EDUCATION
Brevard Zoo's Mission
"Wildlife Conservation Through Education and Participation"
WHERE EDUCATION
& FUN COLLIDE
Brevard Zoo is nationally recognized for its education programs that provide a variety of opportunities to spark a child’s interest in conservation, science and the outdoors. These exciting programs are one-of-a-kind adventures that will take your child’s love of learning to new heights.
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Treetop Trek Waiver
◊ symbol next to camp name indicates a waiver must be signed. Campers, entering 1st to 4th grade, must be between 30-60 inches to participate. Earth Explorers must be 54 inches.
First Aid & Photo Release Waiver required
NEW FAMILY CAMP
2-DAY CAMPS FOR PARENT & CHILD(REN) (AGES 4 TO 8)
(each participant must register)
HALF-DAY CAMPS
8 am – noon
- Family Fun Zoo Style (June 15-16; July 20-21 )
ENTERING KINDERGARTEN
4-DAY CAMPS
HALF-DAY CAMPS
8 am – noon
- Sensational Species (June 6-9)
- Colorful Creatures (June 20-23)
- Habitat Safari (August 1-4)
Click here for camp details. Call 321-254-9453 x 219 for waitlist.
ENTERING GRADES 1 – 2
4-DAY CAMPS
FULL-DAY CAMPS
8 am – 4 pm
- Animal Olympics (May 30 – June 2)◊*
This combined camp is offered to Entering Grades 1st to 6th. Please see note for combine class offerings.
5-DAY CAMPS
HALF-DAY CAMPS
8 am – noon
- What Do Zoos Do? Animals Uncovered (June 5-9; 19-23)◊
- The Life Of An Animal (June 12-16; July 17-21; July 31-August 4)◊
8 am – noon sessions and/or noon – 4 pm sessions. Sessions can be combined for a full-day experience!
- Animal Adventures (July 10-14)
FULL-DAY
8 am – 4 pm
See Animal Adventures (July 10-14) and combine am & pm sessions for a full day of fun!
ART CAMPS – Entering Grades 1st to 6th
- Eco-Shift: Artful Conservation (June 26-30)*
- Arts of All Kinds (July 24 – 28)*
*This combined camp is offered to Entering Grades 1st to 6th. Please see note below for combine class offerings.
ENTERING GRADES 3 – 4
4-DAY CAMPS
FULL-DAY
8 am – 4 pm
- Animal Olympics (May 30 – June 2)◊
This combined camp is offered to Entering Grades 1st to 6th. Please see note for combine class offerings.
5-DAY CAMPS
HALF-DAY CAMPS
8 am – noon sessions and/or noon – 4 pm sessions. Sessions can be combined for a full-day experience!
- Animal Adventures (July 10-14) ◊
FULL DAY
8 am – 4 pm
- Animal Oddity Or Advantage? (June 5-9; 19-23) ◊
- Amazing Animals Around The World (June 12-16; July 17-21; July 31- August 4)◊
ART CAMPS – Entering Grades 1st to 6th
- Eco-Shift: Artful Conservation (June 26-30)*
- Arts of All Kinds (July 24 – 28)*
*This combined camp is offered to Entering Grades 1st to 6th. Please see note below for combine class offerings.
ENTERING GRADES 5 – 6
4-DAY CAMPS
FULL-DAY
8 am – 4 pm
- Animal Olympics (May 30 – June 2)*
This combined camp is offered to Entering Grades 1st to 6th. Please see note for combine class offerings.
5-DAY CAMPS
HALF-DAY CAMPS
8 am – noon sessions and/or noon – 4 pm sessions. Sessions can be combined for a full-day experience!
- Animal Adventures (July 10-14)
FULL DAY
8 am – 4 pm
- Jr. Zoo Keeper: Citizen Science (June 5-9; 19-23; July 31-August 4)
- Jr. Zoo Keeper: Living With The Landscape (June 12-16; July 17-21)
ART CAMPS
- Eco-Shift: Artful Conservation (June 26-30)*
- Arts of All Kinds (July 24 – 28)*
This combined camp is offered to Entering Grades 1st to 6th. Please see note for combine class offerings.
ENTERING GRADES 7 – 9
EARTH EXPLORERS
FULL-DAY
8 am – 4 pm
These Camps Are Designed To Immerse Teens Into The Natural Wonders Of Florida. Campers Will Connect With Nature, Experience Outdoor Exploration And Have Fun! Choose Between Three Fantastic Adventures: Wildlife Researcher, Extreme Nature Adventures, Conservation Action. Or Attend All! This Intense Experience Is Limited To 12 Explorers And Includes Special Offsite Field Trips Here On The Space Coast And In Central Florida. Click here for camp details.
- Conservation Action (June 5-9; July 10-14) $40 Of Cost Goes Directly To A Conservation Project Supported By Brevard Zoo!
- Wildlife Researcher (June 19-23; July 17-21; July 31-August 4) ◊
- Extreme Nature Adventures (June 12-16, 26-30; July 24-28) ◊
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Animal Adventures
Entering 1st To 6th Grade / 5 Day Camp
Travel Around The World Meeting Adventurous Animals From Frogs To Foxes And Uncover Answers To The “Ever Wonder Why” Questions.
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Sensational Species
Entering Kindergarten / 4 Day Camp / 8 AM - Noon
Use Your Five Senses As We Move Through The Zoo, And Get Ready To Hear An Earful About How Animals Hear, See, Smell, Taste And Feel.
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Colorful Creature
Entering Kindergarten / 4 Day Camp / 8 AM to Noon
Join Us As We Color The Zoo And Meet Blue Birds, Red Snakes, Green Frogs And Much More Along The Way.
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Habitat Safari
Entering Kindergarten / 4 Day Camp / 8 AM - Noon
It’s A Wild And Wonderful World We Live In! On Our Safari Adventure, Discover The Many Happy Habitats Around The World.
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The Life Of An Animal
Entering 1st & 2nd Grade / 5 Day Camp / 8 AM - Noon
Ever Wonder How A Caterpillar Becomes A Butterfly Or What Do Butterflies And Mosquitos Have In Common? Unlock The Mysteries Of Metamorphosis In This Exciting Camp!
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What Do Zoos Do? Animals Uncovered
Entering 1st & 2nd Grade / 5 Day Camp / 8 AM - Noon
Take A Walk On The Wild Side, Finding Answers To Questions Like...How Does A Vet Check Inside A Jaguar’s Mouth Or How Do You Train A Guinea Pig?
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Animal Oddity
Entering 3rd & 4th Grade / 5 Day Camp / 8 AM – 4 PM
Embark On An Adventurous Voyage Through The Zoo As We Investigate Why A Parrot Powders Itself, How Bats Sleep Upside Down, And Other Interesting Animal Capabilities.
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Amazing Animals Around The World
Entering 3rd & 4th Grade / 5 Day Camp / 8 AM – 4 PM
Join Us For A Race Around The World To Meet The Animals That Inhabit Some Amazing Places! Discover How They Live Through Scavenger Hunts, Puzzles, Riddles, Games And More.
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Artful Conservation:
Eco-ShiftEntering 1st To 6th Grade / 5 Day Camps / 8 AM - 4 PM
Put Your Talents To Work Creating Imaginative And Wonderful Works Of Art Inspired By Wildlife Conservation. Each Piece Will Speak For Itself And Move Everyone To Promote The Message Of Conservation. Come Explore How Art, Nature Can Be Connected!
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Art Of All Kinds
Entering 1st To 6th Grade / 5 Day Camp / 8 AM – 4 PM
Local Artists Will Inspire Campers’ Creativity As They Learn About Animals In An Exciting Way Through The Imaginative Art, Music And Dance! Families Are Invited To A Magnificent Friday Performance!
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Jr. ZooKeeper:
Citizen ScientistsEntering 5th & 6th Grade / 5 Day Camp / 8 AM – 4 PM
It’s A Wild World! Embark On A Journey Into The Field With Keepers, Conservationists And Researchers To Observe What Is Happening All Around Us. It’s All Hands On Deck As We Investigate The Curious And Exhilarating Nature Of Biological Sciences!
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Jr. ZooKeeper:
Living With The LandscapeEntering 5th & 6th Grade / 5 Day Camp / 8 AM – 4 PM
Now That We Have You Hooked, Let’s Reel You In! Having What It Takes For Humans And Animals To Be Successful Isn’t Easy. We Will Explore What Animals And People Need To Successfully Survive In The Florida Wilderness. Campers Will Learn How To Fish And Bring Home Their Own Rod, Reel And Tackle Box.
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Conservation In Action
Earth Explorers Entering 7th To 9th Grade
Help us support one of our conservation projects while learning all about conservation at the Zoo! $40 Of Cost Goes Directly To A Conservation Project Supported By Brevard Zoo!
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Wildlife Researcher
Earth Explorers Entering 7th To 9th Grade
This Intense Experience Is Limited To 12 Explorers And Includes Special Offsite Field Trips Here On The Space Coast And In Central Florida.
Brevard Zoo offers a limited number of Camp scholarships, ranging from partial to full scholarships which covers the cost of one week of participation in one of our camps. Scholarships are for children that are interested in learning about our natural world, animals and conservation, but could not otherwise attend due to financial limitations. Children must receive a free or reduced priced meal plan at their school. Scholarships do not include transportation.
If scholarships become available we will post information and requirements here. For more information, contact edregistrar@brevardzoo.org.
*Combined Class offerings for Entering 1st to 6th Grades:
Classes will be determined based on registration and age of children. If registering with siblings or friends and you wish to request to be placed in the same class, please email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org. Class assignments are not guaranteed, but every effort will be made to accommodate requests.
Our Art Camps are sponsored in part by the Brevard County Community Cultural Grant program through Brevard Cultural Alliance.
Our Jr. Zoo Keeper: Living With The Landscape camps, June 12-16; July 17-21, are sponsored in part by Fish Florida grant program.
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Budding Artist!
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Zoo Camp
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UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL!
Campers experience special keeper talks, up-close and personal animal experiences, and behind the scene tours!
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UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL!
Campers experience special keeper talks, up-close and personal animal experiences, and behind the scene tours!
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OUTDOOR EXPLORATION!
Select camps experience kayaking around Expedition Africa.
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Paws On Play
Select camps experience water play in Paws On.
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UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL!
Campers experience special keeper talks, up-close and personal animal experiences, and behind the scene tours!
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UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL!
Campers experience special keeper talks, up-close and personal animal experiences, and behind the scene tours!
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ART OF ALL KINDS
Campers exploring the creative critters within each of us.
REFUND POLICY
- No refunds will be issued once a ticket is purchased.
- No refunds or rain checks will be issued due to inclement weather. The Zoo is an outdoor facility with little indoor space.
Please plan your trip to the Zoo accordingly based upon the anticipated weather conditions for that day. - No refunds will be issued to anyone removed from the Zoo for failure to follow The Rules of the Wild.
- Please make sure you read and understand our refund policy.