Summer Zoo Camps - Ft Worth

Summer Zoo Camp offers unique activities for children ages 3 to sixth grade to explore wildlife inside the Zoo and in the classroom. Summer Zoo Camp sessions are offered all summer from June 13 to August 19 (excluding the week of July 4). Camps run Monday through Friday and include a Summer Zoo Camp T-shirt, guided Zoo tours, Wild Wonders animal presentations, keeper chats, snacks, craft activities and more. Summer Zoo Camp is offered in morning and afternoon sessions for children ages 3 to second grade and all-day sessions for third through sixth graders.

Prices listed are for Zoo members/non-Zoo members.

Students will spend a considerable time outside; make sure your child has walking shoes and is dressed every day for the elements.

Refunds will be issued if requested 14 days prior to start of camp; within 14 days, students can be transferred to an available class.

3 & 4 year olds must be toilet trained Monday-Friday Mornings: 9 a.m. to noon; $165/$175 Monday-Friday Afternoons: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; $145/$155 Dates & Topics:
July 11-15 August 8-12 August 15-19	Parents & Pups	Parents are important at home and in the animal kingdom. Learn how some of the wildest creatures keep their little ones safe.
June 13-17 July 18-22	Up High, Down Low	From the tops of trees to underground, from the skies above to the seas below, learn about the animals that don't see us eye to eye.
June 20-24 July 25-29	Forest Friends	From the Amazon to Texas' wild outdoors, animals of all shapes and sizes are friends of the forest.
June 27-July 1 August 1-5	Runners, Jumpers, & Climbers	Can you run as fast as a lion, jump as far as a kangaroo or climb as high as a monkey? You'll be impressed by the moves of our world-class animal athletes.
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Entering Kindergarten Monday-Friday Mornings: 9 a.m. to noon; $165/$175 Monday-Friday Afternoons: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; $145/$155 Dates & Topics:
July 18-22 August 15-19	Junior Zookeeper	Is your little one wild enough to learn the life of a zookeeper? Find out some of the tricks of our trade.
June 13-17 August 1-5	Extreme Environments	From the polar caps to the barren deserts, creatures that live in crazy climates have fantastic features.
June 20-24 August 8-12	Animal Abodes	Humans aren't the only ones that have houses. Learn how different critters make their house a home.
July 11-15	Outdoor Explorer	If your little one is wild about the wilderness, they'll love being out and about, exploring the wild in the Zoo and the world around them.
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Entering 1st & 2nd Grade Monday-Friday Mornings: 9 a.m. to noon; $165/$175 Monday-Friday Afternoons: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; $145/$155 1st & 2nd graders can sign up for both an morning & afternoon class and attend all day. These students will need to bring their own lunch daily Dates & Topics:
June 13-17 (PM) July 11-15 (AM) July 25-29 (PM) August 1-5 (AM) August 15-19 (PM)	Social Networking	Birds have been tweeting and gorillas have been friending long before computers came along. Learn how animals keep their social networks intact.
June 13-17 (AM) July 11-15 (PM) July 25-29 (AM) August 1-5 (PM) August 15-19 (AM)	Aquatic Adventures	From the shore to the bottom of the ocean, animals have a variety of ways of living in their watery residences.
June 20-24 (AM) June 27-July 1 (PM) July 18-22 (AM) July 25-29 (PM) August 8-12 (AM)	Foraging for Food	Whether an animal eats plants, meat or both, finding food is an important part of every animal's day. Learn which animal has the wildest lunch around.
June 20-24 (PM) June 27-July 1 (AM) July 18-22 (PM) July 25-29 (AM) August 8-12 (PM)	Hide & Sneak	You may be good at hiding when it comes to bath time, but our animals are good at hiding all year long. Learn how camouflage comes in all shapes and colors.
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Entering 3rd & 4th Grade Monday-Friday All Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $195/$205 Includes Thursday Adventure Night with pizza dinner and evening Zoo activities. Students bring their own lunch daily Dates & Topics:
June 27-July 1 August 1-5 August 15-19	Protect & Preserve	Defense may win championships, but animal defenses are invaluable for survival. Find out how animals stay protected worldwide.
June 13-17 July 11-15 August 8-12	Sense-ational Critters	See how your five senses stack up to eyes, ears and noses of animals all around the world.
June 20-24 July 18-22	World's Most Dangerous Animals	From sharks to rhinos, danger can lurk around every corner of the earth. Discover what makes these animals so powerful.
June 27-July 1 July 25-29	Summer in the Savannah	Get ready for big adventures when you see some of the world's biggest creatures on their home turf.
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Entering 5th & 6th Grade Monday-Friday All Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $205/$215 Includes Thursday overnight. Students bring their own lunch daily Dates & Topics:
July 11-15 August 8-12 August 15-19	Animal Myth Busters	If you've seen elephants fly or turtles that know martial arts, you might benefit from a lesson in animal myths.
June 13-17 July 18-22	Predator-Prey Pressures	Animals around the world are constantly playing a high-stakes game of tag. Learn how each side copes with the other's tricks.
June 20-24 July 25-29	Citizen Scientist	Learn about conservation efforts taking place at the Fort Worth Zoo and around the world, and ways you can participate!
June 27-July 1 August 1-5	Tremendous Trainers	You may be able to teach your dog a trick or two, but how do you train an elephant? Learn how the Zoo trains animals big and small.
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