2024 Zoo Camp

Spend a week this summer exploring some of the most amazing creatures on the planet through fun-filled, educational Zoo Camp programs!  The week will be packed with animal encounters, exclusive tours, exciting classroom lessons and other fun activities.  Program themes are designed to be fun and engaging for each group.

Full-day campers are responsible for bringing their own lunches or pre-ordering boxed lunches Monday-Thursday.  A pizza lunch is provided by the Zoo on Friday. 

The Zoo cannot be responsible for, or dispense, any medications to campers.

Campers should register for one full week of camp only.  Campers may attend Zoo Crew, Marine Biology, or Vet Camp in addition to one full week of Zoo Camp.

*Membership discount for Zoo Camp excludes Individual and Student Memberships.

zoo camp STORY TIME

Infants – Age 3

Snuggle up and listen to a story at the Zoo!

zoo camp: zoo tots

Ages 2-3, with an accompanying adult

Introduce your child to a world of wildlife and wonder through exciting programs designed just for toddlers.

ZOO CAMP: amazing animals- sold out

Ages 4-5, child only

Campers will be welcomed to the wonderful world of Amazing Animals through lessons, animal encounters, tours, songs, and crafts. 

WILD DESTINATIONS – SOLD OUT

Ages 6-7, child only

Join us as we explore some of the most unique habitats on Earth and the animals that call them home.

GO WILD – SOLD OUT

Ages 8-9, child only

Wild families unite! Campers will be on location piecing together clues to figure out who belongs with who in the animal kingdom.

CREATING WILD SPACES – sold out

Ages 10-11, child only

Let’s build a zoo!  During the week campers will learn what goes into creating wild spaces for animals at the zoo.

Photos for Conservation – sold out

Ages 12-14, child only

Explore the conservation issues facing many of the world’s most endangered animals while experiencing the excitement of capturing a once-in-a-lifetime photograph. 

SPECIALITY CAMPS

zoo crew days -SOLD OUT

Ages 4-9, child only

Join the Zoo Crew!  Learn about the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and all the care that goes into keeping them happy and healthy.

BE A MARINE SCIENTIST – sold out

Ages 10-11, child only

Do you want to be a Marine Scientist when you grow up? Join us in learning about many different marine career paths through hands on activities and tours here at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium!

veterinary camp – sold out

Ages 12-14, child only

If you are interested in becoming a veterinarian, this camp is for you.  Learn from our veterinary staff who care for more than 9,000 resident animals.  Through tours, demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities you will discover what veterinary medicine is all about. 

ZOO CAMPERSHIP FUND

This year we’re launching the Campership program, making Zoo Camp more accessible to campers who otherwise could not afford to attend. This camp scholarship will cover the cost of camp registration, before and after camp care, a $50 transportation stipend for the camper’s legal guardian, and daily lunch for eligible campers. Join us in making camp accessible by donating to the Campership Fund today – every donation helps a camper experience the fun and magic of Zoo Camp.

DONATE TODAY

APPLY FOR A CAMPERSHIP

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