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ZOO CAMPS

Are you looking for adventure, fun and excitement this summer? Look no further than Binder Park Zoo! We have summer camp programs for children ages 18 months to 17 years. Binder Park Zoo is a unique and lively backdrop for kids of all ages to get out and explore their surroundings and the natural world. Zoo camp participants will enjoy guided walks, crafts, games and activities, live animal presentations, scavenger hunts and so much more! Children who attend camp at Binder Park Zoo will shape and expand their knowledge of animals and conservation and have a summer they won’t soon forget. To register or for more information, please follow the links below or email abailiff@binderparkzoo.org.

F.A.W.N. - First Adventures With Nature
Ages: 18 months - 2 years
This one hour camp allows parents and children to experience the wonders of nature first-hand through animal presentations, art, music and stories, guided walks and much more. F.A.W.N. is an excellent way to introduce nature to your young child! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discovery Camp
Ages: 3 - 4 years
Discovery Camp furthers your young child’s awareness of the natural world and all the wonders in it.  Children ages 3-5 years will experience nature and wildlife hands-on through animal presentations, discovery tours, songs and stories, and many other activities. One adult must attend with each registered child.

Safari Camps

Half Day Safari Camps
Ages: 5-10

Full Day Safari Camps
Ages: 5-12

Children ages 5-12 will have a blast playing games, participating in group activities, crafts and seeing live animal presentations. They will explore their surroundings while taking adventurous hikes, completing unique scavenger hunts and so much more! Children can attend one week or all summer long. Snacks will be provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day for whole day camps only.

Jr. Zookeeper Camp
Ages: 13-17
Do you love animals? Do you want to work in a zoo? Here’s your chance to uncover what it takes to be successful in one of the wildest and most rewarding careers out there. You will learn first hand why teamwork, observation, communication and problem solving skills are required for the zoo environment. Discover what system is used to train and enrich our animal’s lives. You may even have the opportunity to put your animal training skills to the test. Join us at Binder Park Zoo and determine if you have what it takes to work in a zoo!

Camp Enrollment Policy:

  • Registrations will be accepted by mail, fax or online. No phone registrations accepted.
  • Registrations must be received no later than the Thursday before the 1st day of camp.
  • No “day before” registrations accepted; "day of" registrations available by chance.
  • Programs run rain or shine.
  • We reserve the right to refuse enrollment to anyone or dismiss without refund any student for behavioral issues.

Camp Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received by mail, fax or email only; voicemail will not be accepted.

  • Up to 5 Business Days Prior: 50% will be refunded or you may move to another camp and pay a $10 transfer fee.
  • 0-4 Days Prior: No refund; must re-register for another camp and pay full amount
  • Full refunds are only issued when BPZ cancels a camp due to low enrollment or extenuating circumstances
  • There is a $10 processing fee to transfer participants from one camp to another
 
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