Camp Programs
Youth attend these programs on their own, unaccompanied by a parent or other adult.
School Break Camps
FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5
When school is on break, you can spend the day at the Saint Louis Zoo! Join our educators to learn about animals and conservation.
Each day of camp will have crafts, games, Zoo tours, and a whole lot of FUN!
If your child needs to take medication during this program (including insulin or an insulin pump), you must read the Zoo’s Medication Administration Policy and update your child’s medications in the CampDoc portal. Emergency rescue medicine including an Epi-Pen or other epinephrine auto-injector require completing the FARE - Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan, which can be uploaded in your CampDoc portal. Complete medication information is required before your child attends their Zoo program.
Read our Medication Administration Policy Here
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Scout and Youth Group Programs
The Education Department offers many opportunities for scouts and other organized youth groups to enjoy the Zoo and learn about the animal world. Programs may include biofacts, activities, games, tours, or crafts. We offer a variety of programs that help scouts work towards their badge requirements! Your group will have fun together while learning about animals, their habitats and conserving natural resources. Please check back for the registration packet. For more information, contact the Overnight Staff at overnights@stlzoo.org.
For scouts and organized groups with participants ages 5 and up.
Ever wonder what the Zoo is like after dark? Gather your troop or pack, 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. Fees listed are per group with an additional cost for extra participants. An adult must accompany the group.
Fee: $350 (minimum) for your group of up to 9 participants. $35 per each additional participant up to a maximum of 20 participants. An adult must accompany the group.
Tour Length: 90 minutes.
Girl Scout Badge Nights at the Zoo
Come to the Zoo to see some animals and complete a badge. These programs will complete the entire badge and will also get you a personal experience as your own educator leads you through all your badge requirements.
Badges Offered:
- Brownies: Bugs (only available during normal Zoo hours) and Household Elf
- Juniors: Animal Habitats
- Cadette: Night Owl
Who registers: Girl Scout troops and adult chaperones. Maximum 20 individuals.
Dates/Times: These two-hour programs are offered from September to May; Sunday- Thursday between 5 and 9 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: Minimum $350 covers nine scouts; $35 for each additional scout; adults free (minimum two adults).
Overnight Add-on: You can add on an overnight section to your badge program. You will get an evening snack, night hike, breakfast, and a morning hike in addition to your activities to earn your badge. This option will cost $55 per person, including adults. Private overnights have a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60 participants (scouts and adults).
Private Group Overnight Programs
For organized scout, youth and school groups with participants ages 5 and up, you can schedule your own private group overnight on select evenings. Using the themes we are currently offering, we will tailor the program to meet your needs. Fees listed are per person. Complete the booking request form. For more information, contact the Overnight Staff at overnights@stlzoo.org.
Limited to 20 participants, 12 participant minimum
Fee: $80 per participant
Limited to 60 participants, 30 participant minimum
Fee: $55 per participant
Limited to 18 participants, 12 participant minimum
Fee: $80 per participant
Limited to 60 participants, 30 participant minimum
Fee: $55 per participant
Adults age 18 and up can schedule their own private group overnight on select evenings. Using the current themes, we will tailor the program to meet your needs.
For more information and pricing, please contact the Overnight Staff at overnights@stlzoo.org.
Request Form
Learn more and fill out Request form hereEarly Childhood Programs
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fees are listed PER CHILD.
All Early Childhood programs are designed for you and your child to learn about animals and explore the natural world together. We encourage you to interact with, and help facilitate the learning of the registered program participant. Programs are interactive and may include songs and stories, art opportunities, role-playing games, hands-on investigations and more. In order to best serve all of our Early Childhood participants, unregistered children may not participate in the programs.
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Adult Programs
For ages 18 and up
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Family Programs
Parents and children attend these programs together.
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Career Programs
Youth attend these programs on their own or with an accompanied registered parent or other adult. All participants must be registered. Registration open now at stlzoo.org/tours.
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 abottle 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 4 participants per session.
Fee: $140 per person
Select dates April - September
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Visit the Tours Department website page for available dates and registration information: stlzoo.org/tours.
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: $140 per person
Select dates April - September
9:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Visit the Tours Department website page for available dates and registration information: stlzoo.org/tours.