3rd - 5th Grade Camps

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Educator introducing children to a turtle

Zoo Detectives

October 13

Something wild is afoot at the zoo—can you crack the case before it’s too late? Become a zoo detective as you follow clues, examine evidence and uncover surprising secrets. With each puzzle you solve, you’ll get one step closer to unraveling the mystery!

Now You See Me

November 11

Are there animals hiding right before your eyes? From shape-shifting masters of disguise to color-changing creatures, dive into the wild ways animals blend in, mimic others and vanish into their habitats.

A Jaguar laying down

Rainforest Researchers

November 24

What amazing animals and hidden wonders can you find in the rainforest? Step into a scientist’s shoes to investigate its sights, sounds and secrets through up-close animal encounters, nature experiments and hands-on exploration.

Zookeeper talking with children in Wildlife Detective Training Academy

Winter Break Camp: If I Ran the Zoo

December 29 – 30

What does it take to make our Zoo an amazing place for animals and guests alike? Get hands-on with designing habitats, preparing animal diets and crafting enrichment activities while exploring how we care for our animal residents every day.

blue and gold McCaw

Secret Language of Animals

February 16

Unlock the hidden world of animal communication as you explore how different species use sounds, scents, signals and movements to communicate. From flashes of light to piles of dung, join us to uncover the mysterious ways animals speak without words.

Bearded Dragon eating

Zookeeper Kitchen

March 13

Dig into the science of what animals eat! From leaf-munching giraffes to meat-loving Komodo dragons, discover what’s on the menu at the Zoo and how we keep every species healthy and well-fed.

Arapaima

Fin-tastic Features of Underwater Creatures

April 3

Come face-to-face with some of the Zoo’s most amazing aquatic animals as you explore life beneath the surface. Through hands-on activities and close-up encounters, learn how these unique creatures are built to swim, hunt and survive in their watery worlds.