SUMMER ZOO CAMP
Where Nature Is Our Classroom
Limited spaces left for 6th-8th grades July 7-9 and July 26-30! All other age groups are sold out!
Please read our webpage and FAQs carefully before registering. All sales are final.
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
K-8th Grades
One-Week Sessions
Extended Care & Bagged Lunches Available
It’s been a long year, and we’re all ready to bring some adventure back into our lives! Luckily, Summer Zoo Camp at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is here and ready to help. Kids entering K-8th grades in the fall can join us for one or two of our week-long sessions and have a wildly good time!
Dates
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Week “A” Themes
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Week “B” Themes
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June 7-11
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June 14-18
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June 21-25
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June 28-July 2
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July 7-9 (Wed-Fri mini-camp)
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July 12-16
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July 19-23
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July 26-30
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Descriptions
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Week “A” Themes
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Week “B” Themes
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K-1st
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Say What? Animal Communication
Can you hoot, screech, or clack like an owl? Join us as we squawk, hiss, and growl our way through the Zoo!
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Best of the Best: Animal Champions
Get to know the superstar athletes of the animal world and find out how we compare with our animal counterparts!
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2nd-3rd
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Wildlife Warriors
We’ll explore some built-in animal armories while learning some surprising ways that animals take on the world
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ICKYology
Spend a week getting the scoop on poop (along with a host of other gross bodily functions)!
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4th-5th
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Troops, Groups, and Herds
You’ve probably heard of a school of fish and a pride of lions – but what about a crash of rhinoceros or a pandemonium of parrots? This week is all about animals who find safety in numbers.
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Destination Conservation
Campers will be on the frontlines of conservation, learning about endangered plants and animals and helping to make the world a better place.
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6th-8th
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Arts Alive!
Calling all artists with a sense of adventure! “Draw” inspiration from our animals and plants to fulfill your artistic vision and learn how the Zoo uses art to help connect guests with nature.
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Zookeeping 101
Think you have what it takes to be a zookeeper? From husbandry and wellness to training and enrichment, discover what goes into this challenging and rewarding profession.
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PRICING
All prices are per child, per week.
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Member Rate (week-long session)
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$225
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Non-Member Rate (week-long session)
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$247.50
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| Member Rate (3-day mini-camp) |
$150 |
| Non-Member Rate (3-day mini-camp) |
$165 |
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Extended Care
8:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:00 PM
(add to cart at bottom of registration page)
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$50/5-day camp
$30/3-day camp
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Lunches
(add to cart at bottom of registration page)
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$30/5-day camp
$18/3-day camp
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REGISTRATION TIPS
- Register for the age group your child is entering in the fall.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you are purchasing extended care and/or lunches, scroll to the bottom of the registration page and add them to your order. They are not included in the base camp price.
REGISTRATION LINKS
Sold Out:
K-1st: All weeks sold out
2nd-3rd: All weeks sold out
4th-5th: All weeks sold out
6th-8th: Limited spaces July 7-9 and July 19-23
These numbers are updated manually and may not reflect actual current capacity.
To be placed on a wait list, email education@jacksonvillezoo.org with your name, phone number, and week(s)/age group you would like to register for.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
All sales are final. There will be no refunds for cancellations or no shows. No date changes are allowed.
Contact Us
Do you want to be placed on our mailing list for notification when registration opens? Do you have any other questions for us? Please fill out the form below!