Zoo Academy

Weekday experiences during the school year

Zoo Academy is a new program that provides in person experiences at the Zoo and is ideal for students with at home and hybrid schooling. Elementary-aged children will explore science topics and learning standards in a fun, camp-like setting. Single day sessions are Tuesdays and Fridays in January and February, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., with topics rotating throughout the season. In addition to learning about life science, participants will engage in arts and crafts, reading, creative writing, and active games and songs. Come join the fun!

Please review all of our steps to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in the first steps of the registration. This includes all staff and participants wearing face coverings throughout the experiences.

Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays in January and February
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: recommended for 5-12 years
Participant Cost: $50 for members/day; $60 for non-members/day

Each week will feature a new theme for the lessons, activities, and games with each day being unique. Themes will repeat throughout the fall but with new activities. Each day will include time for quiet activities provided by the Zoo. Participants can bring school assignments to do at this time.

Winter Camps

Join us for some camp fun this winter. Your child will meet animals, play games, make crafts, and explore the Zoo.

Please review all of our steps to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in the first steps of the registration. This includes all staff and participants wearing face coverings throughout the experiences.

Winter camps are recommended for ages 5-12

Members: $45 per day
Non-members: $50 per day

January 18 – Warming Up Winter Camp
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Grab your coat and join us as we discover how animals live in the cold weather. Migrate with a herd of reindeer, hibernate with our grizzly bears, or tough it out with our wolves.

February 13– Growing Wild Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Discover how some of the zoos plants and animals grow! Visit the museum of science to view our orchid show and discover how our animal babies around the zoo grow and play!

February 15 – Zoo Animal Rescue Camp
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Would you like to lend a helping hand, paw, flipper or fin? Join us in this fun camp about caring for animals. Discover what the zoo is doing to help animals at the zoo, in your own backyard, and around the world!