Zoo Camp is the perfect opportunity for your child to connect with animals and nature in a variety of fun and exciting ways. Children ages 4-14 will explore the zoo through play and learning with our skilled camp counselors. There's so much to see and do with weekly sessions that offer many unique experiences. Our Zoo Camp is an inclusive camp program where ALL children come together to learn, play, and explore together. They make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that “I can” is much more powerful than “I can’t.” At Zoo Camp, children are creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Campers explore animals and the natural world in a fun, engaging, age-appropriate setting. Activities include nature hikes, animal observations and encounters, games, and crafts. We have thousands of animals and 235 acres to explore all summer long, which means that campers may attend more than one week and still be able to discover all that Brookfield Zoo Chicago has to offer in many different ways.
2025 Weekly Zoo Camp Pricing:
Full Day Zoo Camp: Nonmember $500 / Member $400
Half Day Zoo Camp: Nonmember $325/ Member $275
For aspiring Zoo Campers who aren't quite 4 years old yet, check out our popular Seedlings programs where you and your tot can sing, dance, explore, and play along with the staff and animals at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. And for those in high school who are interested in exploring new ways to get involved with Brookfield Zoo Chicago, check out our King Conservation Science Scholars program where workshops, immersive research expeditions, and hands-on career exploration enables teens to grow as conservation leaders as they explore the zoo in the ways that matter the most to them. Looking for opportunities for Zoo Camp aged children (Grades PK-8) all year long? Check out our free youth- and family-programs offered through our KCLA Community Engagement team.
Mark Your Calendar! Registration for Zoo Camp opens at 9:00 A.M. CST on February 4, 2025 and quickly sells out.