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.


Booking Tips:

  • The Book Now button will bring you to our camp Parent Dashboard. If you already have an account, please enter your login information. If not, please create a new family profile (you will only have to do this once to enroll your camper(s).
  • Enter the camper's date of birth and select the grade they will enter this fall. This ensures that only camps appropriate for their age/grade level are available for purchase.
      • You cannot edit once you move on to the next step in registration.
      • If you entered the incorrect camper DOB and/or grade, please email bzeducation@wcs.org.
  • WCS Members, please have your membership ID# ready. Entering it will unlock access to exclusive membership pricing.

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.

TUESDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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.

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Spring Break Camp: Design by Nature

What do bird wings and jet engines have in common? Throughout the week in camp, you will learn how nature has inspired many structures, materials, and inventions in this exciting camp! You will explore zoo exhibits, meet animals up close in the classroom, and engage in hands-on activities and nature exploration. Let your imagination run wild as you design your own animal inspired creation! Sign up for the full week or individual days.

DATE: 4/7-4/10 (Spring Recess)

$700 non-member / $630 member

OR

SELECT DATES: 4/7-4/10 (Spring Recess)

4/6 - Design by Nature, Day 1: Birds

4/7 - Design by Nature, Day 1: Reptiles

4/8 - Design by Nature, Day 1: Invertebrates

4/9 - Design by Nature, Day 1: Mammals

4/10 - Design by Nature, Day 1: Plants and Fungi

$180 non-member per day/ $162 member per day


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.


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