Zoo Camps
When school’s out, Zoo Camp is IN! Nowhere else on the First Coast can your child spend all week nose-to-nose with an elephant, toe-to-toe with a flamingo, neck-to-neck with a giraffe, eye-to-eye with an anaconda or shoulder-to-shoulder with a gorilla! All of our programs include Zoo tours, activities & games, crafts and hands-on encounters with animals everyday. Members of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens receive discounts on Education Programs and FREE admission every time they visit. Become a Member today and take advantage of the discount right away!
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Introducing ALL NEW Summer Zoo Camps!
TEN brand new camps for ages 5 through 15!
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| Ages 5-6 | Wings of Wonder - Come visit the Zoo and learn about our friends that fly! Each day we will investigate a different animal with wings, explore their habitat and talk about their unique abilities. | June 11–15 July 16–20 August 6–10 |
| We’ve Got You Covered! - Do penguins need pants? Does a snake wear sneakers? Would a cat wear a cap? Join us as we learn all about animals’ natural wardrobes and find out why they don’t need clothes! | July 9–13 July 23–27 |
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| Ages 7–9 | Herpetology: Scales and Slime - If it’s scaly or slimy, we’ll be studying it this week! Have fun learning about reptiles and amphibians from all over the world and meet some of them up-close! | June 11–15 July 16–20 August 6–10 |
| Making Sense of Animal Senses - People have five senses. How about animals… Do they have more? Are they the same as ours? Join us as we explore how animals sense their surroundings and compare your senses to some animal senses! | June 18–22 July 23–27 |
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| Animal Antics - Are you ready to act like an animal? This activity-based camp will have you moving and shaking alongside some of our favorite Zoo animals. We will decode animal behavior as we explore how and why animals move the way they do! This is a large-motor activity based camp experience. Prepare to be active! | June 25–29 July 30–Aug 3 |
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| Ages 10–12 | Backbones and Bodies - The backbone’s connected to the…? Find out during this camp that explores animals with backbones. We’ll investigate the vertebrates as we get up-close and personal with fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals while exploring the Zoo! | June 11–15 July 9–13 August 6–10 |
| No Bones? No Problem! - No bones about it… invertebrates are the most abundant creature on the planet! Join the “in” crowd as we investigate invertebrates to find out what makes them so interesting and intriguing! You may be inspired to learn more about them! | June 18–22 July 16–20 |
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| The World in a Week - Don’t have 80 days to spare? We can take you around the world in just five! We’ll hop from continent to continent, exploring plants and animals from all over the world. Dive into the habitats and adaptations of many of our Zoo residents, and find out what zoos are doing to help protect wild animals and wild places all over the globe. | June 25–29 July 30–Aug 3 |
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| Ages 13-15 | Zooperheroes! The Science of Being Super - You’ve seen the movies or read the comics. Where do they come up with those super-powers? We’ll uncover the science and mystery behind the masks of your favorite heroes and villains, and discover animal examples of some amazing super powers. | June 18–22 July 9–13 July 30–Aug 3 |
| Arts Alive - Do you sculpt, draw, paint, write, act, photograph, or journal? Every artist has a wild side! Find some inspiration among the plants and animals living at the Zoo and Gardens. Explore the arts and discover some of our resident animal artists. Compare brushstrokes with painting pachyderms, watch slippery salamanders watercolor, and create your own zoo-inspired art. | June 25–29 July 23–27 |
Class size is limited to the first 25 children to register.
Camps meet from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Extended Care is available from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Children will be in a supervised environment with games, puzzles and quiet activities available.
Program fees:
- Members
- $175 per student, per week—Camp Only
- $225 per student, per week—Camp & Extended Care
Non-members
- $200 per student, per week—Camp Only
- $250 per student, per week—Camp & Extended Care
Register Online:
Can’t get enough of the Zoo? Looking to extend your Zoo Camp experience?
Take advantage of special add-ons only available to our Zoo Campers!
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Policies
Please be prepared to show photo ID to pick up your Zoo Camper.
Authorizations
By enrolling in our programming, you authorize any emergency medical treatment and allow the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to use your image for promotional and news purposes.
Waiting Lists
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our programs, we do keep waiting lists when classes fill. If a desired program is not visible on the registration site, please assume that the date is filled to capacity. To be added to a wait list, contact the Education department directly by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 904-757-4463 x122.
Deadline for registration is 5 p.m. on Thursday before the week of scheduled classes.
For more information, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 904-757-4463 x122.
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