Summer Camp
Registration opens February 29, 2024
choose a park below to view camp descriptions and schedules
ABOUT SUMMER CAMP
We have your summer covered with fun, educational camp experiences! Our expert educators at each Wildlife Conservation Society zoo and aquarium provide campers with unforgettable experiences. Summer camp includes age-appropriate hands-on activities, up-close animal demonstrations, and time to explore nature and exhibits. Your child will engage in tons of educational fun that will build on their innate love for our wild planet.
Pre-K & K Grades
Who's Who in the Zoo?
Calling all animal helpers! During this half day virtual experience, campers will try on different animal careers through games, live animal encounters, and exclusive access to our Zoos and Aquarium. From ambassador to zookeeper, and many jobs in between, we'll have a blast learning and discovering new things!
9:00am — 11:30am
1st — 5th Grades
Week of Wildlife: Wild By Design
How do you build a shark exhibit at an aquarium? Or make it safe for animals to cross the road in India? Campers will explore how scientists and engineers build and rebuild habitats to protect wildlife in our zoos and around the world through games, hands-on activities, and exclusive access to our 5 NYC parks!
9:00am — 2:30am ET
1st — 5th Grades
Week of Wildlife: ZooMazing Race
Across the globe, animals and humans share some extreme homes! We’ll race around the world to visit these unique habitats and investigate wild interactions, from penguins in Patagonia to jaguars in the jungle. As we trek up mountains and swim in deep trenches, we’ll discover how humans can help animals and learn from them, too, through hands-on activities, up-close encounters, and exclusive visits to our parks!
9:00am — 2:30am ET
1st — 5th Grades
Little Zoo Vets
Ever wonder how to perform a dental checkup on a tiger or examine the eyes of a snake? Head Veterinarian, Dr. John Sykes, will share how he cares for the animals in the zoo! Each virtual session includes live interactions where campers will examine animals’ eyes, blood, teeth and more!
Offered from 3:00p - 4:00p Monday-Friday during the weeks of 7/19 and 7/26 as an add-on to ZooMazing Race.
6th — 8th Grades
Global Conservation
Your camper will travel the world to learn about crucial conservation programs led by Wildlife Conservation Society scientists. Your camper will meet experts in the field and explore how they use technology, work with local communities, and campaign to protect wildlife and wild places!
9:00am — 2:30pm ET
Schedule
| June 21 — June 25 | Who's Who in the Zoo ZooMazing Race |
| June 28 — July 2 | Wild by Design Global Conservation |
| July 6 — July 9* 4 day camp |
Who's Who in the Zoo ZooMazing Race |
| July 12 — July 16 | Wild by Design Global Conservation |
| July 19 — July 23 | Who's Who in the Zoo ZooMazing Race & Little Zoo Vets |
| July 26 — July 30 | Wild by Design & Little Zoo Vets Global Conservation |
| August 2 — August 6 | ZooMazing Race |
| August 9 — August 13 | Wild by Design Global Conservation |
| August 16 — August 20 | ZooMazing Race |
| August 23 — August 27 | Wild by Design Global Conservation |
| August 30 — September 3 | ZooMazing Race |
Price
Who's Who in the Zoo
$135 members / $150 regular
$108 members / $120 regular*
Little Zoo Vets
$135 members / $150 regular
Available as an add-on select weeks only
Wild by Design
ZooMazing Race
Global Conservation
$247.50 members / $275 regular
$198 members / $220 regular*
*Prorated price the week of July 6 - July 9 only