Bronx Zoo School Break Camps

No school? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled one-day zoo camp full of animal investigations, hands-on activities, and animal demonstrations.


Grown ups can make the most of their out of office day, too! Join us at Work From Zoo programs running at the same time as School Break Camp on select dates.

MONDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm

1-Day Zoofari Camp: Dinosaur Safari

Step back in time and embark on a prehistoric adventure! Join us for a one-day zoo camp where you will explore the ancient world of dinosaurs and uncover their connections to modern day birds. Through hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and up close animal encounters, you’ll discover what it took to survive in a world of giants.

DATE: 10/13 (Indigenous Peoples' Day)

$180 non-member / $162 member

This is a drop-off program.

MONDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm

1-Day Zoofari Camp: Mythical Monsters

Ever wonder what inspired the stories of the most iconic cryptic creatures like the loch ness monster, bigfoot and werewolves!? In this one-day zoo camp, you will explore the spooky world of mythical monsters and the wildlife that influenced their lore by meeting some creepy creatures up close, diving into hands-on activities, and participating in scientific investigations.

DATE: 10/20 (Diwali)

$180 non-member / $162 member

This is a drop-off program.

TUESDAY, 9:30am - 10:30am

1-Day Zoofari Camp: Eco-Warriors

Are you a wildlife hero? Join us for a one-day zoo camp where you will discover ways to help protect our planet and combat climate change through hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters. Explore how small actions can make a big impact and become an Eco-Warrior in your own community!

DATE: 11/4 (Election Day)

$180 non-member / $162 member

This is a drop-off program.

FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm

1-Day Zoofari Camp: March Madness

There’s a wild tournament taking place in the animal kingdom! Create your bracket and join us for a fast-paced one-day zoo camp where you will explore nature’s fiercest competitors. With hands-on activities, scientific investigations, and animal encounters, you will decide which species wins it all!

DATE: 3/20 (Eid al-Fitr)

$180 non-member / $162 member

This is a drop-off program.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 (press 1, then 2 when prompted)
or email bzeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the Bronx Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies.


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