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WHEN WILD MEETS LIFE

ZOO CAMP

Get ready for a wild summer! At Zoo Camp, campers will not only have the opportunity to learn about everything scaly, furry, and feathery, but they’ll find out how they can help the San Antonio Zoo secure a future for wildlife! Spending most of the day outdoors, campers will stay active and engaged with zoo tours, fun activities and games, exclusive experiences, and visiting animals. Capacity is limited!

Spring Break Nature Adventure

Ages: Kinder – 5th Grade
March 8 – 12, 2021
Drop Off: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Pick-Up: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
$270/participant 

Get ready for a larger-than-life adventure as we explore Dragon Forest in search of fantastical and familiar creatures! Although we will not visit the zoo grounds, each day will bring new opportunities to meet animals, explore the great outdoors, and make magical memories.

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Summer Camps: Drop Off Program

Ages: Kinder – 5th Grade
Monday – Friday*
Drop Off: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Pick-Up: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
$270/camper per week
*Early-Bird Special Register by March 6th and save $25 off your Zoo Camp registration.

A Place to Call Home

There is truly no place like home. Whether they are nest building in a tall rainforest tree or hidden in a deep ocean cave, animals always find the perfect place to call home.

A Place to Call Home Camp Dates: 

  • *June 1 – 4, 2021 *$220/4-day camp
  • June 21- 25, 2021
  • July 12 – 7, 2021
  • August 2 – 8, 2021

ZSI: Zoo Science Investigator

Put your detective and scientist skills to the test! From tracks and scat to who eats that!? Campers will be asking questions, making observations, and using clues to solve a mystery in the zoo!

ZSI: Zoo Science Investigator Dates:

  • June 14 – 18, 2021
  • July 5 – 9, 2021
  • July 26 – 30, 2021
  • August 16 – 20, 2021

Camp Zoorassic

Triassic, Jurassic, and Mesozoic oh my! Find out what T-rex and tigers have in common during this journey back to the Jurassic!

Camp Zoorassic Dates: 

  • June 7 – 11, 2021
  • June 28 – July 2, 2021
  • July 19 – 23, 2021
  • August 9 – 13, 2021

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Fall Camps: Drop-Off Program

More information about Fall Zoo Camp 2021 coming soon! 

Registration for our upcoming Fall 2021 camps will open in August 2021. Please stay tuned for updates.

Zoo Camp Safety Measures & Policies

The following enhanced safety measures will be in place to ensure that Zoo Camps remain safe for all of our campers and Zoo Crew. When getting ready for Zoo Camp, please have your camper ready for the following procedures before and during Zoo Camp.

  • Reduced camper capacity
  • Groups based on age/siblings
  • Each group will have a designated space and materials
  • Each group will social distance from other camp groups and zoo guests
  • Face masks will be required when not social distancing outside of each camp group, during animal encounters, and in public buildings
  • Snacks will be provided; please pack a lunch and reusable water bottle
  • Daily temperature and screening at drop-off for campers
  • Daily temperature and screening for staff
  • Frequent handwashing
  • Face masks will be worn for the majority of the day
  • Spending the majority of the day outdoors
  • Social distancing between groups and zoo guests

Zoo Camp’s safety protocols will continue to be updated as new information, government standards and best practices become available.

Before registering for Zoo Camp, please review Zoo Camp Enhanced Health and Safety Plan for core actions related to COVID-19 that San Antonio Zoo Camp will be implementing to promote healthy habits and a safe camp environment.

Read the checklist for Day Camp Families from the State of Texas.

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