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Zoo Camp

Zoo Camp is the perfect opportunity for your child to connect with animals and nature in a variety of fun and exciting ways. Children explore the zoo through play and learning with our skilled camp counselors. There's so much to see and do with weekly sessions that offer many unique experiences. Our Zoo Camp is an inclusive camp program where ALL children come together to learn, play, and explore together. They make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that “I can” is much more powerful than “I can’t.” At Zoo Camp, children are creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Campers explore animals and the natural world in a fun, engaging, age-appropriate setting. Activities include nature hikes, animal observations and encounters, games, and crafts. We have thousands of animals and 235 acres to explore all summer long, which means that campers may attend more than one week and still be able to discover all that Brookfield Zoo has to offer in many different ways.

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2024 Schedule

The 2024 Summer Zoo Camp schedule will be available in early 2024.

Parent Packet

The 2024 Parent Packet will be available in early 2024.

Your resource for all things Zoo Camp! This comprehensive packet includes everything you need to know to prepare for Zoo Camp: what to bring, how to dress, where to go, who to contact, and more! You will also receive this packet via e-mail about one week before the start of your camp session. Make sure to add AdventuresInLearning@CZS.org to your trusted e-mail contacts so this and other important communications are not inadvertently blocked by spam filters.

Inclusion

Zoo Camp is proudly accredited by the National Inclusion Project!

At Zoo Camp, we believe all children can participate, regardless of ability. This means that children with and without disabilities and special needs are participating together in all camp activities. We are pleased to have an inclusion specialist dedicated to our Zoo Camp team who supports our staff in providing inclusive experiences and making sure the zoo is for all campers.

If your child has a disability or special need, we encourage you to complete the Disability/Special Needs Questionnaire after camp registration which helps us individualize the supports or accommodations your child may need while at Zoo Camp.