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Zoo Camps

WHERE EDUCATION & FUN COLLIDE

Brevard Zoo is nationally recognized for our education programs, which provide a variety of opportunities to spark a child’s interest in conservation, science and the outdoors.  Our Zoo Camp programs are one-of-a-kind adventures that will take your child’s love of learning to new heights.

 

Registration opens February 27, 2023!

Camp programs are offered by grade level.  Please register according to your camper’s entering grade level in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. Each week our camp staff plan and prepare amazing adventures for our campers! All activities are subject to change and all efforts to substitute with alternative adventures will be made.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy: A $50 fee may be applied for all cancellations and transfers requested. Refunds and transfers will not be issued within two weeks of the program start date.

Camp Pricing

Times and Cost

ENTERING KINDERGARTEN HALF-DAY CAMPS
8 AM to Noon 

Cost $220; Members $195

FULL-DAY CAMPS
8 AM to 4 PM

4-DAY CAMP OPTION
ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE
Cost $280; Members $255

5-DAY CAMP OPTION
ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE
Cost $350; Members $325

EARTH EXPLORERS CAMP
Cost $400; Members $375

Cancellations and Transfers:
A $50 fee will apply for all cancellations and transfers requested. Refunds and transfers will not be issued within two weeks of the program start date.  Payment will not be refunded if participant does not attend. We reserve the right to cancel due to inclement weather or insufficient enrollment. You will be notified and a refund will be issued under these circumstances.

Don’t forget to renew or purchase your membership before registering! Membership status applies at time of registration. If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please call 321-254-9453, ext. 219 to join the waitlist. 

ENTERING 5TH & 6TH

4 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | OPEN REGISTRATION

ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE

ICKYOLOGY 
DATES: MAY 30 – JUNE 2

Get ready to have an ewwww-some experience! Campers will discover the yucky side of animal science during the quest into the weird and queasy! Are human habits as gross, strange or crazy as an animal’s? Campers will have the answers by the end of this week.  Camp groups will be mixed grades and determined based on registration.

 


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. 

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.

5 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | OPEN REGISTRATION

ENTERING 5TH & 6TH GRADE

NATURES LABORATORY 
DATES: JUNE 5-9, JUNE 19-23, JULY 10-14, JULY 24-28
How do we know an environment is polluted? What controls how much rain a habitat gets? Answer these questions and more as we explore the science of chemistry and biology to understand how each field helps us learn more about our natural world in its own unique way.

ANIMAL ENGINEERING 
DATES: JUNE 12-16, JUNE 26-30, JULY 17-21
How do scientists in physics and engineering relate their work to the natural world? Explore biomimicry, exhibit design, animal wellness and more through the eyes of a modern zoo.


ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE

GUARDIANS OF THE ZOONIVERSE 
DATES: JULY 31- AUGUST 4
Become a Guardian of the Zooniverse by protecting the wildlife of planet Earth. Take part in animal observations, identifications and hands-on activities during this action-packed camp.  Camp groups will be mixed grades and determined based on registration.


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. 

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.

ENTERING 7TH, 8TH & 9TH

5 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | OPEN REGISTRATION

ENTERING 7TH TO 9TH GRADE

AWESOME OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 
DATES: JUNE 19-23, JULY 10-14, JULY 24-28
Get pumped for an exciting, action-packed week! Experience the world in a new way through a variety of exhilarating excursions. Don’t forget the sunscreen!
These are some of the possible activities in this camp: Viera wetlands, seining at Riverwalk park, Cruikshank park, horseback riding, paddleboarding, Zip only course at treetop trek, an escape room, and kayaking at the Zoo.  You will receive the final activities via email.

LIVING WITH NATURE 
DATES: JUNE 12-16, JUNE 26-30, JULY 17-21
How can people live, work, and thrive alongside wildlife? Join us in various nature-based activities to learn about diverse methods of conservation through wild experiences.
These are some of the possible activities in this camp: Back to Nature, Marineland, Reptile Discovery Center, and Treetop Trek Course. You will receive the final activities via email.


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability.

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.


 

ENTERING KINDERGARTEN | REGISTRATION FULL

5 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | WAITLIST REGISTRATION

WAITLIST

Please contact our Education Registrar at edregistrar@brevardzoo.org.


SENSATIONAL SPECIES

DATES: JUNE 5-9, JUNE 26-30, JULY 24-28
Are you ready for a “scent”sational good time? Engage your senses as you navigate the Zoo to learn about the animal kingdom!


COLORFUL CREATURES

DATES: JUNE 12-16, JULY 10-14
How many colors can you find in the Zoo? Discover the colors of the rainbow as we meet animals from around the world!


HABITAT SAFARI

DATES: JUNE 19-23, JULY 17-21
Are you ready to explore our wild and wonderful world? Come on a safari adventure as we explore habitats around the Zoo!


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. 

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.

ENTERING 1ST & 2ND | REGISTRATION FULL

4 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | WAITLIST REGISTRATION

WAITLIST

Please contact our Education Registrar at edregistrar@brevardzoo.org


ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE

8 AM – 4 PM
ICKYOLOGY 
DATES: MAY 30 – JUNE 2

Get ready to have an ewwww-some experience! Campers will discover the yucky side of animal science during the quest into the weird and queasy! Are human habits as gross, strange or crazy as an animal’s? Campers will have the answers by the end of this week.  Camp groups will be mixed grades and determined based on registration.    


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. 

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.

5 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | WAITLIST REGISTRATION

WAITLIST

Please contact our Education Registrar at edregistrar@brevardzoo.org.


ENTERING 1ST & 2ND GRADE

UNDERCOVER ANIMAL SPY 
DATES: JUNE 5-9, JUNE 19-23, JULY 10-14, JULY 24-28
Can you fill the shoes of an undercover animal spy? Discover the way animals look, move and behave while solving daily mysteries around the Zoo.

CRITTER COATS & MOTION 
DATES: JUNE 12-16, JUNE 26-30, JULY 17-21
Why do porcupines have such sharp quills? How does a snake move without legs? Explore the exciting ways reptiles, mammals, and birds move and feel!

 


ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE

8 AM – 4 PM 
GUARDIANS OF THE ZOONIVERSE 
DATES: JULY 31- AUGUST 4
Become a Guardian of the Zooniverse by protecting the wildlife of planet Earth. Take part in animal observations, identifications and hands-on activities during this action-packed camp.  Camp groups will be mixed grades and determined based on registration.


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. 

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.

ENTERING 3RD & 4TH GRADE | REGISTRATION FULL

4 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | WAITLLIST REGISTRATION

WAITLIST

Please contact our Education Registrar at edregistrar@brevardzoo.org.


ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE

ICKYOLOGY 
DATES: MAY 30 – JUNE 2

Get ready to have an ewwww-some experience! Campers will discover the yucky side of animal science during the quest into the weird and queasy! Are human habits as gross, strange or crazy as an animal’s? Campers will have the answers by the end of this week.  Camp groups will be mixed grades and determined based on registration.    


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. 

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.

5 DAY CAMP DESCRIPTIONS | WAITLIST REGISTRATION

WAITLIST

Please contact our Education Registrar at edregistrar@brevardzoo.org.


ENTERING 3RD & 4TH GRADE

OUTLANDISH ANIMAL ADVENTURES 
DATES: JUNE 5-9, JUNE 19-23, JULY 10-14, JULY 24-28
Out smart, out play, out last! Can you stand on one leg as long as a flamingo can? Test your skills in these challenges as you learn about the abilities of our animals.

ANIMAL EXPERTS 
DATES: JUNE 12-16, JUNE 26-30, JULY 17-21
Why has the giraffe gained weight? What did the kookaburra have for dinner?  Become an investigator and discern how animal experts answer important questions like these.  Meet creatures, talk to keepers, take measurements, examine bones and solve a mystery.


ENTERING 1ST TO 6TH GRADE

GUARDIANS OF THE ZOONIVERSE 
DATES: JULY 31- AUGUST 4
Become a Guardian of the Zooniverse by protecting the wildlife of planet Earth. Take part in animal observations, identifications and hands-on activities during this action-packed camp.  Camp groups will be mixed grades and determined based on registration.


IMPORTANT INFORMAITON

Camp programs are offered by grade level. Please register according to your camper’s grade level they will be entering in fall 2023. Transfers or refunds may only be processed if registered for the correct grade level and depend on open availability. 

Full Camps: If the camp date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, that camp is full; please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to join the waitlist. Please do not register for the wrong grade level. Refunds and transfers will not be processed if registered for the wrong grade level.


REFUND POLICY