Zoo Camp

GET WILD AT ZOO CAMP!

Zoo Camp is for kids ages 6-13 and takes place during school breaks in February, April, December 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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  • A Zoo camper sits with a muntjac deer in its enclosure.

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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

Summer Zoo Camp

Summer Zoo Camp runs for nine weeks beginning June 16. The camp day runs 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 to attend.*

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

Check discount: Receive a $15 discount when paying with check

Availability:

Week 1:  June 16-20: *SOLD OUT
Week 2:  June 23-27: *SOLD OUT
Week 3:  June 30 - July 4: 1 spot remaining
Week 4:  July 7-11: 9 spots remaining
Week 5:  July 14-18: 3 spots remaining
Week 6:  July 21-25: 8 spots remaining
Week 7:  July 28 - Aug. 1: *SOLD OUT
Week 8:  August 4-8: *SOLD OUT
Week 9:  August 11-15: *SOLD OUT

*To be added to a waitlist for sold out weeks, please submit the full name and age of your camper as well as the week(s) requested, and a phone number or email address to camp@forestparkzoo.com.

Register for Summer Camp

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.

If you are experiencing issues with our new online registration form, please email gabry@forestparkzoo.com. For questions pertaining to Zoo Camp itself or requirements of the form, please email camp@forestparkzoo.com.

Summer Zoo Camp:

Week 1: June 16-20: SOLD OUT!
Week 2: June 23-27:SOLD OUT!
Week 3: June 30 - July 4: 1 spot
Week 4: July 7-11: 9 spots
Week 5: July 14-18: 3 spots
Week 6: July 21-25: 8 spots
Week 7: July 28 - Aug. 1: SOLD OUT!
Week 8: August 4-8: SOLD OUT!
Week 9: August 11-15:SOLD OUT!

Register for Summer Camp