Member Rate: $315/week (Discount applied at checkout)
Before-Care: $12/day

Check discount: Receive a one-time $15 discount when paying with check

Discounted camp rates are available for members (become a member here) and for members and non-members when paying with check. Payment must be received within 7 days of registration.

Forest Park Zoological Society
P.O. Box 80295
Springfield, MA 01138
Include the camper's name in the memo.

For questions pertaining to Zoo Camp or requirements of the form, please email savannah@forestparkzoo.com.

Summer Zoo Camp:

WEEK 1:  June 22-26 FULL

WEEK 2:  June 29-July 3 FULL

WEEK 3:  July 6-10 FULL

WEEK 4:  July 13-17 FULL

WEEK 5:  July 20-24 FULL

WEEK 6:  July 27-31 FULL

WEEK 7: August 3-7 FULL

WEEK 8:  August 10-14 FULL

WEEK 9:  August 17-21 FULL

Summer Zoo Camp is full. To be added to the waitlist, email camp@forestparkzoo.com with your desired week and the name of your camper.