Registration is Now open!
Campers get special behind-the-scenes access themed for each day of the week. Register your camper for individual days, or a week! From mammals and ectotherms to veterinary and nutrition, each session allows campers to focus on their areas of interest as they get up close to their favorite Zoo residents. Each week offers the same five sessions. Extended care is available! Learn more here.
Please note that registration must be done on a desktop computer and is not compatible with Safari Internet Browser.
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Zoo members receive a 10-percent discount and pre-sale access for registration.
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Details
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Ages |
Entering 9th through 12th grades
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Dates |
Week 1: June 5 to 9
Week 2: July 31 to Aug. 4
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Times |
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Extended care available!
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Rate |
Zoo members: $157.50
Non-members: $175
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Registration opens
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Zoo members: Dec. 5, 2022
Public: Jan. 2, 2023
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Dates & Themes
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Week 1: June 5
Week 2: July 31
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Animal Outreach
Is animal training and behavior your style? Gain incredible experience with animal outreach specialists at the Outdoor Learning Theater and at specific habitats across the Zoo.
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Week 1: June 6 - FULL
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Week 2: Aug. 1
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MOLA
Don't let scaly exteriors fool you – cold-blooded creatures are truly amazing! Get an up-close-and-personal look at the thousands of exceptional ectotherms that call the Zoo home.
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Week 1: June 7
Week 2: Aug. 2
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Birds
Expand your bird brain and learn about the diverse world of the Zoo's feathered friends. Work with bird staff to study birds large and small, herbivorous and carnivorous, and a variety of habitats spanning from the craggy, windswept shorelines of Antarctica to dense, humid forests near the Equator.
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Week 1: June 8
Week 2: Aug. 3
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Veterinary & Zoo Nutrition - FULL
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Get a close-up look at our world-class hospital and learn what it takes to medically care for exotic animals. Take a trip to one of the most amazing kitchens in the world, and assist in the preparation of diets for a variety of Zoo animals.
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Week 1: June 9
Week 2: Aug. 4
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Mammals
Giraffes, elephants and jaguars, oh my! From African Savanna to Texas Wild! take a look behind the scenes to learn all about our mammals big and small.
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