SUMMER CAMP 2020
Registration Now Open
Summer break is almost here, so it's time to lace up your sneakers, put on your sunscreen, and join us for the wildest camp in town -- only at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens!
Dates: Weekly sessions from June 8 - July 31
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extended Care: 7:45 - 8:45 am and 4:15 - 5:15 pm
| Regular Camp |
3 Day Mini-Camp |
| Camp (Member) |
$195 |
Camp (Member) |
$117 |
| Camp (Non-Member) |
$220 |
Camp (Non-Member) |
$132 |
| Extended Care |
$50 |
Extended Care |
$30 |
| Lunches |
$30 |
Lunches |
$30 |
Please read our Camp Handbook and the following tips before you register!
- Registration closes the Tuesday before each session at 11:59 PM or when all spots are filled.
- The calendar will only show the first day of the week; don’t worry, you are signing up for the whole session!
- We are now a phone and electronics-free camp in order to allow our campers to fully engage in the camp experience.
- Please be patient with our website! We recommend using a desktop or laptop and using Chrome or Firefox. You may have to refresh several times.
- When you register, even if you have an account on our website, you may have more success if you check out as a guest.
- If you continue to have trouble, we will do our best to assist you by phone or email, but we may be experiencing high call volume. Again, we appreciate your patience.
- Please note the registration policies at the bottom of the page.
- After you complete your registration, make sure to print/save the order confirmation page that pops up! The dates you register may not be included in your automated email confirmation.
- If you are purchasing lunches, you can add them at the bottom of the registration page.
Registration Links
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Week A Camps |
Week B Camps |
Dinosaur Camps |
| K - 1st |
A Week on the Wild Side
June 8 · July 6 · July 20
Explore the wacky ways that animals eat, sleep, play and bathe! You might be surprised how different their routines are from our own.
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Oh Baby!
June 15 · July 13 · July 27
All animals from scaly lizards to fuzzy koalas need to have a good start in life. Come learn about animal youngsters in a week that’s all about the kids (and cubs and chicks!).
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Prehistoric Party
June 22 · June 29 (mini-camp)
You know them by name – Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor – but you’ll learn much more about their life and times when you join our Prehistoric Party.
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| 2nd - 3rd |
The Unhuggables
June 8 · July 6 · July 20
Take a closer look at some of the animal kingdom’s most unloved creatures and you may find out that they’re not so bad after all!
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Nature’s Wildest Jobs
June 15 · July 13 · July 27
Did you know that hundreds of species use gopher tortoise burrows? And that many animals drink water that alligators uncover? Come learn even more about the important jobs that animals do in the wild.
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Tyrannosaurus Treks
June 22 · June 29 (mini-camp)
At the Zoo, we love to talk about animal adaptations both modern and prehistoric. Come learn about Tyrannosaurus Rex’s tiny arms and sharp teeth as we unearth some fascinating fossil facts.
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| 4th - 5th |
Extreme Animals
June 8 · July 6 · July 20
From the top of Mt. Everest to the depths of the Mariana Trench, Earth is home to some breathtaking extremes. Join us as we travel to some of the harshest locations on the planet and meet the resilient animals that live there.
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Zoo Lab
June 15 · July 13 · July 27
If you have questions about the natural world, turn to science to help find the answers! This week we’ll perform hands-on experiments to help us solve some of nature’s most intriguing puzzles.
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Can You Dig It?
June 22
Grab your intellectual chisels and brushes and start digging! Join us as we delve into the world of paleontology by chipping away to unearth the nuts and bolts of our prehistoric pals.
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| 6th - 8th |
Zoo Tycoon
June 8 · July 6
What does it take to run the Zoo? More than you might think! This week we will explore Zoo departments from the most well-known to the hidden treasures. Meet our Zoo staff and challenge yourself to take on their roles.
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Fur-ensic Files
June 15 · July 27
There’s a mystery at the Zoo! Put your detective skills to the test as you use the tools of the trade to analyze hair, tracks, and even scat to get to the heart of a Zoo-based crime scene.
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The Paleontologist’s Adventurers Club
June 22
Discover the techniques and tricks of paleontology as you spend a week brushing away the dust to unearth the details of prehistoric life and times.
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K - 1st |
2nd - 3rd |
4th - 5th |
6th - 8th |
| June 8 - 12 |
A Week on the Wild Side |
The Unhuggables |
Extreme Animals |
Zoo Tycoon |
| June 15 - 19 |
Oh Baby! |
Nature’s Wildest Jobs |
Zoo Lab |
Fur-ensic Files |
| June 22 - 26 |
Prehistoric Party |
Tyrannosaurus Treks |
Can You Dig It? |
The Paleontologist’s Adventurers Club |
| June 29 -July 1 |
Prehistoric Party Mini-Camp |
Tyrannosaurus Treks Mini-Camp |
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| July 6 - 10 |
A Week on the Wild Side |
The Unhuggables |
Extreme Animals |
Zoo Tycoon |
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July 13 - 17
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Oh Baby! |
Nature’s Wildest Jobs |
Zoo Lab |
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| July 20 - 24 |
A Week on the Wild Side |
The Unhuggables |
Extreme Animals |
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| July 27 - 31 |
Oh Baby! |
Nature’s Wildest Jobs |
Zoo Lab |
Fur-ensic Files |
Registration Links
REGISTRATION POLICIES
Date Change: A program date change request must be received by email or fax at least three weeks prior to the camp start date. Date changes are subject to availability and will incur a $25 rescheduling fee per camper. Date changes cannot be applied to future camps (for example, if you are registered for Summer Camp, you cannot use a date change to register for Winter Camp).
Cancellation: Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email or fax at least three weeks prior to the camp start date to qualify for a 50% refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than three weeks prior to the camp start date. Unless Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens cancels camp, there will be no refunds given for bad weather. There are no refunds given for dates missed due to illness.
For more information on camp policies and procedures, please refer to our
Camp Handbook.