2026 Zoo Camp

A Summer of Learning!

Member registration opens February 17, 2026
General registration opens February 23, 2026

Please note that camp registration will use a waiting room system.

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. Classes are conducted by experienced teachers and college students, each of whom are current with the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History (Childline) and FBI Criminal Background Check.

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 in the appropriate age groups may attend Marine Biology, or Vet Camp in addition to one full week of Zoo Camp.

For your convenience, we offer an extended care program available before and after Zoo Camp on select weeks: June 15-19, July 6-10, and August 3-7. Morning Extended Care is available only for both half and full day camps from 7:45-9am. Afternoon Extended care is available only for full day camps from 4-5:15pm. There is a $50 fee for each Monday-Friday AM or PM session. When registering online you may sign up and pay for your extended care session(s). Space is limited!

Member Registration Begins February 17, 2026

Half-Day Sessions:

Drop off: 9-9:15 a.m.

Pick up: Noon

Fee: Members $215, Non-members $245

Full-Day Sessions:

Drop off: 9-9:15 a.m.

Pick up: 4 p.m.

Fee: Members $349, Non-members $390

Zoo Camp Policies

This year we’re offering the Campership program once again, 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. Applications are accepted from December 15, 2025, through February 1, 2026.