Summer Camps
Join us for a wildly fun time as we explore outdoors, learn about amazing animals, and help secure a future for wildlife in Texas and around the world.
Grade: K – 8th (based on 2026-2027 school year)
Drop-Off: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Pick-Up: 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
After Care available until 4:30 p.m. for an additional fee
Summer Camp registration includes a Zoo Camp t-shirt and a daily snack. Additional t-shirts and other camp items can be purchased during registration. Campers are asked to bring their own lunch, water bottle, and closed-toed shoes.
Adventure awaits you in the heart of the jungle – and in the heart of San Antonio Zoo. Embark on an expedition, from the steamy jungles of the Amazon to the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, to uncover the hidden wonders and incredible wildlife of rainforests around the globe. Along the way discover how to help protect these vital ecosystems – one rainforest at a time.
Dates:
May 26 – May 29 | Price: $265 (4-Day Camp)
June 15 – June 19 | Price: $318
July 6 – July 10 | Price: $318
July 27 – July 31 | Price: $318
Adapt. Survive. Thrive. Get ready for the ultimate competition where only the strongest, smartest, and best-suited will win! Learn from animals around the world who have mastered the art of survival, then team up with your fellow campers and put your new-found survival knowledge and skills to the test to become the ultimate Zoovivor Champion. Are you ready to tame the wild?
Dates:
June 1 – June 5 | Price: $318
June 22 – June 26 | Price: $318
July 13 – July 17 | Price: $318
August 3 – Aug 7 | Price: $318
Zoo Before Time
Long before the River Walk and the Alamo, Texas was dinosaur country. Step back in time to discover the prehistoric giants that lived in and around San Antonio and meet the modern animals that still carry the legacy of their dino-era ancestors. From thunderous therapods to supersized sauropods, it’s sure to be a Jurassic adventure!
Dates:
June 8 – June 12 | Price: $318
June 29 – July 2 | Price: $265 (4-Day Camp)
July 20 – July 24 | Price: $318
August 10 – Aug 14 | Price: $318
WILD Careers
Are you ready for something truly wild? Get ready to be hands-on and see what it takes to keep a zoo running smoothly 365 days a year. From behind-the-scenes experiences to exclusive meet-ups with Zoo Staff, you’ll spend the week working and learning alongside San Antonio Zoo’s amazing Zoo Crew. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work at a zoo, this camp is for you.
Dates:
June 1 – June 5 | Price: $405
June 15 – June 19 | Price: $405
July 6 – July 10 | Price: $405
July 20 – July 24 | Price: $405
July 27 – July 31 | Price: $405
Research Rangers
San Antonio Zoo is recruiting the next cohort of Research Rangers! Join us for a week all about science and research – from saving endangered species and protecting natural resources to preserving knowledge and cultural artifacts. Discover how research from scientists from museums, conservation organizations, and universities in San Antonio and beyond helps shape the future of conservation.
Dates:
June 8 – June 12 | Price: $340
June 22 – June 26 | Price: $340
July 13 – July 17 | Price: $340