Zoo Camp is a WILD way for children to spend the day! Each year, we offer a variety of programs for students entering 1st through 7th grades and sessions fill quickly. NEW THIS YEAR: Four-Day-Long Summer Zoo Camp sessions are available for all age groups! Each child can participate in ONE four-day session this summer. Single-Day “Summer Safari” sessions are also available for students entering grades 1st through 4th, and any child can attend any or all of the single-day sessions.
Summer Zoo Camp “Basics”
Children must be registered to attend a session that corresponds to their age group, and the grades listed correspond to the grade the child will be entering at the end of the summer. Children should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Pre-registration is required and a limited number of spaces are available for each session. Parents must provide a daily sack lunch for each child. The zoo will provide an AM and PM snack.
Cost
- Four Day Sessions: $200 Non Members; $170 Members*
- Single Day Sessions: $50 Non Members; $42.50 Members*
- *Members must be logged into the payment system for your discount to apply automatically. See the instructions near the bottom of this page to learn how to log in
Time
- 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily (drop-off begins at 8:35am; pick-up begins at 3pm)
- Start and end times are the same for the four-day and single-day sessions!
2026 Topics & Schedule
Four Day Sessions: “Summer Zoo Camps”
Entering 1st & 2nd Grades: Animal Appetites
When it comes right down to it, nature is basically a giant buffet, and animals are always ready to fill their plates! In this camp, we’ll discover how animals find food to suit their tastes, whether they’re herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, or some of the unique critters in between. We’ll even explore how zookeepers keep our animals well-fed and healthy – and we’ll get to feed some of the critters ourselves.
Each child can attend any ONE session:
- June 8th to 11th – Register Here
- June 29th to July 2nd – SOLD OUT – Add to Wait List
- July 27th to 30th – Register Here
Entering 3rd & 4th Grades: Creature Myth Busters
Is it true that porcupines can shoot their quills and that snakes can unhinge their jaws? Do wolves really howl at the moon, and can owls actually turn their heads all the way around? You’ve heard these lines before… but are they fact or fiction? We’ll work together to explore these legends and find out which ones are true – and which ones are just tall tales!
Each child can attend any ONE session:
- June 22nd to 25th – Register Here
- July 20th to 23rd – Register Here
Entering 5th, 6th & 7th Grades: Zoo Insiders – How to Run a Zoo
It takes an army of individuals in a wide range of careers to keep a world-class, accredited zoo running successfully. But – there is one thing they all require: a commitment to the wellbeing of animals and the conservation of species. In this camp, we’ll explore some of the many roles and responsibilities that every zoo has – and go behind-the-scenes to see firsthand what it takes to care for over 200 animals at once.
Each child can attend any ONE session:
- July 6th to 9th – SOLD OUT – Add to Wait List
- August 3rd to 6th – SOLD OUT – Add to Wait List
Single Day Sessions: “Summer Safaris”
For all students entering 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades. Students can attend ANY or ALL of these sessions:
- Captivating Capybaras – Monday, June 15th – SOLD OUT – Add to Wait List
- Awesome Axolotls – Monday, July 13th – SOLD OUT – Add to Wait List
- Perplexing Platypuses – Monday, August 10th – SOLD OUT – Add to Wait List
Wait Lists
If your desired date(s) do not appear in the lists provided at the links above, that means the date(s) is/are currently full. You can sign up for our Wait Lists by completing this form below. If/when something opens up on your desired(s) date(s), we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
Add to Wait ListsAll Zoo Camps include
- Live animal visits in the classroom
- Educational presentations
- Tours of the Zoo
- Fun, hands-on activities like games or crafts
- A morning snack (students choose from peanut-free popcorn cooked in coconut oil OR nut- and dairy-free pretzels or animal crackers)
- A short, educational video is watched during lunch time
- An afternoon treat (like a freeze pop or granola bar, based on weather)
Behind the Scenes
Due to safety concerns and the availability of animal care staff, we are not able to offer behind the scenes tours for most camps. Camps with behind-the-scenes experiences are specified in the program description. Animal contact experiences ARE provided for all camps.
Medication and Allergies
Medication cannot be administered or dispensed by zoo staff (with the exception of EpiPens needed on an emergency basis). Campers must be able to take their own medication. However, staff can carry medications and help children remember to take them. Staff are first-aid and EpiPen trained. If your child is bringing an EpiPen or other medication to camp, you will be asked to note this on the child’s Release Form and provide authorization for its use. If your child has any food-specific allergies, you are welcome to pack a snack in addition to lunch. Your child will be permitted to eat their home-packed snacks during snack time.
Special Needs Campers
Please detail any physical, academic, or social special needs your child has that our staff should be made aware of. Special needs will be accommodated to the best of our ability, provided we know in advance of your camp date. If your child is not self-sufficient, you may be asked to provide a non-parent aide for the program(s). Feel free to give the Education Coordinator a call or send an email to discuss in detail.
Can parents stay with kids?
Our camp program is designed for children who are able to be successful in group-oriented programs without parent involvement.
What happens in poor weather?
Zoo Camp happens rain or shine. Programs will be cancelled by the NEW Zoo if Green Bay City or Howard-Suamico Schools are cancelled due to severe weather, or in the event of a severe weather warning in Brown County. If a severe weather warning begins after Zoo Camp has already begun, we will keep children in a secure safe shelter until after the warning has expired. This means that pick-up may be pushed back, but we will communicate with you via email and/or text in those situations. If your program is cancelled by the NEW Zoo, you will be informed by telephone and email as soon as possible and you will receive a full refund. Programs WILL OCCUR during rain and snow if no severe weather warnings are present.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made prior to one week before the date of the program will be refunded 50% of the price of the program. Cancellations made within one week of the program and/or “no-shows” on the day of the program will not receive a refund.
How do I register?
Registration begins January 23rd at 12:00pm.
Registration Info