Camps
The Saint Louis Zoo takes great pride in its Camp tradition. Zoo Camp programs are designed using best practices in environmental education, to be developmentally appropriate and fun, and are led by trained educators. These camps are however, not a part of a school program and therefore not licensed by the state department of elementary and secondary education.
Children attend these programs without their parent or caregiver. Zoo Educators and volunteers facilitate these programs. To accommodate as many children as possible, you can only register for one session of each Camp topic. Please visit our website for information about our inclusion services.
Some camps may include dissection or other lab activities, which will require parental or guardian consent to our Science Safety Contract at the time of registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Camp Scholarship Program
Since the inaugural year of Camp KangaZoo in 1991, the Camp Scholarship Program has made full and partial scholarships available to children interested in learning about the animal world, but who could not otherwise attend due to financial limitations.
Thanks to generous gifts from Joyce and Michael Bytnar, the Walter and Nancy Galvin Education Scholarship Fund, the Kwame Family Foundation, Logan W. Finerty, Alan W. Akerson, Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, and other donors, the Saint Louis Zoo is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for our educational summer camp programs!Scholarship application MUST be complete at the time of application to be considered.
To apply for a Summer Camp Scholarship:
Complete the online (preferred): AND for each child:
| OR complete the pdf form:
AND for each child: Ask a community leader to complete a Recommendation Form |
Summer Camps
Please note some summer programs may have sold out since our last update.
Click here register and add yourself to the waitlist.
For children age 5 – entering 1st grade
It’s time to hop out of the pouch and into the exciting world of Zooper Heroes! Discover the amazing super powers of animals that live at the Saint Louis Zoo and beyond, as well as how you too can become a Zooper Hero, and help animals in your own backyard and around the world! Learn how their powers help them adapt to their environment, find food, defend themselves and more! Our days will be filled with hands-on science and art experiences, exclusive tours, active games, songs and more! We’ll also explore animal adaptations through fun STEM challenges and play-based experiences, while having Zoo fun and learning to appreciate the animal world together.
Camp Joey T-shirt, group photo and snack included. Extra Camp Joey T-shirts can be purchased for $15. For more information about Camp Joey, please check out the FAQ page on our website: stlzoo.org/camp. To accommodate as many children as possible, you can only register for one Camp Joey session per child. KangaCare, our extended care program, is not offered for Camp Joey.
You will:
· Create amazing art and a journal to take home
· Play active animal games
· Ride the Zooline Railroad
· Sing Zoo tunes
· Visit great Zoo habitats
· Do hands-on activities
· And more!
Instructors: Zoo Early Childhood Educators and Zoo ALIVE Volunteers
Full-Day Sessions (5 days)
Limited to 30 campers per session
Fee: Zoo Members $325
General Public $350
June 5-9 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| June 12-16 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| June 26-30 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 10-14 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 17-21 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 24-28 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 31-Aug 4 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| Aug 7-11 | M-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
Mini-Camp Weeks (4 Full Days)
Limited to 30 campers per session
Fee: Zoo Members $260
General Public $285
June 20-23 | T-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
July 3, 5-7 | M, W-F | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
For students entering 2nd - 6th grades
Explore the Zoo with caring counselors and new friends, meet the animals, and learn amazing things at Camp KangaZoo! This summer’s Camp theme is Extreme Animals. Campers will spend four amazing days and one awesome evening in small, age-specific groups for outdoor and indoor activities. Campers will explore the extreme features that help animals survive in the wild and will find out how Zoo professionals provide expert care to our “extreme”-ly diverse group of animal residents. The best part – it’s all hands-on, minds-on and all at the Zoo! Get ready for engaging, fun, hands-on activities and crafts, outdoor games, Zoo tours, lots of animal observation, and all of the things that make Zoo Camp great!
This year, Camp KangaZoo will feature a Thursday evening program. The evening program will feature all of the campers’ favorite activities, including a family sing-along with our Camp Musician, a pizza dinner, camper skits and a night hike around the Zoo.
Camp KangaZoo T-shirt, group photo, snacks and Thursday pizza dinner included. Extra Camp KangaZoo T-shirts can be purchased for $15. For more information about Camp KangaZoo, please check out the FAQ page on our website: stlzoo.org/camp. A detailed information packet will be sent in the spring. To accommodate as many children as possible, you can only register for one Camp KangaZoo session per child.
Instructors: Zoo Educators and Zoo ALIVE Volunteers
Fee: Zoo Members $270
General Public $295
June 12-15 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
June 15 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | - |
June 26-29 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
June 29 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | - |
July 10-13 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
July 13 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | - |
July 17-20 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
July 20 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | - |
July 24-27 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
July 27 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | - |
July 31-Aug. 3 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
Aug. 3 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | - |
Aug. 7-10 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
Aug. 10 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. | - |
Mini-Week (3 days)
No Camp on Monday June 19 in honor of Juneteenth.
Fee: Zoo Members $215
General Public $240
| June 20-22 | Tu-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| June 22 | Th | 6 - 10 p.m. |
For students entering 7th - 9th grades
Too old for Camp KangaZoo? Then you’re ready for Teen Camp, an awesome summer adventure for teens! Teen Camp combines all of the best aspects of camp – fun, friends, music, crafts, skits, live animal encounters and awesome counselors – with more in-depth information about Zoo animals and conservation. Teen Camp includes an overnight experience at the Zoo on Thursday night! Extra Teen Camp T-shirts can be purchased for $15. For more information about Teen Camp, please check out the FAQ page on our website: stlzoo.org/camp. A detailed information packet will be sent in the spring. To accommodate as many children as possible, you can only register for one Teen Camp session per child.
Limited to 18 campers per session.
Instructors: Zoo Educators and Zoo ALIVE Volunteers
Fee: Zoo Members $290
General Public $315
| June 26-29 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| June 29-30 | Th-F | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 10-13 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 13-14 | Th-F | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 17-20 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 20-21 | Th-F | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 24-27 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 27-28 | Th-F | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 31-Aug. 3 | M-Th | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| Aug. 3-4 | Th-F | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | SOLD OUT |
Summer Specialty Camps
Specialty Camps are a uniquely different experience from Camp KangaZoo, in that they take an in-depth look into a specific topic. Participants should bring a lunch and beverage each day and dress for the weather. NEW for 2023 – Specialty Campers will receive one camp T-shirt. Extra T-shirts can be purchased for $15. To accommodate as many children as possible, you can only register for one Specialy Camp session topic per child. KangaCare AM is not offered for Specialty Camps. KangaCare PM is available for an additional fee.
Please note some summer programs may have sold out since our last update.
Click to register or add yourself to the waitlist.
Four-day program for students entering 3rd - 5th grades
Journey through time with the Saint Louis Zoo as we put our paleontology skills to the test! How did dinosaurs evolve? What prehistoric creatures can we still see today? We'll investigate these questions and more! Get pumped for primal life, from Jurassic birds to giant insects! Join us as we explore the Dinoroarus exhibit and many amazing animals at the Zoo.
Limited to 12 students per session.
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $245
General Public $270
| June 20-23
KangaCare PM not available on Friday, June 23 | Tu-F | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 10-13 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
Four-day program for students entering 3rd - 5th grades
Join fellow mystery mavens in an adventure of tiger-sized proportions! We'll discover why carnivores are so unique, and we’ll talk about some of them, from those in the snowy mountains of Russia to right here in Missouri! Through problem solving, research and riddles, we'll identify a mystery carnivore that lives at the Saint Louis Zoo!
Limited to 12 students per session.
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $245
General Public $270
| July 26-29 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m | SOLD OUT |
| July 24-27 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m | SOLD OUT |
Four-day program for students entering 4th - 5th grades
Explore the world at the Saint Louis Zoo. In this four-day journey around the globe, you will learn about animals on each continent and what it takes to survive where they live. Each day will be a new adventure to a different part of the world. From the desert to the arctic, we will explore these areas and what animals live there. You won’t believe what you can learn from the Earth’s awesome animals!
Limited to 12 students per session.
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $245
General Public $270
| July 17-20 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m | SOLD OUT |
| July 24-27 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m | SOLD OUT |
Four-day program for students entering 6th - 7th grades
What does it take to be a marine biologist? Dive in to learn about the wonders of our oceans and their inhabitants. In this four-day program, students will explore our connection to the ocean through scientific tools, squid dissection, fish classification and conservation practices.
Limited to 12 students per session
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $245
General Public $270
| June 12-15 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 10-13 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 31-Aug.3 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
Four-day program for students entering 7th - 9th grade
In this four-day program, we will dive deeper into the world of marine biology through dissection, fieldwork and hands-on learning. Students will explore the importance of studying invasive species, climate change and how the Saint Louis Zoo takes care of marine mammals. (This program is recommended for participants who have already participated in Junior Marine Biologist.)
Limited to 12 students per session.
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $245
General Public $270
| June 20-23
KangaCare PM not available on Friday, June 23 | Tu-F | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| July 17-20 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| Aug. 7-10 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
Four-day program for students entering 9th -12th grades
In this four-day specialty camp, students will practice hands-on field techniques, work with Zoo professionals, and learn how to be involved and engage others in conservation action. We will speak with conservation professionals, learn about hands-on field biology techniques, and learn how to communicate conservation issues and solutions. We will also explore conservation efforts led by the Zoo, both here in Missouri and around the world.
Limited to 12 students.
Instructor: Zoo Educator
Fee: Zoo Members $245
General Public $270
| June 26-29 | M-Th | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | M-Th | SOLD OUT |
Camp Extended Care
KangaCare AM and PM
A before- and after-care program for Camp participants. KangaCare AM is not available for Camp Joey and Specialty Camps. KangaCare PM is not available for Camp Joey.
Please note some summer programs may have sold out since our last update.
Click to register or add yourself to the waitlist.
Campers may be dropped off between 7 - 8:15 a.m. They can enjoy a
continental breakfast (cereal, fruit, milk, juice) or can eat a breakfast that they bring.
Indoor activities will be offered until 8:15 a.m., when we will stroll across the Zoo to the
main Camp location for check-in.
KangaCare AM limited to 20 campers per session.
Fee: Zoo Members $25
General Public $30
| June 12-15 | M-Th | 7-8:30 a.m. |
| June 26-29 | M-Th | 7-8:30 a.m. |
| July 10-13 | M-Th | 7-8:30 a.m. |
| July 17-20 | M-Th | 7-8:30 a.m. |
| July 24-27 | M-Th | 7-8:30 a.m. |
| July 31-Aug. 3 | M-Th | 7-8:30 a.m. |
| Aug. 7-10 | M-Th | 7-8:30 a.m. |
During this after-care program, campers will enjoy activities building
on their Camp experience. Campers will visit an area of the Zoo each day and then
have indoor activities until pick-up. KangaCare PM is offered until 6 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
KangaCare PM limited to 24 campers per session.
Fee: Zoo Members $70
General Public $75
| June 12-15 | M-Th | 3-6 p.m. |
| June 26-29 | M-Th | 3-6 p.m. |
| July 10-13 | M-Th | 3-6 p.m. |
| July 17-20 | M-Th | 3-6 p.m. |
| July 24-27 | M-Th | 3-6 p.m. |
| July 31-Aug. 3 | M-Th | 3-6 p.m. |
| Aug. 7-10 | M-Th | 3-6 p.m. |
Career Programs
Youth attend these programs on their own or with an accompanied
registered parent or other adult. Each child and adult must pay the
registration fee. All participants must be registered.
For youth entering 2nd - 8th grades. A parent or adult can register to accompany the participant. Fees are per person.
Join the Saint Louis Zoo’s team of keepers by participating in A Day with the Rays! As an aquatics keeper for the day, you will jump right in to help prepare diets and maintain the habitat to keep it looking nice and the animals healthy. As the new expert, you will help guests learn about our exhibit, how to touch and feed the stingrays, and touch the sharks. Please wear a T-shirt, khaki or jean shorts, and old closed-toe shoes. Bring a bottle of water and a camera. A Saint Louis Zoo name tag, T-shirt and snack will be provided. Get wet, smell like fish and have a ton of fun with A Day with the Rays!
Note: We do not recommend this program for participants with shellfish allergies. Please mention any latex allergies at the time of registration.
Limited to four participants per session. Fees are per person.
Fee: Zoo Members $140
General Public $150
April 29 - May 14 | Sa-Su Only | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| May 27 - Aug. 19 | Sa, M, W Only | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 26 - Sept. 23 | Saturday Only | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
For youth entering 2nd - 8th grades who have attended A Day with the Rays. A parent or adult can register to accompany the participant. Fees are per person.
Dive deeper into the science and career of an aquatics keeper. In this second program, you will continue building your knowledge by participating with animal husbandry duties. Once the daily tasks are accomplished, you will explore fish and cephalopod biology, perform advanced marine water quality monitoring, and, of course, have some time for fun and games. It’s time to show off all that you learned from last time as well as pick up a few new tricks along the way. Please wear a T-shirt (your Day with the Rays shirt is a great choice), khaki or jean shorts, and old closed-toe shoes. Bring a bottle of water and a camera. A snack will be provided. Get wet, smell like fish and have even more fishy fun with Advanced Day with the Rays!
Participants must have attended A Day with the Rays.
Note: We do not recommend this program for participants with shellfish allergies. Please mention any latex allergies at the time of registration.
Limited to four participants per session. Fees are per person.
Fee: Zoo Members $140
General Public $150
| May 28 - Aug. 20 | Su, Tu, Th Only | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (except June 15, July 4) |
| Aug. 27 - Sept. 24 | Sunday Only | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
For participants ages 8 to adult
Come aboard and learn to be a Zooline Railroad engineer! Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a part of one of the top attractions at the Saint Louis Zoo.
You will:
•Tour the Zooline Railroad maintenance shed
•Help an engineer with daily morning activities
•Ride with an engineer on the locomotive, blowing the whistle and ringing the bell
•Help passengers board the train
•Help announce a narrated tour on the train (optional)
Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. To look the part, you will receive a name tag, Zoo bandana and engineer cap. You will also enjoy a complimentary lunch with a Zooline Railroad engineer. Four complimentary train tickets will be issued so your accompanying family members can join in on the fun. You will also take home a special certificate, suitable for framing, as a reminder of your day on the Saint Louis Zoo’s railroad!
Limited to one participant per day
Fee: Zoo Members $125/General Public $135
| April 1 - Sept 30 | Daily | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(except May 14, May 27-29, June 18-19, July 1-4, Sept. 2-4) |
Please Note: If you are a past
participant and would like to use your coupon certificate, you must
contact the Education Department for special registration instructions.
Coupons cannot be redeemed through online registration.
Family and Group Programs
Up to 10 participants, ages 8 and up. A minimum of one adult must accompany the group. Fee per family group: $80
Make your Zoo visit even more memorable with a Safari Walking Tour! Tag along with our professional interpretive guides as they offer insight to the animal world with engaging stories, interesting facts and animal observations. This tour does not include touching live animals or access to non-public areas.
Choose one of the following topics:
Back from the Brink Walking Safari
Meet us for a walking safari tour through River’s Edge as we focus on the challenges and successes of breeding endangered species.
Here, There, and Everywhere: WildCare Walking Safari
Join us as we explore why and how the Zoo is a world leader in saving endangered species through the work of our WildCare Institute.
Walk on the Wild Side Safari
Join our guide as you trek through the wilderness, passing through Centene Grizzly Ridge, McDonnell Polar Bear Point and Donn & Marilyn Lipton Fragile Forest. Discover the simple things you can do to help save animals!
Tour Length: 60 minutes
Limited to 8 participants in the same family group, ages 8 and up. A minimum of one adult must accompany the group.
Fee per family group: Zoo Members $60/General Public $65
Please complete the inquiry form for program booking. Booking times available on select days, between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For families and organized groups with participants ages 5 and up. Fees listed are per group with an additional cost for extra participants.
Ever wonder what the Zoo is like after dark? Gather some family and friends and join us for this amazing opportunity to explore the Zoo at night! A Zoo educator will be the guide for your family to learn more about the animals. Groups of over 12 participants are encouraged to split into two groups for a more personalized experience.
Fee: $300 for your group of up to 9 family members or friends, a registered adult must accompany the group. $30 per each additional participant up to a maximum of 20 family members or friends.
Tour Length: 90 minutes.
For family groups with children ages 5 and up. A minimum of one adult must
accompany the group.
Travel through prehistoric time to escape the dinos! Uncover clues and solve puzzles to find your way out of Dinoroarus! Discover what happened to the dinosaurs and what great things they’ve left behind for us. Limited to eight people per family group.
Limited to 8 participants per group.
Fees are PER GROUP. Maximum of two groups per session.
Fee: Zoo Members $120/General Public $130
| Code | Day and Date | Time | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
I0414ED | Friday, April 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| I0513ED | Saturday, May 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| I0606ED | Tuesday, June 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
| I0724ED | Monday, July 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
| I0808ED | Tuesday, August 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
| I0912ED | Tuesday, September 12 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Open |
For families with children ages 5 and up; one adult and one child minimum.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a zookeeper? Join us on an adventure to see what it takes to care for animals big and small! During this fun-filled night, you will put your skills to the test by playing some zookeeper challenge games, and you will discover some unique animal stories.
Limited to 40 participants per session.
Instructors: Zoo Educators
Fee: Zoo Members $50
General Public $55
| Code | Date | Time | Availability |
| N0617ZC | June 17 Saturday into Sunday | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | SOLD OUT |
| N0728ZC | July 28 Friday into Saturday | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Open |
Adult Programs
For adult groups with participants ages 18 and up. Fees listed are per group with an additional cost for extra participants.
Ever wonder what the Zoo is like after it closes? Gather some friends and join us for this amazing opportunity to explore the Zoo at night! A Zoo educator will be the guide for your group to learn more about the animals. Groups of over 12 participants are encouraged to split into two groups for a more personalized experience.
Fee: $300 for your group of up to 9 friends. $30 per each additional participant up to a maximum of 20 family members or friends.
Tour Length: 90 minutes.
For participants ages 18 and up
To help the Zoo save animals from extinction, you must unlock the secrets of the Zoo through a team-building adventure! Race against time to complete your mission by solving a series of puzzles and finding clues hidden along the pathways. Use these clues to discover what the Zoo is all about! We have a new challenge this year and welcome any past participants. Build your team of up to 10 individuals ages 18 and up.
Limited to 10 participants per TEAM
Fees are PER TEAM. Maximum of two teams per session.
Fee: Zoo Members $180/General Public $190
| Code | Date | Time | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0425EZ | Tuesday, April 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
| I0516EZ | Tuesday, May 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT |
| I0620EZ | Tuesday, June 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
| I0711EZ | Tuesday, July 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
| I0821EZ | Monday, August 21 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
| I0905EZ | Tuesday, September 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Open |
Private Overnight Programs
The Saint Louis Zoo is home to some incredible endotherms (or “warm-blooded” animals)! Some endotherms have feathers, while others have fur, but all of them are able to control their own body temperatures. This means that they can survive in some pretty extreme habitats. Come discover the birds and mammals that live at the Zoo, and how being warm and fuzzy helps them to survive!
Overnight evening activities will include rotations through exciting activities, an evening snack and a night hike around Zoo grounds. The morning portion of the overnight adventure includes a continental breakfast, a morning stroll around Zoo grounds to see the animals wake up, a souvenir Zoo patch and glow-in-the-dark overnight cup!
For organized groups with participants ages 5 and up. You can schedule your own private group overnight on select evenings. When you schedule your own overnight, we use the theme that we are currently offering, but we tailor them to meet your needs. Whether it’s for a mixed-scout group, a family group or a camp, we have an overnight for you.
Limited to 40 participants, 16 participants minimum.
Fee: $50 per participant
For organized groups with participants ages 5 and up. Whether it’s for a mixed-scout group, a family group or a camp, this overnight will work for you!
Join us for this amazing opportunity to sleep inside the Sea Lion Sound tunnel! We will explore some of our aquatic life at the Zoo by visiting Stingrays at Caribbean Cove. We will end the night by laying out sleeping bags inside the tunnel. You will awake under the sea and, hopefully, under a sea lion! The overnight includes a flashlight tour of Zoo grounds, an evening snack, a reusable cup and a continental breakfast in the morning.
Program Offered: May through September on select weekend nights
Limited to 10 participants per session
Fee: $1000 for up to 10 participants
For adults ages 18 and up
Join us for this amazing opportunity to sleep inside the Sea Lion Sound tunnel! You will talk with Zoo staff about how we take care of our animal collection and then team up to solve a scavenger hunt. After a night hike, we will end the night by laying out sleeping bags inside the tunnel. You will awake under the sea and, hopefully, under a sea lion! The overnight includes a flashlight tour of Zoo grounds, an evening snack, a reusable cup and a continental breakfast in the morning.
Program Offered: May through September on select weekend nights
Limited to 10 participants per session
Fee: $1000 for up to 10 participants
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a zookeeper? Join us on an adventure to see what it takes to care for animals big and small! During this fun-filled night, you will put your skills to the test by playing some zookeeper challenge games, and you will discover some unique animal stories.
Overnight evening activities will include rotations through exciting activities, an evening snack and a night hike around Zoo grounds. The morning portion of the overnight adventure includes a continental breakfast, a morning stroll around Zoo grounds to see the animals wake up, a souvenir Zoo patch and glow-in-the-dark overnight cup!
For organized groups with participants ages 5 and up. You can schedule your own private group overnight on select evenings. When you schedule your own overnight, we use the theme that we are currently offering, but we tailor them to meet your needs. Whether it’s for a mixed-scout group, a family group or a camp, we have an overnight for you.
Limited to 40 participants, 16 participants minimum.
Fee: $50 per participant
Private Programs
For participants entering 9th grade and up, and adults
Join us for an amazing experience at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove! Meet the rays and learn how to touch and feed them. We’ll make enrichment for our rays and find out how we can help animals in the wild. After learning about what it takes to care for these special animals, you’ll have the opportunity to be in the pool for an up-close ray interaction (at the keeper’s discretion)! Water shoes will be provided. Please wear a T-shirt, khaki or jean shorts, and closed-toe shoes. Bring a bottle of water and a camera. Get ready to wade with our rays!
Note: We do not recommend this program for participants with shellfish allergies. Please mention any latex allergies at the time of booking. Entry into the stingray pool is not guaranteed. Pool entry will be determined by the discretion of the stingray keeper.
Limited to two participants per session. Fees are listed per person.
Program Length: 2.5 hours
Program Time: 2-4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Zoo Interpreters
Fee: Zoo Members $200
General Public $225
For adult groups with participants ages 18 and up. Fees listed are per group with an additional cost for extra participants.
Ever wonder what the Zoo is like after it closes? Gather some friends and join us for this amazing opportunity to explore the Zoo at night! A Zoo educator will be the guide for your group to learn more about the animals. Groups of over 12 participants are encouraged to split into two groups for a more personalized experience.
Fee: $300 for your group of up to 9 friends. $30 per each additional participant up to a maximum of 20 family members or friends.
Tour Length: 90 minutes.
For families and organized groups with participants ages 5 and up. Fees listed are per group with an additional cost for extra participants.
Ever wonder what the Zoo is like after dark? Gather some family and friends and join us for this amazing opportunity to explore the Zoo at night! A Zoo educator will be the guide for your family to learn more about the animals. Groups of over 12 participants are encouraged to split into two groups for a more personalized experience.
Fee: $300 for your group of up to 9 family members or friends, a registered adult must accompany the group. $30 per each additional participant up to a maximum of 20 family members or friends.
Tour Length: 90 minutes.
For organized groups with participants ages 5 and up. Whether it’s for a mixed-scout group, a family group or a camp, this overnight will work for you!
Join us for this amazing opportunity to sleep inside the Sea Lion Sound tunnel! We will explore some of our aquatic life at the Zoo by visiting Stingrays at Caribbean Cove. We will end the night by laying out sleeping bags inside the tunnel. You will awake under the sea and, hopefully, under a sea lion! The overnight includes a flashlight tour of Zoo grounds, an evening snack, a reusable cup and a continental breakfast in the morning.
Program Offered: May through September on select weekend nights
Limited to 10 participants per session
Fee: $1000 for up to 10 participants
For adults ages 18 and up
Join us for this amazing opportunity to sleep inside the Sea Lion Sound tunnel! You will talk with Zoo staff about how we take care of our animal collection and then team up to solve a scavenger hunt. After a night hike, we will end the night by laying out sleeping bags inside the tunnel. You will awake under the sea and, hopefully, under a sea lion! The overnight includes a flashlight tour of Zoo grounds, an evening snack, a reusable cup and a continental breakfast in the morning.
Program Offered: May through September on select weekend nights
Limited to 10 participants per session
Fee: $1000 for up to 10 participants