Zoo Camp

Summer Zoo Camp • Registration NOW OPEN!

Zoo Camp presents Summer Safari! Each week-long Summer Safari session gives campers the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes, talk with zookeepers, and meet some of their favorite animal friends.  Every day is a new adventure full of interactive learning opportunities, educational experiences, and fun at the Zoo. Register early for the wildest camp in town! Camps will sell out. 

See more photos at our Zoo Camp Facebook Group!

Health & Safety Procedures

ALL CAMPS ARE FULL DAY CAMPS
To limit the number of campers coming in and out of the Zoo per day, all camps are now full days.

DAILY HEALTH PRACTICES
Each day upon arrival, and again in the afternoon, staff and children will have their temperatures taken. Any person with a temperature above 100.4 degrees will be removed from the group and parents will be called to pick up child immediately.

Any child or staff exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 including, but not limited to, sustained cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, or unexplained sore throat may not attend Zoo Camp. If our staff observes any of these symptoms, parents will be called to pick up their child immediately. Child may not return to camp until they are free of symptoms for 24 hours, not using a fever reducing medicine.

Important: If an individual in your child’s camp group tests positive for COVID-19, your camp is immediately suspended. We will not move campers to other groups.

HAND-WASHING PRACTICES
• Each camp will be designated a specific restroom/sink to wash their hands
• Campers will wash their hands for 20 seconds with soap and water upon entering the Zoo

HYGIENIC PRACTICES 
• All high touch surfaces will be sanitized daily with disinfectant wipes and a sanitize log will be kept and monitored by camp supervisors
• Children or staff shall not share cups, utensils, bottles, etc. 
• Campers will bring lunch from home or purchase a pre-packaged sack lunch from the Zoo
• Hand sanitizer will be available during the check-in and out process each day and in each classroom

SOCIAL DISTANCING & FACE COVERINGS
• Teachers are required to wear a mask when in the Zoo
• Campers are not required to wear a mask while at Zoo Camp
• Mask policy is subject to change at any time in accordance with CDC and Health Department guidelines
• Along with limited group size, teachers will work to keep as much space as possible between children
• Each camp will have a designated classroom

DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES
• Parents please park in the Zoo main lot and come to the tent area (east of the lot) to drop off and pick up your child
• Parents must remain with their child while their temperature is taken
• Please practice social distancing during these times and give 6’ of space to others
• Teachers and all Zoo Staff are required to wear mask when in the Zoo
• During drop off and pick up time, each camp group will remain separated from other groups
• Please plan for a lengthier drop off and pick up timeline during this time